The New Menopause Therapy: Confessions of a Femme Fatale

This new menopause therapy is like stand-up comedy for hot flashes. 

My guest in this episode uses humor and truth to bridge the gap between women’s health then, now and the future. Her message is for all women on how to address the gaps in awareness about menopause. 

If you’re a health and wellness pro you’ll want to listen to this, the new menopause therapy.

My Guest:

Satori Shakoor is a dynamic storyteller, performer, and social entrepreneur, known for founding the award-winning The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers®. Her career began as a background singer with George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic, later expanding into acting, comedy, and writing. She has captivated audiences on NPR, global stages, and podcasts. 

Shakoor uses fearless humor and cultural storytelling, delivering a perspective on aging, womanhood, and the midlife experience in her new comedic stand-up storytelling concert film “Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale,” premiered June 12 on Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, and Google Play, with pre-orders beginning June 1 on iTunes.

Questions We Answer in This Episode:

• [00:05:06] How did you begin your career and artistic journey?
• [00:15:00] Why did you choose stand-up humor to convey a message about menopause and aging?
• [00:25:21] What do you hope women take away from watching “Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale”?
• [00:31:30] You attended a gathering with Halle Berry and Governor Whitmer to discuss women’s healthcare and menopause, what occurred during those conversations? How do you hope your film contributes to that growing cultural dialogue?
• [00:36:09] You moved between music, theatre, television, and film—what keeps you pushing creative boundaries? What’s next after this project?
• [00:35:53] What do you say to women listening who may not have tapped into their own creative expression for decades? 

The New Menopause Therapy: Breaking the Silence Around Menopause

Therapy Through Storytelling

• Encourage women to speak openly as part of their health journey.
• Use hormonal shifts as a source of creative energy.
• Honesty about symptoms creates solidarity.
• Turn private struggles into public art.

Key Takeaways

• Menopause can be a time of creative rebirth, not just physical change.
• Storytelling serves as both personal therapy and cultural activism.
• Reframing “femme fatale” energy empowers women to embrace their sensuality without shame.
• Speaking openly about menopause can strengthen community bonds and normalize experiences.
• Artistic expression can help process and transform difficult transitions.

Connect with Satori:

• Website - Satori Shakoor
• Website - The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers®
• Facebook - Satori Shakoor Films 
• Facebook - The Secret Society Of Twisted Story Tellers
• Instagram - @satorishakoorfilms

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