Episode 3

Surviving and Thriving in Menopause: A Conversation with the Menopause Warrior

Published on: 1st July, 2025

In this insightful episode, Sheryce travels to New York to interview Carla Alexander, also known as the Menopause Warrior, to share her courageous journey through the ups and downs of menopause. They discuss the significant challenges Carla faced, including severe symptoms and the impact on her daily life and work. Despite adverse reactions to hormone replacement therapy, Carla turned to holistic solutions, such as exercise, meditation, and cannabinoids, to manage her symptoms. Their conversation emphasizes the importance of camaraderie, mental health, and exploring alternative remedies. Together, they aim to provide support and knowledge to women navigating the complex transition of menopause, encouraging them to embrace this new phase of life.

00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties

00:28 Meet Carla Alexander: The Menopause Warrior

02:31 Understanding Menopause and Its Symptoms

03:35 Carla's Personal Journey with Menopause

04:12 The Impact of Menopause on Daily Life

05:17 Hospitalization and Severe Symptoms

06:03 Finding Camaraderie and Support

09:46 Hormone Replacement Therapy Experiences

11:49 Holistic Solutions and Self-Care

13:24 Mental Health and Professional Help

18:42 Cannabis and Homemade Remedies

21:20 Empowering Women Through Community

21:42 Conclusion: Embracing the Menopause 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.