Episode 2

Healing Post-Menopausal Depression: My Journey and Discoveries

Published on: 5th May, 2025

Join host Sheryce Watson on 'But My Vagina Still Works' podcast as she bravely shares her personal experience with postmenopausal depression and a suicide attempt. Sheryce discusses unexpected lingering symptoms, the challenges of seeking medical help, and the transformative role of cannabis in her healing journey.

Learn about holistic solutions featured in Sheryce's Menopause Wellness Journal. Subscribe and share to build a supportive community for women navigating menopause.


Episode Timestamps;

00:00 Welcome to 'But My Vagina Still Works'

00:47 Trigger Warning: Personal Experience with Postmenopausal Depression

01:20 Understanding Postmenopause: Symptoms and Misconceptions

02:31 The Dark Side: Struggling with Depression and Suicidal Thoughts

05:55 Seeking Help: Antidepressants and Their Side Effects

07:27 Discovering Cannabis: A Holistic Approach to Menopause

09:51 Embracing Holistic Solutions: The Menopause Wellness Journal

10:26 Join the Community: Subscribe and Share Your Journey



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About the Podcast

But My Vagina Still Works Podcast: Mental Wellbeing & Lifestyle Changes
Talks on Women's Health, Aging & Mindful Practices
Welcome to But My Vagina Still Works Podcast: Mental Wellbeing & Lifestyle Changes, the space where we embrace menopause, not just endure it! Hosted by Sheryce Watson, author of But My Vagina Still Works: A Unique Menopause Wellness Journal, this podcast is your go-to source for real talk, holistic menopause solutions, perimenopause support, and midlife empowerment. Each week, we’ll dive into the experiences no one warned us about, share natural remedies for menopause symptoms, and hear from everyday women navigating this journey. Whether you’re in perimenopause, post-menopause, struggling with hot flashes, or just wondering what’s ahead, this is your community. Because life doesn’t end at menopause—it gets better. Tune in and let’s redefine this transition together!

FAQ - Topics We Cover:
*What are the early signs of menopause?
*How can holistic remedies help with menopause symptoms?
*What lifestyle changes support hormone balance?
*How does menopause affect mental wellbeing?
*What are the best natural remedies for hot flashes and mood swings?
*How can mindfulness and meditation ease menopause symptoms?
*What should you know about post-menopause health and wellness?

Stay tuned as we dive deep into these topics and more!

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Sheryce Watson

Sheryce Watson is a menopause truth-teller, cannabis advocate, and the unapologetic voice behind the But My Vagina Still Works movement. A 63 year old mother, survivor, and storyteller, Sheryce brings raw honesty, deep wisdom, and plenty of humor to the often silenced experiences of perimenopause and postmenopause.

After enduring a 12-year menopause fog that nearly stole her life including suicide attempts she found healing through journaling, holistic remedies, and yes, cannabis. Her lived experience is now a lifeline for women who feel alone, confused, and unseen during the menopause transition.

Through her journal, podcast, TikTok lives, and community coaching, Sheryce helps women reclaim their sensuality, mental wellness, and power. Whether she’s talking vaginal dryness or the endocannabinoid system, she keeps it real, relatable, and radically empowering.

Welcome to a space where your symptoms are valid, your story matters, and your vagina still works.