Smart Girl Dumb Questions When Is A Woman’s Prime? with Tamsen Fadal
Apr 4, 2025
Tamsen Fadal, journalist, former matchmaker, filmmaker and menopause advocate, redefines aging and relationships with wit and candor. She reframes 'prime' as confidence, compares old‑school matchmaking to dating apps, and demystifies perimenopause, HRT, and sexual health. Conversations cover second marriages, medical gaslighting, and why midlife can bring freedom and boldness.
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Prime Is Internal Confidence
- A woman's prime is when she stops worrying about others' opinions and just lives authentically.
- Tamsen Fadal says this prime is driven by internal confidence, not age.
Scarcity Mindset Limits Women
- Scarcity messaging taught women to see money, men, and power as limited resources.
- Tamsen says that scarcity mindset robbed women of presence and joy for years.
Be Present In Early Dating
- Take time and be present when dating; avoid quick judgments from online profiles.
- Tamsen notes in-person conversations force investment and better assessment.
