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It’s unavoidable. Women in their 40s and 50s face a whole slew of physical changes ranging from hot flashes to mood swings. What should Native American women know about menopause and how can they prepare for it? What potential health complications should they discuss with their doctors?
Guests:
Dr. Patrisia Gonzales (Kickapoo, Comanche and Nahua) – associate professor at the University of Arizona and traditional birth attendant and author of Red Medicine: Traditional Indigenous Rights of Birthing and Healing
Dr. Shiloh Small (Northern Cheyenne) – MD at Southcentral Foundation
Break Music: Woman’s Song (song) Joanne Shenandoah (artist) Sounds Of Indian Summer: Contemporary Native Music From The National Museum Of The American Indian (album)
