The Sanity Check: Perimenopause and Menopause Uncovered

Feeling unlike yourself lately—and quietly wondering if it’s more than “just stress”? 💔✨In this episode, we sit down with reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Julie Brownley to talk honestly about what so many of us are living through: brain fog, ragey PMS, night sweats, feeling overwhelmed, and asking “Is this perimenopause… or is it just me?”You’ll hear why you’re not crazy, not weak, and definitely not alone, what’s actually happening with your hormones and brain, and the real options—from labs to lifestyle to hormone therapy—that can help you feel like yourself again.Tap to listen if you’ve ever thought:“Something is shifting in me… and I want to understand it.” 💗🎧

In this episode, we reveal how rage in perimenopause and menopause isn’t just a burden—it’s a signal. Like a dashboard light, it points to what needs attention, not what should be ignored. For too long women have been told to silence it, but hidden inside is clarity, strength, and voice. When harnessed, rage becomes a compass for power and choice in midlife. Join us to discover how to turn anger into one of your greatest allies.Join our upcoming webinars and learn to transform your rage into fuel for the chapter ahead. Visit https://www.pausingwithin.com/trainings to learn more.

Rage is real. And if you’re feeling it during perimenopause or menopause, you’re not alone and you’re not broken. In this episode, we dive deeper into the truth behind the anger so many of us experience during this transition. Your rage isn’t a flaw; it’s a signal. It reflects where you are and what you’ve been carrying.We’ll explore the emotional, hormonal, and social factors that fuel this anger. The goal isn’t to silence it, but to understand it, honor it, and learn how to move through it with clarity and compassion.At What Point by Caitlin O'Ryan Poem linkhttps://youtu.be/WOcNK-4xr34?si=2EdRKygCFyGOn71U

What if Sleeping Beauty isn’t just a fairy tale? What if it’s a mirror to our hidden blindspots—those parts of ourselves we've ignored or kept in the dark? In this episode, we shatter the surface and dive deep into the real complexities of the mother-daughter relationship during perimenopause & menopause.We’re challenging the stories we’ve told ourselves and uncovering the emotional patterns that shape us. What’s lurking in your blindspot? Are there parts of you—your fears, your past, your insecurities—that need to be awakened?Join us for an eye-opening conversation that forces you to look at the parts of you that are often neglected but deserve your attention. It’s time to step into the light and reclaim the parts of yourself that have been waiting to be seen.

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the real challenges moms and daughters face when hormones are in overdrive. From the brain fog and fatigue of perimenopause to the emotional rollercoaster of adolescence, both are navigating similar shifts—but at completely different stages. This episode isn’t just about understanding the changes—it’s about transforming your relationship. Tune in for insights that could change everything between you and your daughter. Don’t miss it.