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Uncorking a Story

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Stories influence, teach and inspire us, but what about the storytellers who create them? Uncorking a Story profiles storytellers to uncover how their background and life experiences influence the stories they create. We learn what motivates them, their path to success, and what fuels them to keep creating. It all starts by asking one simple question, where does your story begin? Welcome to uncorking a story. All of the books promoted on Uncorking a Story can be viewed and purchased here: https://bookshop.org/shop/UncorkingaStory

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Navigating Life’s Next Period, with Lauren Tetenbaum

June 26, 2025 MPN Uncorking a Story 0 Comments
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“I want women to feel seen, supported, and connected—this chapter of life isn’t the end, it’s the beginning of something new.” — Lauren Tetenbaum

Lauren Tetenbaum is an author, therapist, and advocate who helps millennial and younger women navigate the big transitions of life—from perinatal shifts to perimenopause and beyond. In this warm and insightful conversation, Lauren joins Uncorking a Story to talk about her new book, Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life’s Next Period. We explore why menopause is misunderstood, how storytelling and community can be powerful tools for healing, and why empathy should guide not just writing, but life. Whether you’re approaching midlife yourself or supporting someone who is, this is a must-listen.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Menopause Misconceptions: Most people think of menopause as “the end,” when in reality it’s a transition and an opportunity for growth and empowerment.
  2. Perimenopause Education Gap: Many women (and providers) lack awareness of perimenopause symptoms and the mental health impacts that come with hormonal changes.
  3. Empathy in Writing & Therapy: Empathy is key to telling stories that resonate and supporting clients through life’s emotional roller coasters.
  4. Community Matters: Sharing experiences—whether through group chats, friend circles, or therapy—creates connection and reduces loneliness during transitional periods.
  5. COVID Reflections: The pandemic catalyzed career pivots, deepened community bonds, and gave Lauren space to pursue writing her first book.
  6. Reframing the Narrative: Rather than resisting or fearing menopause, women can embrace it as a new chapter filled with empowerment and self-discovery.
  7. Storytelling as Healing: Whether through journaling or creative writing, storytelling can be a powerful way to process grief, anxiety, and life transitions.

Buy Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life’s Next Period 

Amazon: https://amzn.to/45x0m9C

Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9781646048106

Connect with Lauren

Website: https://thecounselaur.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecounselaur/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenatetenbaum/

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