The Menopause Senate Inquiry with Sonya Lovell
Were you aware of Australia's Senate inquiry into Menopause over the past few months?
If not, you're not alone.
In today’s episode of Menopause Conversations, I’m joined by Sonya Lovell, an advocate for challenging societal stigmas and taboos, and for promoting better education and resources for all people as they transition through menopause.
Sonya’s journey began at 47 when she experienced induced menopause due to breast cancer treatment. Feeling overwhelmed, unsupported, and under-educated about menopause, Sonya struggled to understand what was happening to her rapidly changing health.
Experiencing anxiety, mild depression, and a host of other physical symptoms, Sonya set off on a mission to understand everything she could about peri-menopause and menopause.
This has led her to recently presenting at the Senate inquiry into Peri-Menopause and Menopause, and she’s here to discuss:
- What a Senate inquiry is and why it was necessary
- What unfolded during the inquiry
- Who participated, including people with lived experiences, health professionals, government bodies, University Representatives
- The key recommendations and next steps
We also explore how every one of us can contribute to ensuring these recommendations are implemented—whether by writing to local and federal representatives or initiating conversations at schools, workplaces, and in our personal lives.
Menopause impacts everyone: over 50% of the population will directly experience the transition, and 100% will feel its ripple effects. By starting conversations and advocating for change, we can make a significant difference for the generations to come.
This inspiring & encouraging episode highlights the power of advocacy, education, and conversation in creating real change.
I encourage you to learn more about Sonya Lovell and what you can do to advocate for change by taking a look at these resources:
Want to take action? Download a template to write to your local member and join the movement for better peri-menopause and menopause support: Demand Action on Peri & Menopause! - WellFemme
Be a part of the change you want to see!
