In this episode, host and midlife and menopause journalist Ann Marie McQueen speaks with iconic American model Kim Alexis.
They explore Kim's extensive career when she dominated the modeling industry. They talk about what it was like to appear on over 500 magazine – sometimes all of them at once – and cover her journey through competitive sports, her faith, clean living, marriage and menopause.
Kim shares personal stories about her transition into menopause, her choice to use hormone therapy – and the controversial delivery method of pellets – and how she navigates various health claims and misinformation prevalent in the social media age.
They also discuss the impact of environmental disruptors on health and, possibly, menopause, the evolving standards of beauty and self-image in aging, and the importance of self-care, self-inquiry, adaptation and outreach in midlife.
Highlights:
02:32 Kim Alexis on Social Media and Going Viral
03:01 Natural Beauty and Aging Gracefully
06:06 The Modeling Industry Then and Now
10:54 Health, Fitness, and Post-Modeling Career
12:30 Navigating Nutrition and Wellness Trends
21:13 Adapting to Life's Changes
21:19 Skincare from the Inside Out
22:32 Personal Skincare Routines
23:45 Hormonal Shifts and Menopause
28:33 Hormone Therapy Controversy
33:21 Emotional and Soul Searching
36:49 Finding Love Later in Life
39:02 Advice for Reinventing Yourself
42:40 Future Plans and Giving Back
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80s supermodel Kim Alexis: 'Hormones are natural too'