Experts Reveal What’s Really Happening to Women in Midlife
About this episode
This episode discusses the challenges women face in midlife, focusing on perimenopause and its physical, mental, and emotional impacts.
Learn more about the Rediscover You Program here: https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/16-week-rediscover-you-menopause-program/16-week-rediscover-you-program/ Most women don’t realise what’s happening to them in midlife, they just know they don’t feel like themselves anymore. In this special International Women’s Day episode, Dr. Shauna Watts hosts a live panel with experts in women’s health, psychology, pelvic health, and a powerful personal story from someone who has lived it. This conversation breaks down what’s really happening during perimenopause and midlife, physically, mentally, and emotionally, and why so many women feel like they’ve suddenly “lost themselves.” In this episode, we cover: • Why anxiety, low mood, and overwhelm show up in midlife • The real reason sleep changes, including the 3am wake-ups • How hormonal shifts affect weight, energy, and confidence • What’s happening to libido, arousal, and sexual health • The role of pelvic floor health in strength, continence, and pleasure • How stress and life load impact mental health during this stage • What CBT for insomnia is and why it works • The link between trauma history and menopause symptoms • Why many women…
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