About this episode

Dr. Shannon Klingman discusses the impact of midlife changes on women's confidence and the courage to pursue dreams amidst grief and uncertainty.

What happens when your body starts changing—and it wakes you up to the life you’ve been living? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Shannon Klingman , OB-GYN and founder of Lume Deodorant , for a conversation that starts with perimenopause, body odor, and the “why do I smell like onions?” question so many women are quietly asking… and unfolds into something far deeper. We talk about how women’s bodies change in midlife, why those changes can impact our confidence, and how feeling good in your body is often the first step to chasing the life you actually want. But we also go beyond the science. Dr. Klingman shares her experience of profound grief after the loss of a child, the sacrifices required to build a dream, and what it really means to believe in yourself when the path forward is uncertain. We explore the truth that every life direction comes with trade-offs—and that choosing yourself doesn’t mean it’s easy, but it can be worth it. This episode is for the woman who: Feels disconnected from her body or confidence in midlife Is navigating perimenopause and wondering what the hell is happening Is grieving something she never expected to lose Knows there’s more for her—but…

People in this episode

Hosts: Marcella Hill, Sharon Johnson

Guest: Dr. Shannon Klingman

Topics covered

• perimenopause
• body confidence
• grief
• self-trust
• life changes
• women's health

Keywords

• midlife changes
• body odor
• confidence
• grief
• self-improvement
• perimenopause
• women's health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lume Deodorant

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