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Dare I Say It

Everything I Wish I’d Known About Menopause

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Dare I Say It

By: Naomi Watts
Narrated by: Naomi Watts
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 At thirty-six, Naomi Watts had just completed filming King Kong and was trying to start a family when she was told that she was on the brink of menopause. It is estimated that seventy-five million women in the United States are currently dealing with menopause symptoms (dry itchy skin, raging hormones, night sweats), and yet the very word "menopause" continues to be associated with stigma and confusion. With so little information, many women feel unprepared, ashamed, and deeply alone when the time comes.

This is the book Naomi Watts wishes she had when she first started experiencing symptoms. Like sitting down over coffee and having an intimate chat with your girlfriend, Dare I Say It blends funny and poignant stories from Naomi and her friends with advice from doctors, hormone experts, and nutritionists to take the secrecy and shame out of menopause and aging. Answering questions such as: What's hormone therapy and should I be on it? Will I ever sleep again? Will I get myself back? What happened to my libido? Do I need 18 serums for my aging skin? Whose body is this anyway? Who am I now? Naomi Watts shares the most up-to-date research on how to manage menopause symptoms and tackle the physical and emotional challenges we encounter as we age.

Irreverent, bold, and reassuring, Dare I Say It is the companion every woman needs to embrace the best version of herself as she moves into what can be the most powerful and satisfying period of her life. Aging & Longevity Menopause Personal Development Sexual & Reproductive Health Women's Voices Funny Witty Ageing
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I have been following Stripes on social media and was excited to read the book. Audible algorithms threw a free trial at me with this audio book and, while I don't usually enjoy listening to books, I got hooked as soon as I listened to the preview. I signed up and listened to the full book over one weekend, looking forward to going back to it each time. I thoroughly enjoyed Naomi narration/story telling and found the information very helpful for both myself and my husband. Not all of it is relevant to my own circumstances but there is something in it for all of us. Looking forward to receiving my hard copy, to revisit and mark up specific sections.

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The information is very balanced and medically sound. Thank you for a great read. Highly recommend

A very thoughtful, pragmatic and inspiring book

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Naomi read this not narrated it which was strange as its her story.
Loved the content and learned alot about peri and menopause. Would have liked the conversions eg temperature and weight etc to be both American and Australian.

Well balanced

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As a mid 40's woman there were a lot of ah ha moments. laughs too. I felt heard and it was very encouraging.

Informative and entertaining

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A good intro to menopause for women and some great motivating sections. NB. Written by a wealthy, mega successful actress who has no financial barriers to lifestyle changes she suggests.

menopause info and lifestyle tips

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