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Today I'm back sharing about what’s changed over the past few months, including bringing a new puppy into our lives, starting a GLP-1 (Ozempic) and what's changed since we last talked.

I share what surprised me most about starting a GLP-1, especially how quieting food noise and alcohol cravings gave me back mental space I didn’t realize I’d lost.

I also share about the judgment that comes with this medication, how I navigated talking to my doctor, what my bloodwork showed, and why I see GLP-1s as a tool, not a shortcut.

I end this episode with a shift that has affected my energy, focus, and how I’m thinking about my business and this podcast heading into 2026.

This episode is my personal experience, not medical advice. If anything here resonates, talk to your healthcare provider and do what feels right for you.

If you’re a midlife woman juggling hormones, a business, family, and trying to feel like yourself again, this one’s for you.

Links & resources mentioned:

• Goose on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goose_the_minibernadoodle
• DOOU (Canadian online health service): https://doou.ca
• Chalene Johnson: https://www.chalenejohnson.com

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Note: This episode was recorded earlier for a previous project I’ve since closed. I’m sharing it here because the message still holds value. You may hear older references.

I’m talking about the part of parenthood no one really prepares you for — when your kids grow up, move out, and start their own lives… and you’re left holding all the feelings.

Yes, there’s freedom. Yes, there’s excitement. But there’s also grief — and if you’re going through it too, you’re not crazy. It’s a lot, especially when it hits during perimenopause (hello, identity crisis on top of it all 🙃).

In this episode:

• Why it feels like they disappear overnight
• The guilt, joy, and sadness that all coexist
• How I’m navigating this new chapter
• And why those “goodnight mom ❤️” texts mean more than ever

If you're in this stage too, I see you. And if you’re not there yet, this is your gentle reminder to soak up the messy, loud, chaotic now — because one day, you’ll miss it.

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Thank you all so much for listening!

It makes me happy to know that my journey and what I'm learning helps you!

Please reach out and share anytime on Insta: @iamshanarecker.

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I edit my podcast with Descript! I would be lost without it. Get it here: DESCRIPT

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Note: This episode was recorded earlier for a previous project I’ve since closed. I’m sharing it here because the message still holds value. You may hear older references.

Perimenopause isn’t just hot flashes — I’m sharing what’s really going on, the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

In this episode of How It’s Really REALLY Going, I’m keeping it real — like, really real — about my personal experience with perimenopause.

I’m sharing the good (yes, there is good!), the bad, and the downright ugly parts of this season. From finally caring less about what other people think, to the itchy skin, sleepless nights, and that next-level rage no one prepares you for — it’s all here.

This isn’t medical advice — I’m not a doctor. This is just my story and what’s helped me feel a little more normal along the way. If hearing this helps you feel seen and less alone, then that’s what matters.

Some of the things that have helped me:

✅ My Weighted Vest – my go-to for walking and keeping my mind clear

✅ Felix Health – where I got real support when my doctor didn’t have answers

✅ Supplements I take (These the ones I purchased: CLICK HERE)

• Creatine
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin B Complex
• Magnesium Glycinate (at night)
• L-Theanine
• Ashwagandha

There are a ton of products being pushed at us right now — please do your research and don’t feel like you need to buy every gummy or powder that shows up in your feed. I’m just sharing what’s worked for me. Always talk to your doctor first!

💛 If this episode resonates, share it with a friend who might need to hear it.

We’re in this together, and I promise this won’t be the last time we talk about it.

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Thank you all so much for listening!

It makes me happy to know that my journey and what I'm learning helps you!

Please reach out and share anytime on Insta: @iamshanarecker.

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I edit my podcast with Descript! I would be lost without it. Get it here: DESCRIPT

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Note: This episode was recorded earlier for a previous project I’ve since closed. I’m sharing it here because the message still holds value. You may hear older references.

Yup. I said it. I’m officially sleeping in a different room than my husband—and I’ve never felt better. In this unfiltered episode, I share why we made the decision, how it’s improved everything from my hormones to our relationship, and why you might want to rethink the “you must share a bed” rule too. If you’re exhausted, moody, snappy, and one more night of snoring might send you over the edge… this one’s for you.

✅ What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• How one head cold turned into the best sleep decision ever
• Why I hate the term “sleep divorce” (and what we call it instead)
• How perimenopause made me hypersensitive to sound, temperature, and breathing noises
• What happened when I asked my husband for my own room
• How we stay connected and intimate without sleeping in the same bed
• The sleep + mood connection you’re probably underestimating
• Why this isn’t “giving up on marriage”—it’s actually saving our sanity

Support the show

Thank you all so much for listening!

It makes me happy to know that my journey and what I'm learning helps you!

Please reach out and share anytime on Insta: @iamshanarecker.

Support this show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/64347/support

My Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/42hix1c

I edit my podcast with Descript! I would be lost without it. Get it here: DESCRIPT

To connect with Shana for Done-For-You services like Branding, Kajabi Websites, Lead Magnets or more, visit www.shanarecker.com/portfolio and book a call!

Get 30 Days of Kajabi FREE with my unique referral link: https://bit.ly/extendedShana