Empowerment Through Knowledge in Menopause Doula Training with Shaunacy King

All Things Menopausal

In an engaging conversation with Shaunacy King, we explore the unique and underrated world of menopause doula training. Shaunacy is a seasoned reproductive support practitioner and busy entrepreneur of nearly 20 years.

She is the former director of Doula Training Canada, creator of the Menopause Doula Program.

And, while still actively involved in delivering and growing the menopause doula training to students worldwide, Shaunacy’s main focus is in the field of psychotherapy. As a registered psychotherapist, Shaunacy specializes in sex therapy, reproductive support, anxiety concerns, and complex trauma.

In our chat, Shaunacy shares the rationale behind establishing a comprehensive program for training menopause doulas in Canada. Her drive comes from observing the lack of accessible and supportive information for women going through perimenopause and menopause, and the negative narrative surrounding it.

Shaunacy emphasizes the importance of providing unbiased, client-centered support, and empowering women through knowledge.

Books mentioned:

The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, & Healing in a Toxic Culture by Dr. Gabor Maté

Navigating the Messy Middle: A Fiercely Honest and Wildly Encouraging Guide for Midlife Women by Ann Douglas

The Menopause Book: The Complete Guide: Hormones, Hot Flashes, Health, Moods, Sleep, Sex by Pat Wingert and Barbara Kantrowitz

Find Shaunacy King through her Psychology Today profile online

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1. Empowerment Through Knowledge in Menopause Doula Training with Shaunacy King (00:00:00)

2. The Journey to Becoming a Menopause Doula (00:00:38)

3. The Importance of Research and Information Gathering (00:01:36)

4. Challenging the Negative Narrative Around Menopause (00:02:06)

5. The Role of Science in Understanding Menopause (00:03:18)

6. The Importance of Research and Understanding in Menopause Support (00:04:36)

7. The Individualized Approach to Menopause Support (00:05:20)

8. The Importance of Menopause Doulas in the Healthcare System (00:10:04)

9. The Future of Menopause Doula Training (00:26:41)

10. The Power of Community and Support in Menopause (00:30:33)