Owning Your Hot Flash Era: A Midlife Revolution for Women in the Know

About this episode

The episode discusses perimenopause and how women can reclaim their vitality during this transition.

This is your Women's Health Podcast podcast. Welcome to the Women's Health Podcast, where we empower you to own your story and thrive through every life stage. I'm your host, Sarah Thompson, and today we're diving into perimenopause – that powerful transition before menopause that can feel like a storm but is really your body's invitation to reclaim your vitality. Picture this: You're in your 40s, juggling career, family, maybe even launching that passion project you've dreamed about. Suddenly, your periods go haywire, hot flashes hit like summer lightning, and sleep becomes a distant memory. Sound familiar, listeners? Perimenopause typically starts in your mid-40s, lasting 4 to 10 years, as estrogen levels fluctuate wildly, according to the North American Menopause Society. But here's the empowerment twist: This isn't decline; it's evolution. Dr. Paige Henderson, who left traditional medicine in 2018 to found a midlife women's practice, says too many of us self-gaslight, dismissing symptoms as stress. She urges us to modernize the narrative – no more hiding; it's time to lead with confidence. Let's bring in our expert guest, Stephanie Shaw, menopause advocate and host of Hello…

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Thompson

Guest: Stephanie Shaw

Topics covered

• perimenopause
• women's health
• empowerment
• midlife
• menopause advocacy

Keywords

• perimenopause
• hot flashes
• menopause
• women's health
• irregular periods
• advocacy
• confidence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: North American Menopause Society

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