Dare I Say It

Everything I Wish I'd Known About Menopause

De: Naomi Watts, Mary Claire Haver MD

Narrado por: Naomi Watts, Allyson Ryan

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A frank, funny and informative guide to menopause and aging by beloved actress Naomi Watts, one of the leading voices in menopause awareness—with a foreword by Mary Claire Haver, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The New Menopause

At thirty-six, Naomi Watts had just completed filming King Kong and was trying to start a family when she was told that she was on the brink of menopause. It is estimated that seventy-five million women in the United States are currently dealing with menopause symptoms (dry itchy skin, raging hormones, night sweats), and yet the very word “menopause” continues to be associated with stigma and confusion. With so little information, many women feel unprepared, ashamed, and deeply alone when the time comes.

This is the book Naomi Watts wishes she had when she first started experiencing symptoms. Like sitting down over coffee and having an intimate chat with your girlfriend, Dare I Say It blends funny and poignant stories from Naomi and her friends with advice from doctors, hormone experts, and nutritionists to take the secrecy and shame out of menopause and aging. Answering questions such as: What’s hormone therapy and should I be on it? Will I ever sleep again? Will I get myself back? What happened to my libido? Do I need eighteen serums for my aging skin? Whose body is this anyway? Who am I now? Naomi Watts shares the most up-to-date research on how to manage menopause symptoms and tackle the physical and emotional challenges we encounter as we age.

Irreverent, bold, and reassuring, Dare I Say It is the companion every woman needs to embrace the best version of herself as she moves into what can be the most powerful and satisfying period of her life.

©2025 Naomi Watts (P)2025 Random House Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“I stand in admiration of Naomi Watts for tackling the verboten subject of menopause. She is frank, funny, and fearless. Women all around the world will be grateful for her guiding light, as I know I am. Naomi is an American hero (even though no one really knows where she’s actually from).”—Chelsea Handler, New York Times bestselling author of Life Will Be the Death of Me. . . and You Too!

“Naomi Watt’s book, Dare I Say It, simultaneously educates, destigmatizes, and personalizes this universal female experience called menopause. Her book is clear, well-resourced, and provides a balanced approach to navigating the challenges of menopause. By sharing her story, she is showing women how to minimize suffering and maximize their health and happiness as they age. A must-read for every woman over thirty!”—Dr. Sharon Malone, New York Times bestselling author of Grown Woman Talk

“Wow! Dare I Say It is much more than a book about menopause—it’s a revolutionary guide, best friend, and expert wrapped into a fun-to-read package. Watts writes openly about her own story while beautifully weaving in cutting-edge research and expert opinions. A must-read for all women and those who care about them.”—Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play

Very informative!

Very informative! But for an actress, her narration is really robotic. I kept having to ignore her lack of inflection and just focus on the content.

Relatable

Naomi Watts is a very enjoyable reader to listen to. Her book was very insightful and informative. I love the toy story she tells and all of the real life experience that she has make this book a great one.

I’ve always loved Naomi

Incredible insight and knowledge for all women. Great stories & advice and all the fave menopause drs suggestions as well all wrapped up in this book. Highly suggest and also helps with frustration surrounding menopause and helpful suggestions to help you be an advocate for yourself.

Loved the stories and up to date medical info

Thankful for this book. As an author myself, I know it can be very scary putting out your private thoughts and stories into the world but it’s worth it when you are helping others. This book and Naomi are relatable and sweet. Her narration was exceptional and heartfelt. Looking forward to my menopausal journey with more information than I had before. I have a positive outlook that we are all in this together and together we are strong, resilient and brave. Thank you Naomi.

Menopause Brea

I really enjoyed the entire audible/read. This read gave me great clarity on menopause. My mom spoke to me about menopause, but I like the way the author brought in certain medications that you can or shouldn’t take. I found this book to be extremely informative.

Inspiration

Very educational, and inspirational. Medical knowledge shared with personal testimonies and some levity was awesome.

Great Book & Performance

I wasn’t sure what to expect but Naomi Watts really delivers in this book and performance. I appreciate her openness and honesty, as well as her obviously well-researched points and quotes from medical professionals. The book is easy to listen to, the information is presented in a way that is not overwhelming and her willingness to be both self-deprecating and advocating is remarkable. I would recommend to any woman who wants to understand what happens and what we should be focusing on post baby years. Thank you for sharing with us; this book should help advance women’s health and reduce the stigma around menopause.

So openly sharing your help women

I loved her sharing so many private stories and tips so other women won’t have to suffer like her. So kind of her

Wonderful useful information!!!

I have such a new hopeful outlook for myself through the menopause process now! Love the real life experiences, humor, facts and statistics from experts. I received way more updated information here vs any info my providers have given me. There is more help out there! I will be looking into more assistance & providers who can help me more!

Finally, someone dares to say it!!

This book is essential for women going through all phases of menopause. It offers support, reduces stigma, and gives women the knowledge they need to make informed health choices.