logo
episode-header-image
May 13
52m 11s

Interview: Aging, menopause, and rethink...

TED
About this episode

“My lens around style doesn’t have anything to do with style anymore — it’s about physicality,” says stylist and fashion consultant Stacy London. “What do I want to be able to do? How do I keep myself strong?” 


Stacy’s message has resonated for many women, and for this episode, she joins Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, host of TED Health, at TED2025 for a special live conversation about why women are so embarrassed to talk about aging. For Stacy, aging became a chance to reassess her relationship to her body, and her experience with menopause and spinal surgery shifted her focus to health and wellbeing. Her best advice on what you can do to feel good in your skin? Throw away the most painful pair of shoes you own.



For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Aug 19
Why your body fights weight loss | Katherine Saunders
Why does losing weight often feel like an uphill battle? Physician Katherine Saunders unpacks how our bodies are wired to store fat, revealing that obesity isn’t simply a lack of willpower — it’s a complex, chronic disease rooted in evolutionary biology. She shares the science be ... Show More
13m 20s
Aug 12
The science of taste and smell with Rachel Herz | from ReThinking with Adam Grant
Do you hate the taste of cilantro and chocolate? You might be a super taster! Rachel Herz is a neuroscientist at Brown University who specializes in taste and smell. In this episode, Adam, Rachel, and Adam’s wife Allison Sweet Grant investigate the sources of their different food ... Show More
35m 18s
Aug 5
Why social health is key to happiness and longevity | Kasley Killam
You know it's important to take care of your physical and mental health. But what about your social health? Social scientist Kasley Killam shows how feeling a sense of belonging and connection has concrete benefits to your overall health — and explains why it may be the missing k ... Show More
11m 27s
Recommended Episodes
May 19
Make it Attractive to Age: Transition with Style & Confidence with Stacy London
Ready to rewrite your menopausal story? Stacy London is here to discuss the multifaceted experience of menopause, describing it as a 'reckoning to a renaissance.' Along with Dr. Mindy, Stacy explores the profound physiological, emotional, and psychological shifts that women under ... Show More
1h 1m
May 9
What 13 Top Female Experts Shared On Sex, Hormones, Confidence and Aging Powerfully | Camp Be More Take Aways - 1192
You missed Camp Be More? No worries, girl — I’ve got you. In this episode, I’m recapping the most jaw-dropping, empowering, and need-to-know takeaways from 13 of the most renowned female experts in midlife health, hormones, aging, sex, and confidence. Whether you're navigating pe ... Show More
54m 45s
Apr 2024
Alana Kirk : Midlife coach
Topics covered : Illness, grief, miscarriage, motherhood, divorce, diet culture, overcoming challenges, self-regulation, thriving.   This week I speak to author and midlife coach, Alana Kirk.Originally from Belfast, Alana lives in Dublin with her three teenage daughters, Daisy (1 ... Show More
1h 14m
Apr 2025
She Finally Stopped Fighting Ageing & Did THIS Instead — Here’s What Happened Next
In this empowering episode, Erika sits down with Luisa Dunn — a model, photographer, and advocate for age positivity— to explore why she stopped fighting the ageing process and embraced a new narrative around beauty, self-worth, and expression.From the pressures of anti-ageing cu ... Show More
44m 24s
May 2020
#19: How to Have a Healthy Mindset About Health and Recovery
This episode is a turning of the tables where Mary gets interviewed by Gabby Male (@gabbymale on IG). Gabby asks Mary questions like… How do you have a healthy mindset with exercise? What is health at every size? How to deal with friends/ family who don’t understand your self-lov ... Show More
51 m
Mar 2025
Not Your Mother’s Menopause: The Midlife Hormone Revolution with Schuyler Grant
Schuyler Grant joins Treated with Dr. Sara Szal (formerly Dr. Sara Gottfried) for a raw, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation about hormones, menopause, and why midlife is the most powerful chapter of your life. Meet Schuyler Grant: Yoga teacher, retreat leader, and my co-co ... Show More
1h 1m
May 7
Learning to Thrive: A Runner’s Midlife Reinvention with Megan Eastwood (Episode 225)
This week’s guest ultrarunner Megan Eastwood is a portrait of perseverance. She’s lived through trauma, battled eating disorders, and been flattened by perimenopause. Through it all, she’s learned, grown, evolved, and ultimately thrived. Now 55 and postmenopausal, Megan is out in ... Show More
1h 5m
Mar 2025
Dr. Mindy Pelz: Midlife Mayhem, Hormones, and the Art of Saying "I'm Not Okay"
Dr. Mindy Pelz joins Treated with Dr. Sara Szal (formerly Dr. Sara Gottfried) for a raw, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation about the hormonal rollercoaster of midlife and why so many high-achieving women feel lost at 35 (and 55). She opens up about her breaking point and ... Show More
50m 26s
Sep 2024
Dr. Vonda Wright Solocast: Understanding the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause
In this solo episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright delves into the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause, a concept she introduced to describe the collection of physical challenges many women face during this life stage. Dr. Wright discusses her recent open-access pu ... Show More
37m 35s
Apr 2025
#323: Navigating Aging Body Changes with Ivy Felicia (Part 1)
I’m joined by Ivy Felicia, The Body Relationship Coach. This is part 1 of our two-part discussion on navigating the evolving relationship we have with our bodies as we age. In this first part we’re talking about our challenges with our aging bodies, how our relationship with our ... Show More
36m 9s