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Jul 2025
48m 3s

Why Menopause is Political with Tamsen F...

Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness
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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn  What actually happens during menopause—and why aren’t we talking about it more? This week, JVN is joined by Emmy-winning journalist, author, menopause advocate, and host of The Tamsen Show: Tamsen Fadal! Tamsen shares her per ... Show More
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