*On today’s special hour of “Tamron Hall” dedicated to exploring individual journeys with menopause and informing women about what to expect, supermodel and entrepreneur Beverly Johnson joined Tamron to share her own experience.
During the candid conversation, Johnson detailed her hysterectomy, which, after receiving no warning from her doctor, caused her to enter menopause at the age of 47. Johnson opened up about how the surprising transition into menopause affected her both physically and mentally.
Beverly Johnson on undergoing a hysterectomy at the age of 47, which, to her surprise, caused her to enter menopause:
“Well what happens is, when you realize you’re going to get a hysterectomy…I really didn’t even tell anyone I was going in for it. And actually, my doctor at the time never said that you get full-blown menopause after. So I was just like…hit by lightning after. And it was so interesting, I remember my mother having menopause, but we thought ‘Oh, what happened to her?’ You know my mother’s a very sophisticated lady – she cursed and we were like…and now we realized she was going through menopause. So it really changes your personality, not only the way you feel but also your personality. You become really kind of, well in my case, really grumpy.” She added, “It was very interesting because I get this hysterectomy, which is life-threatening because I didn’t tell anyone – it’s a major operation. Tell everybody you know. You need support, you need a woman there or a man with you to advocate for you because it’s a major operation.” She continued, “But it’s a major, major operation and I didn’t realize that. I was just like ‘Oooh, I’m not going to have my period anymore. Party!’ And I thought…I was going to have so much fun. And then I wake up and I’m like my bed is soaking wet. I’m like, ‘what happened? Did I go to the bathroom on myself?’ And I realized, I went to the doctor, and he says ‘Oh, it’s menopause.’ Excuse me? What? Menopause? I said, ‘No, you pause.’”
Beverly Johnson on how menopause changed her both physically and emotionally:
“It affected every part of my life. I was no longer the woman that I was before I went in for this operation. Just like everyone says, the weight gain…you actually see changes in the way you look, but more so in the way you feel. You’re just not yourself and you can’t put your finger on it.”
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Below, please find highlights for the remainder of the week and next. Please note: The lineup is subject to change.
Thursday, Dec. 1: KESHIA KNIGHT PULLIAM and her husband, BRAD JAMES, join Tamron to discuss how they met on set, their decision to share freezing Keshia’s eggs and being reunited on their new Lifetime film, “Noel in New Orleans.” Then, MARIA MENOUNOS opens up about the recent loss of her mother and her ongoing health journey. Plus, ‘tis the season to talk about her Lifetime film, “The Holiday Dating Guide.”
Friday, Dec. 2: THE HEALING POWER OF FAMILY AND LOVE: JULIA HAART and daughter BATSHEVA talk with Tamron about season two of “MY UNORTHODOX LIFE.” Pastor and author IRENE ROLLINS shares her powerful journey of finding freedom from addiction in her new book, “Reframe Your Shame: Experience Freedom From What Holds You Back.” Then, the WOMACK SISTERS discuss finding their own path in the music industry as the granddaughters of the legendary Sam Cooke. Plus, they will perform “Lost for Words” from their debut EP, “Legacy.”
Monday, Dec. 5: LOST & FOUND: Tamron shares inspiring stories of those who achieved happiness after something meaningful in their lives were lost and found, including Billboard chart-topper KITT WAKELEY, whose new GRAMMY®-nominated album, “An Adoption Story,” tells how he was reunited with his sister 40 years after they were separated in foster care. Plus, a daytime exclusive interview with pop icon TAYLOR DAYNE, who opens up about her battle against colon cancer.
Tuesday, Dec. 6: LIVING LIFE LIKE IT’S GOLDEN: The multitalented JILL SCOTT stops by, and Tamron shares how the GRAMMY Award-winner inspired this season’s “Golden Hour.” Plus, an all-new Shop Tam Fam!
Wednesday, Dec. 7: She’s “The Voice of New York,” ANGIE MARTINEZ joins the Tam Fam to talk about her new podcast and her candid conversations with hitmakers. Plus, singer and actress NATURI NAUGHTON talks about her recent wedding and her latest role in the new film “Kirk Franklin’s The Night Before Christmas.”
Thursday, Dec. 8: SEASON OF SURPRISES: This special episode will spread holiday cheer through gifts and surprises! Joining Tamron, GRAMMY-nominated country artist MICKEY GUYTON will talk about her incredible rise to success and perform her song “I Still Pray.”
Friday, Dec. 9: BEST FRIEND ENERGY: The Home Edit co-founders and The New York Times best-selling authors CLEA SHEARER and JOANNA TEPLIN join the Tam Fam to talk about their challenging year after Clea’s breast cancer diagnosis and recent transition from cancer patient to cancer survivor while celebrating their new podcast “Best Friend Energy.”
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