Silence Is Not Succession: Why Women’s Health Belongs in Family Conversations

Episode notes

In this episode, Dr. Julia Edelman, board-certified gynecologist, author, and nationally recognized menopause expert, joins us to open a conversation we’ve never had on Legacy Builders: the impact of women’s health, specifically menopause, on family enterprise. A Yale, Columbia, and Harvard-trained physician with over four decades of experience, Dr. Edelman brings both clinical authority and compassionate insight to a topic that touches individuals and family systems alike. Together, we examine how menopause, often unspoken and misunderstood, can shape communication, influence decision-making, and affect readiness for leadership transitions. You’ll hear how silence around these experiences can erode trust and how clarity and conversation can restore it. Dr. Edelman reflects on how far women’s health has come, what still needs to change, and why addressing this hidden dynamic is essential to building legacies that truly last. Whether you’re navigating this season yourself or walking alongside someone who is, this is a conversation that brings science, story, and strategy into one essential dialogue. About Dr. Julia Edelman Dr.

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