Closet Philosophy
Closet Philosophy
Podcast Description
Think it doesn’t matter what you wear? Hosts Jennine Jacob and Kristen Philipkoski uncover the ways your personal style is not just personal. What you choose to wear every day is a political act, whether you’re aware of it or not. And putting thought into your personal style is not superficial, unintelligent, or a waste of time. Along with guests including bestselling authors, scientists, entrepreneurs, and more, the Closet Philosophy podcast explores how what we wear influences and reveals what’s within.
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The podcast delves into themes surrounding personal style as a political act, body positivity, and the intersection of culture and fashion, with episodes featuring topics like thrifting for empowerment, Indigenous representation in beauty, and redefining aging in style.
Think it doesn’t matter what you wear? Hosts Jennine Jacob and Kristen Philipkoski uncover the ways your personal style is not just personal. What you choose to wear every day is a political act, whether you’re aware of it or not. And putting thought into your personal style is not superficial, unintelligent, or a waste of time. Along with guests including bestselling authors, scientists, entrepreneurs, and more, the Closet Philosophy podcast explores how what we wear influences and reveals what’s within.
In this episode of Closet Philosophy, hosts Jennine and Kristen sit down with Denise Pines, an influential filmmaker and leader in the effort to normalize conversations about perimenopause and menopause.
She’s a Peabody-winning filmmaker, health advocate, founder of Tea Botanics and WisePause Wellness, and president of the Osteopathic Medical Board of California. Together, they unravel the cultural silence around menopause and perimenopause, discuss Denise’s influential documentaries (The M Factor and upcoming Before the Pause, and explore how personal style, society, and women’s health intersect.
Highlights
Denise’s personal and professional journey in women’s health, filmmaking, and advocacy
The impact of The M Factor and the new focus on perimenopause in Before the Pause
Why perimenopause and menopause remain so misunderstood—and what has to change in medicine and culture
The legislative fight to improve menopause training for doctors in California (AB 360 and beyond)
Common but rarely discussed menopause symptoms, and why early education matters
How Denise balances her multifaceted career and the wellness routines that keep her energized
When Denise met Prince (!)
How aging changes personal expression, style, and purpose
Connect with Denise:
The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause
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