Gennev: Let's talk about menopause

"Hit Play Not Pause," is the name of Selene Yeagar's podcast, and we think it's perfect. While middle age and menopause mean changes in our bodies, aging doesn't mean physical activity — even at a competitive level — is behind us. In this episode, Gennev CEO Jill Angelo talks with Selene about how post-menopausal women can continue to perform at a high level — or just be fit

Remember getting out of bed when you were 30? Nothing hurt, everything moved in the right direction, nothing was stuck or rusty or sore. You can be that way again, says Dr. Vonda Wright, double-boarded orthopedic sports surgeon, internationally recognized authority on active aging and mobility, and an innovator focused on optimizing personal and professional performance at every ag

Gennev's #IAmThe Change campaign is a call to arms for women to speak up about how they’re transforming during their time of menopause. No more shushing women into isolation, I am the Change is meant to help us all feel a little more normal, a little more in control of this miraculous and sometimes challenging transition we’re in, and a little less lonely when the stress, sleep

2020 was a tough year for women and wellness. In fact, 70% of us put our health “on hold,” pushing off preventative appointments and screenings. How is that impacting our health? In this podcast, Gennev CEO Jill Angelo, CMO Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su, and Director of Coaching Stasi Kasianchuk discuss telehealth, menopause, and the incredible resilience of women.

Historically (and, let's face it, currently) society hasn't done a great job of valuing and centering women and women's issues. This lack of care and attention is compounded when the woman in question is older, Black or of color, LGBTQ+, disabled, trans, or at the intersection of two or more of these identities. Omisade Burney-Scott is changing that. Her website, Black Girl's Gui

February is Heart Health month, and here are a few things you need to know but might not: Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the United States, far outpacing breast cancer. Estrogen is protective of the heart - it relaxes arteries and promotes the "good" kind of cholesterol. Ten years post-menopause, a woman's risk of heart disease is equal to a man's. Women are more likel

I don't want to get too big. I can't lift. I'm too tired by the end of the day. I did it once but didn't see results, so I quit. Resistance training may not be your thing, but if you're a woman over 40, you might take another look at it. It's great for so many things: building and maintaining muscle mass. Helping you sleep better at night. Helping you manage midlife and menopause

You've been having hot flashes for a while. You still have periods, but sometimes you might go a month or two with nothing. You haven't felt much joy lately, sleep doesn't come as easily as it used to, and you're tired all the way to your bones. How long is all of this going to last? There's no hormone test that will tell you where you are in your menopause transition. Unfortunatel

Sugar is bad for my health, therefore I can't have any and am a weak person if I eat a donut. Well, no. Human beings are really good at holding seemingly mutually exclusive positions (sugar is bad/I love sugar) at the same time. We're also really good at then feeling guilty and flawed for holding both ideas simultaneously. Women are often caught in this bind in midlife: our culture

Talk to Meg Mathews for 30 seconds, and you'll know you're in the presence of a force. Known for her work in marketing, music, fashion, and design, she is a highly accomplished woman with a big life and a big energy to sustain it. Now she's putting that drive and savvy behind educating the world about menopause. Her new book The New Hot is a must-read for anyone dealing with menopa