"Actress Naomi Watts opens up about the challenges she faced upon reaching early menopause in this empowering, fun, and practical guide to menopause and aging, all based on the latest advice from hormone experts, doctors, and nutritionists"--
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER β’ A frank, funny and informative guide to menopause and aging by beloved actress Naomi Watts, one of the leading voices in menopause awarenessβwith a foreword by Mary Claire Haver, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The New Menopause
At thirty-six, Naomi Watts had just completed filming King Kong and was trying to start a family when she was told that she was on the brink of menopause. It is estimated that seventy-five million women in the United States are currently dealing with menopause symptoms (dry itchy skin, raging hormones, night sweats), and yet the very word βmenopauseβ continues to be associated with stigma and confusion. With so little information, many women feel unprepared, ashamed, and deeply alone when the time comes.
This is the book Naomi Watts wishes she had when she first started experiencing symptoms. Like sitting down over coffee and having an intimate chat with your girlfriend, Dare I Say It blends funny and poignant stories from Naomi and her friends with advice from doctors, hormone experts, and nutritionists to take the secrecy and shame out of menopause and aging. Answering questions such as: Whatβs hormone therapy and should I be on it? Will I ever sleep again? Will I get myself back? What happened to my libido? Do I need eighteen serums for my aging skin? Whose body is this anyway? Who am I now? Naomi Watts shares the most up-to-date research on how to manage menopause symptoms and tackle the physical and emotional challenges we encounter as we age.
Irreverent, bold, and reassuring, Dare I Say It is the companion every woman needs to embrace the best version of herself as she moves into what can be the most powerful and satisfying period of her life.
βI stand in admiration of Naomi Watts for tackling the verboten subject of menopause. She is frank, funny, and fearless. Women all around the world will be grateful for her guiding light, as I know I am. Naomi is an American hero (even though no one really knows where sheβs actually from).ββChelseaΒ Handler, New York Times bestselling author of Life Will Be the Death of Me. . . and You Too!
βNaomi Wattβs book, Dare I Say It, simultaneously educates, destigmatizes, and personalizes this universal female experience called menopause. Her book is clear, well-resourced, and provides a balanced approach to navigating the challenges of menopause. By sharing her story, she isΒ showing women how to minimize suffering and maximize their health and happiness as they age. A must-read for every woman over thirty!ββDr. Sharon Malone, New York Times bestselling author of Grown Woman Talk
βWow! Dare I Say It isΒ much more than a book about menopauseβitβsΒ a revolutionary guide, best friend, and expert wrapped into a fun-to-read package. Watts writes openly about her own story while beautifully weaving in cutting-edge research and expert opinions.Β A must-read for all women and those who care about them.ββEve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play
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βWith humor, vulnerability, and wisdom, Dare I Say It turns the often taboo topic of menopause into a conversation that isΒ not only necessary but long overdue.Β This book will resonate with women everywhereΒ seeking guidance, solidarity, and the reassurance that they are not alone in their journey.βΒβDr. Lisa Mosconi, New York Times bestselling author of The Menopause Brain
Naomi Watts is a renowned actor and producer. She has Academy Award nominations for her performances in 21 Grams and The Impossible, and is also known for starring in critically acclaimed projects such as Mulholland Drive, King Kong, and, more recently, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans. She is the founder and chief creative officer of Stripes Beauty, a company dedicated to raising menopause awareness and providing women with education, community, and solutions for a holistic approach to menopause.
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