The Founder's Series Ep 009 : From Gaslit to Guided - Dr. Sameena Rahman, Julie Fedeli and Pam DeRose
The Founder's Series with Dr. Rebbecca HertelShow Notes
In this milestone first guest episode of the Founder Series, Dr. Rebbecca Hertel sits down with three incredible women leading the midlife conversation: Julie Fedeli – Certified health and longevity coach, co-founder of The Midlife Upgrade, and newly published author. Pam DeRose – Business leader, co-founder of The Midlife Upgrade, and passionate community builder. Dr. Sameena Rahman – Physician, educator, and advocate for women’s health, known for her expertise in sexual medicine and her mission to empower women with the knowledge and care they deserve. Together, we dive into: Why Perimenopause Awareness Month matters—and why younger women need to be included in the conversation The systemic challenges women face in getting real care beyond insurance barriers How entrepreneurship, advocacy, and storytelling are transforming women’s health Why community is a lifeline in midlife and how events like Menopalooza are changing the game This is more than a conversation—it’s a call to action for women to feel seen, supported, and guided through midlife. Connect with the Guests Dr. Sameena Rahman → https://www.instagram.com/gynogirl/ Julie Fedeli → https://www.instagram.com/jules_fedeli/ Pam DeRose → https://www.instagram.com/pam.derose/ The Midlife Upgrade → https://www.instagram.com/wearemidlifeupgrade/
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