Menopause and Mental Health Challenges: A Conversation with Brooke Chambers
The Menopause Health PodcastShow Notes
In this compelling episode of The Menopause Health Podcast, host Susan Sly interviews mental health advisor Brooke Chambers, who bravely shares her personal experience of entering menopause at 34 following a hysterectomy. Brooke opens up about her battles with severe pain, depression, and menopause symptoms along with a diagnosis of bipolar, shedding light on the often ignored mental health challenges that accompany menopause. Susan and Brooke explore the critical importance of seeking second opinions, building self-awareness, and finding support during this life transition. Brooke also highlights her role as a mental health advisor and the need for diverse perspectives in healthcare and technology. Through this heartfelt conversation, Susan helps uncover the essential connection between mental health and menopause, demonstrating the power of sharing personal stories to help others on their journey. About Brooke Chambers: Brooke Chambers, once the youngest officer hired by the Ontario Provincial Police, is now a mental health advisor and social justice advocate. She advises the Public Health Agency of Canada on mental health equity for Black Canadians, contributes to The Carnegie Initiative promoting inclusivity in hockey, and serves as Community Mental Health Advisor at The Pause Technologies, supporting women experiencing menopause. A certified peer support trainer, Brooke also holds numerous certifications in mental health, trauma-informed care, and unconscious bias, and is pursuing leadership certification in diversity and inclusion. A former athlete, she lives with her daughter Kyla, an aspiring physical therapist. Connect with Brooke: LinkedIn: @brooke-chambers-347b15a5 Facebook: @brookerosechambers Instagram: @askbrookechambers/ About Susan Sly: Susan Sly is the host of The Menopause Health Podcast and the Founder and CEO of The Pause Technologies, an AI-enabled platform helping women navigate menopause with precision recommendations and gamification. A seasoned entrepreneur and MIT Sloan graduate, Susan is a second-time AI startup founder. Before The Pause Technologies, she co-led a computer vision company that achieved the largest retail deployment at scale for both interior and exterior analytics. Globally recognized for her work in AI, Susan continues to pioneer the intersection of technology and women’s health, empowering women with the tools to thrive.
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