In this unapologetic episode, Dr. Ariella Heffernan-Marks sits down with Grace Lam — celebrated fashion director and fierce menopause advocate — to talk about the reality of perimenopause and why silence is never the answer.

Grace shares how her symptoms hit “like a rock,” from insomnia and mood swings to brain fog, only to be dismissed by doctors who handed her sleeping pills instead of answers. Frustrated, she turned her experience into activism, launching MeNotPause, a series that brings menopause out of the shadows and into the spotlight.

Together, Ariella and Grace unpack:
✨ Why silence around menopause leaves women vulnerable — and how to break it
✨ What it’s like to be dismissed by doctors and forced to self-advocate
✨ The hidden costs of navigating perimenopause and why access matters
✨ Why educating men and the next generation is just as important as supporting women
✨ How style, strength, and honesty can redefine what it means to age

Grace’s voice is bold, rebellious, and deeply human. This is more than her personal story — it’s a call to action for all of us. Because menopause isn’t just a “women’s issue.” It touches families, workplaces, communities, and governments.

If you’ve ever felt sidelined, silenced, or alone in your health journey, this episode is for you.