007 Carolyn Torkelson: Integrative Medicine

In this episode, Gail, Catherine, and Carolyn, age 70, discuss:

How Carolyn navigated attending medical school and starting a family in her late 30's;
What women in their 70's and beyond are wanting from their primary care physicians in order to live their healthiest life for the coming years;
Carolyn's upcoming book, The Other Side of Menopause: Integrative Approaches to Health and Well-Being, will focus on women as engaged learners in their health care and include the much-ignored topic of sexual health after the reproductive years

Key Takeaways:

Life doesn't need to slow down in your 60's, 70's and 80s as women look to stay healthy and active in all ways for years to come.
Now there are many more opportunities to work with practitioners who address your desire for a more holistic approach, both inside and outside the traditional health care system.
Be a learning partner in your own health care and take a more proactive role in getting the care you want and need.

"As a practitioner, I want to understand how my female patient learns so I can tailor what I say to her way of knowing. If I don’t connect with her as a learner and active participant in her own health care, she's probably not going to make necessary shifts.” Carolyn Torkelson, MD.

Connect with Carolyn Torkelson:

Profile: https://familymedicine.umn.edu/bio/familymed/carolyn-torkelson

Connect with Gail & Catherine:

Twitter: @gailzel

Facebook: facebook.com/womenover70

Website: https://womenover70.com

Email: [email protected]

Show: Women Over 70 - Aging Reimagined

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gailzelitkzy

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