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I sat down with Elizabeth Elfenbein, a powerhouse at the intersection of creativity, advocacy, and equity. She’s a purpose-driven leader and brand innovator who’s made it her mission to transform how we talk about health and whose stories get heard.
As the founder of Under the Sisterhood, she’s created a transformative space for women’s voices to be shared, celebrated, and elevated—especially around health across every life stage.
She didn’t stop there. She also founded Sistergood, a not-for-profit that cultivates leadership and sisterhood in developing communities, and Otherhood, a health equity agency that champions representation for women, aging populations, and historically excluded groups.
She’s a storyteller, a changemaker, and a true believer in the power of community to drive impact.
Tune in and listen to Elizabeth’s personal health journey with Graves’ disease, the importance of self-care, reimagining her career, and the value of community support.
Let’s Connect, Perimenopause and Prosper!
In this episode:
00:00:00: Trailer & Welcome
00:02:29 Guest Introduction: Elizabeth Elfenbein
Dixie introduces Elizabeth, highlighting her work in advocacy, creativity, and founding transformative women’s organizations.
00:03:47 Elizabeth’s Personal and Professional Journey
Elizabeth discusses her career, divorce, and the inspiration behind founding Under the Sisterhood and other initiatives.
00:06:41 Building Inclusive Platforms and Social Impact
Elizabeth explains launching Under the Sisterhood, focusing on inclusivity, intergenerational impact, and her approach to social impact branding.
00:08:56 Giving Voice to Marginalized Communities
Elizabeth recounts her work with caregivers, aging populations, and the evolution of her advocacy through various organizations.
00:12:19 Mission and Offerings of Other Hood Agency
Elizabeth outlines the three pillars of Other Hood Agency: mission-driven branding, social impact, and insight generation.
00:13:16 The Power of Community and Wellbeing
Dixie and Elizabeth discuss the importance of community, wellbeing, and the intergenerational aspect of Elizabeth’s work.
00:13:36 Ageism in Media and Advertising
Dixie asks about shifts in media representation of midlife and older women, and where more change is needed.
00:14:08 Changing Perceptions of Midlife and Menopause
Elizabeth reflects on increased attention to midlife, menopause, and the influence of celebrity advocacy and social media.
00:16:40 The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media
Elizabeth discusses how social media both empowers and pressures women, and the ongoing issue of objectification.
00:19:21 Role Modeling and Empowering Younger Women
Dixie and Elizabeth talk about being examples for younger women and the importance of authentic self-expression.
00:20:55 Advice on Reinvention in Midlife
Elizabeth shares advice for women feeling stuck, emphasizing pausing, self-reflection, and trusting intuition.
00:23:41 Finding Voice and Purpose After Career Change
Elizabeth describes her transition from corporate life, regaining her voice, and pursuing purposeful work.
00:26:43 Building Deep, Supportive Communities
Elizabeth explains how meaningful connections and inclusivity have shaped her life and work.
00:32:07 The Power of Storytelling in Changing Perceptions
Dixie and Elizabeth discuss storytelling’s role in shifting narratives around aging and midlife.
00:32:50 Story Sharing to Inspire and Educate
Elizabeth details how authentic story sharing increases engagement and visibility for aging populations.
00:40:20 Story Sharing in Women’s Health and Menopause
Elizabeth explains how sharing menopause stories legitimizes experiences, informs, and inspires women to take action.
00:43:04 Lack of Education and Research in Women’s Health
Dixie and Elizabeth highlight the need for more education and research on women’s health and menopause.
00:44:27 Elizabeth’s Menopause Story and Graves Disease
Elizabeth recounts her personal menopause journey, including her Graves disease diagnosis and varied symptoms.
00:50:04 Recognizing and Validating Menopause Symptoms
Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of acknowledging menopause symptoms and communicating them with family.
00:51:25 Self-Care Rituals for Grounding and Wellbeing
Elizabeth shares her daily self-care practices, including meditation, journaling, gratitude, and time in nature.
00:53:33 Imagining a Society that Celebrates Midlife Women
Elizabeth envisions a culture, workplace, and media landscape that fully embraces and values women in midlife.
01:00:10 How to Connect with Elizabeth and Her Organizations
Elizabeth provides information on how to connect with Under the Sisterhood, Other Hood Agency, and their nonprofit work.
01:02:00 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
Dixie thanks Elizabeth, encourages listeners to continue the conversation, and wraps up the episode.
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Additional Resources For Support:
Join The Menopause Lab: A six-week course for people experiencing menopause
Take the Menopause Quiz: Find out if you might be experiencing (peri)menopause
Menopause blog posts: Various posts about the menopausal phase
The symptoms checklist: A checklist with over forty symptoms you can check off
The menopause question list: A list of questions to ask your healthcare partner
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