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“It's really important when we are doing storytelling that we invite people to understand what storytelling is, that we invite people to find their own narrative and we give them tools to find their own narrative.” — Omisade Burney-Scott

In Surviving and Thriving Through Menopause (Part 2), we’ve got Omisade Burney-Scott (she/her), the creator and curator of the Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause, back in the hot seat. In this episode, Omisade talks about the value of community and the power of storytelling on the journey through menopause, and why you are never too old to prioritize your sexual health.

Join us for a candid conversation that shines a light on the taboo topics of aging and sex!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Invaluable resources to help you deal with menopause.

• The intention behind the creation of the Say More deck of conversation cards.

• What story circles are and the integral role they play in the Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause.

• The challenge that aging presents to women in the workplace.

• How employers can improve their employees' experience of menopause.

• The importance of having legislation that protects people going through menopause.

• Debunking myths around sex as a menopausal person.

• Results from a sex study conducted by the University of Kentucky.

• Omisade’s recommended resources for everything relating to sex and aging.

• The impact Omisade wants to leave on the world.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause

Follow Omisade Burney-Scott on Instagram: @blackgirlsguidetomenopause

Follow Omisade Burney-Scott on LinkedIn: @omisadeburney

Follow Omisade Burney-Scott on Twitter: @Osunsweetnsour

North American Menopause Society

Menopause Whilst Black

Queer Menopause

Fly, Hip & Ageless

Women’s Body Wisdom (Gabriella Espinosa)

The State of Menopause

The Honey Pot

Black Women’s Health Imperative

Pleasure Activism

Goody Howard

Sex Down South

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