Naomi Watts

This year, I read a few books on menopause, but I wasn’t particularly inclined to read another when my library hold arrived for Naomi Watts’ “Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I’d Known About Menopause.” I’d already waited several months for this book, so I decided to give it a try. I’m so glad I did; it’s the best book I’ve read on the subject.

“Dare I Say It” is a candid and empowering book that demystifies the often-taboo journey through perimenopause and menopause. show more Drawing from her own experiences as a renowned actress, Naomi Watts shares humorous and heartfelt anecdotes alongside insights from friends, doctors, and hormone experts. This book effectively dismantles the stigma surrounding aging. With irreverent humor, up-to-date research, and practical advice on managing symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and more, it presents an intimate guide that celebrates midlife as a vibrant and liberating chapter. It encourages women to embrace their power without shame.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and found it incredibly helpful. It’s a pleasure to learn about menopause from someone who has personally experienced it. I had previously read “The Menopause Manifesto” by Dr. Jen Gunter, but I found it lacking in practical advice due to excessive research and medical jargon. (Naomi references Dr. Gunter in her book.) Naomi’s personal experience motivated her to conduct extensive research and consult with various professionals. She has become an advocate for women’s health and has even started her own business, Stripes Beauty, to assist other women in navigating this new phase of life.

I found each chapter informative, except for the one on fertility. Since I don’t have children and don’t plan to have any, it wasn’t personally relevant to me. Naomi covers the most common aspects of menopause, and I particularly appreciate her discussion of clothing, makeup, diet, exercise, skincare, and brain health. It was surprising to learn that menopause impacts every aspect of a woman’s life. Now, I feel justified in blaming everything on perimenopause or menopause.

I’m grateful for the research and stories Naomi shared about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). She presented new information that sparked some ideas for me to consider. The research Naomi provided throughout the book was easy to understand and digest. Several times, she mentioned The Menopause Society as a resource, and I’ll definitely visit their website when I need specific information.

I’m so glad I took the time to read this book, even though I wasn’t in the mood for more menopause education. I borrowed “Dare I Say It” from my local library using Libby. I love that it was narrated by the author.

I have photos and additional information that I'm unable to include here. It can all be found on my blog, in the link below.
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audio nonfiction/menopause and perimenopause by Australian/British Hollywood actor (6hr50min, read by the author) - hot flashes, UTIs, fertility struggles, sexual function, hormonal therapies, memory loss/brain fog, dry skin, hair loss, insomnia, weight gain, and other topics -- you'll still need a doctor (if you can find one that is knowledgeable about these things and not just dismissing it as an unrelated issue--for help go to menopause.org and search by zip code, but you may have to use show more one of the listed online eVisit doctors in the end) but at least you don't have to feel alone.

not the best book I've seen on the topic but still helpful, with input from various doctors (whose opinions can differ) as well as patient anecdotes. show less

Lots of excellent information about menopause.

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Enjoy!

Diciembre del año 2004. María, Henry y sus tres hijos pequeños vuelan desde Japón a Tailandia para pasar las vacaciones de Navidad en la playa. Una mañana, mientras se encuentran todos en la piscina del complejo a orillas del mar, un tremendo tsunami destroza el hotel y gran parte de la costa del sudeste asiático. Este desastre cambió para siempre la vida de millones de personas. Esta es sólo la historia de una familia.