In Episode 3 of #TheHersDay Thursday Podcast, we delve into a topic that affects countless women worldwide: menopause. Hosted by The 2Harks, this episode features an insightful conversation with Dr. Donna G. Ivery, a renowned expert in women's health. Menopause, often dubbed as the "silent transition," can bring about a myriad of physical, emotional, and psychological changes. Dr. Ivery sheds light on this natural phase of life, discussing common symptoms, misconceptions, and effective strategies for navigating through it. From hot flashes to mood swings, listeners gain valuable insights into understanding and managing menopause gracefully. Tune in as we embark on this enlightening journey through menopause, empowering women to embrace this significant life transition with confidence and resilience. Stay tuned for Part II, where we'll delve even deeper into this crucial topic. Dr. Donna G Ivery, MD has done all things women's health, delivering babies, rocking surgeries, and championing the cause for almost 30 years. Beginning with training in Atlanta, to the tropical islands of Maui, Hawaii, and St. Croix, to the lively streets of Portland, small towns in Georgia, and her homebase of Titusville, Florida, Dr Donna G MD has been a guiding light for over 50,000 women throughout her illustrious career. Dr Donna G MD started professional life as a biomedical engineering graduate of Johns Hopkins University and an employee of AT&T Bell Labs. She pivoted to medicine with medical school and residency training in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Emory in Atlanta, GA, marking the beginning of a remarkable career. Board-certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology since 1998 and certified in Integrative Holistic Medicine since 2014, she has seamlessly blended conventional and holistic approaches to provide comprehensive care to her patients. Beyond the accolades of a thriving clinical practice, Dr. Donna G MD shares a deeply personal narrative. She has been through the wringer at times in her life, too – exhausted, sick, overweight and feeling completely overwhelmed. Sound familiar? Yeah, Dr Donna G MD knows what it's like to hit the wall, be forced to change course, and figure out how to move forward. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis over 25 years ago and it reared its ugly head in 2019!! While struggling to recover, the COVID pandemic hit and life became a blur and a blessing. You see, Dr Donna G MD knows life without maternity leave and went back to work 3 ½ weeks after her c-section. COVID’s silver lining gave her the bonding with her son that she missed postpartum! Great physicians and nurses along with great modern medicines all contributed to getting a grateful Dr Donna G MD back on her feet and functioning. So here's the scoop: Dr Donna G MD’s mission in 2024 is to reach a million amazing women with the Message About Menopause. This book is a big part of reaching that goal! Why do something like this? Because so many women are completely unprepared for menopause. They don’t know what to expect. They are afraid of what is happening to their body and their mind. They are confused about all of the information and mixed messages they see on the internet. Dr Donna G MD spent decades helping women, one by one, through their gynecologic issues, especially menopause. Some got information, some got hormones, some got herbal regimens, some got practical and nutritional advice and tips; they all got seen and heard and helped in a manner that resonated with their experience and needs. With five decades of life experience, she intimately understands the challenges women face – the struggle to be heard, believed, and helped.