Aging Out Loud: Reclaiming Power and Visibility in Midlife with Elana Broitman
Aging doesn’t mean fading into the background. In fact, it can be a time of power, reinvention, and breaking barriers. So why does society still push women into invisibility once they hit midlife?
In this special Pelvic Power Hour, Peli Health sits down with Elana Broitman—national security expert turned author of Holy Menopause—for a refreshingly honest and hilarious take on aging, menopause, and the social hierarchies women face after 50. Through a comic-style lens, Elana shares how she’s rewriting the narrative of midlife by celebrating the humor, messiness, and strength that come with this chapter.
Drawing from her personal experiences and the fierce women in her life, Elana explores how menopause can be a source of power—not a limitation. The conversation dives into everything from financial and professional challenges to cultural expectations, all with a healthy dose of wit and wisdom.
Watch now to explore:
- Why aging is a new beginning, not an ending
- The hidden hierarchies that shape women’s experiences post-50
- How to reclaim visibility in both social and professional spaces
- The power of humor in navigating menopause and midlife transitions
About Elana Broitman
After a long career in top national security roles, Elana was stunned by how quickly she was sidelined in her 50s. Inspired by the resilience of the women in her family—refugees, leaders, and fighters—and the vibrant activists she’s met around the globe, she set out to challenge society’s outdated views of aging. The result is Holy Menopause, a bold, comic-format book that’s sparking conversations and building a thriving community of empowered women.
About the Book: Holy Menopause
Holy hot flash! Kids are disappearing across New York City—and there’s only one woman who can help…
Meet Mina: executive mom, master multitasker, data queen, and practically invisible to the male species. It’s just another Tuesday—until she witnesses a kidnapping on the subway.
With the cryptic wisdom of her manicurist echoing in her mind, Mina taps into the secret powers of the middle-aged woman: hot flashes, heightened intuition, and the strength that comes with not giving a damn. Armed with a tide pod, a thong, and a fierce sense of purpose, she dives into a parallel menopausal dimension to track down the kid and take down an underground crime ring.
Will our mature and mighty heroine succeed?
Or will the men finally start to notice her?
Holy Menopause is a laugh-out-loud comic-style adventure for every woman learning to embrace the chaos, power, and absurdity of her hormones—and demanding to be seen.
