In this episode of Joy Before Fear, Stacey shares practical ways to make healthcare appointments less stressful and more effective. She talks about tracking symptoms, writing down questions, and bringing someone you trust so you don’t have to navigate it all alone. Stacey also digs into the lack of attention to women’s health, especially around perimenopause and menopause, and why finding a practitioner who has taken the time to get certification in evidence-based practices and science is critical for advocating for yourself during this stage of life.

She also highlights an important new study, Experiences of Sexual Assault Among Women Engaged in Wilderness and Outdoor Activities: An Online Survey, urging listeners to take part and share it widely so the data can help create safer conditions for everyone. These conversations show how deeply personal challenges—like struggling for evidence-based menopause care or feeling unsafe while running outdoors—are also public health realities. By recognizing them as collective issues rather than individual shortcomings, we can better support one another, advocate for change, and push back against the barriers that keep people from accessing care and safety.

👉 Take the survey here: Women’s Running Outdoor Safety Survey
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