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I’m officially in menopause. 🎉 (Cue confetti… or a sad trombone.)

In this episode of MenopauseIt, I sit down with Katie Krimitsos — founder of the Women’s Meditation Network (with over 200 million downloads!) — to talk about what happens when your body changes… and your mind tries to keep up.

We dive into:
1. Perimenopause confusion & brain fog
2. That “who even am I?” feeling
3. Why there is NO one-size-fits-all menopause formula
4. How meditation helps you reconnect with your intuition
5. Becoming the captain of your own ship instead of drifting

Katie shares why menopause isn’t something to “fix” — it’s something to navigate consciously. And that starts by coming home to yourself.

If you’re awake at 3AM, questioning your hormones, your sanity, or your entire identity… this one’s for you.

Resources Mentioned
Women’s Meditation Network: https://womensmeditationnetwork.com
Meditation for Menopause & Perimenopause Podcast
(Search on your favorite podcast app)

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We are not drifting anymore. We are steering.

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Let's be honest, nobody warns you that menopause can wreck your sex life. The dryness. The pain. The "meh, I'm just not that into it anymore" feeling. If you've felt this and thought something was wrong with you, this episode is for you.

Rachel sits down with Eve Hall, a licensed physical therapist who specializes in sexual health, a certified health coach, and host of the podcast Please Me, for a refreshingly honest talk about what's really happening to our bodies during perimenopause and menopause, and what we can actually do about it.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why menopause can feel completely different from woman to woman (spoiler: there's no "normal," there's over 20 possible symptoms)
• Why sex starts to hurt during menopause, and what's actually happening to your body's tissue when that happens
• Why vaginal dryness happens and why it's not just "in your head"
• Why your lab results can say "normal" while you still feel awful, and what to ask for instead
• Where to get hormone support if you can't access hormone replacement therapy through your doctor
• Why daily masturbation is one of the simplest things you can do for your sexual health (and why "if you don't use it, you lose it" applies here too)
• What the "orgasm gap" is, why it's so common, and how to start closing it for yourself
• Why pelvic floor tension (not just weakness) can be the hidden cause of painful sex
• Eve's own story of being misdiagnosed during perimenopause
• A rundown of Eve's free and paid resources, including her 30-Day Self-Pleasure & Body Reconnection Practice

Plus, a fun rapid-fire round covering dream vacations, the worst fashion trend ever invented (shapewear, we're looking at you), and the cause Eve is passionate about supporting.

About our guest: Eve Hall is a licensed physical therapist and certified health coach who treats sexual health conditions in women, including painful sex, incontinence, and pelvic floor issues. She's the host of the podcast Please Me and creator of the Growing Orgasm Revolution, where she works to close the orgasm gap through education, awareness, and communication.

Connect with Eve:

• Website: https://pleaseme.online/
• 30 Days to Pleasure: https://pleaseme.online/the-30-day-self-pleasure-body-reconnection-practices/
• Eve Hall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eve-hall-827992171/
• Please Me! Podcast: https://pleaseme.online/please-me-podcast/
  
  
  
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00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro

02:11 Eve Hall Background

03:59 Menopause Stages and Complexity

08:13 Sex Changes in Menopause

10:27 Why Sex Gets Painful

15:23 Sexual Longevity Protocol

19:53 Pelvic Floor and Kegels

21:40 Closing the Orgasm Gap

26:40 Prep for Perimenopause

28:41 Resources and Lady Pump

31:48 Fun Rapid Fire Questions

34:43 Charity and Wrap Up

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Imagine waking up and realizing your body’s running on a whole new operating system... and forgot to send you the manual. Welcome to menopause, baby.

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Show Notes: 183 Days – Ep 002: “Reacting to the Article That Changed Menopause Conversations”

Episode Summary:
In this powerful episode of the Menopause Channel’s “183 Days,” host Rachel Moore reacts in real time to Susan Dominus’s influential New York Times Magazine article on menopause. Rachel shares her personal journey, discusses the medical and cultural blind spots around menopause, and breaks down the science, history, and controversy surrounding hormone therapy. This episode is a must-listen for anyone experiencing menopause, perimenopause, or supporting someone who is.

Key Topics Covered:

• The lived experience of menopause and perimenopause
• Why menopause is misunderstood and under-discussed
• The impact of Susan Dominus’s NYT article
• Medical myths and realities about hormone therapy (MHT)
• The 2002 Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study and its aftermath
• How medical education fails women on menopause
• Hot flashes, cognitive changes, and the need for more research
• Navigating hormone therapy decisions and advocating for yourself
• The rise of the menopausal wellness industry
• Personal stories, community, and the importance of sharing experiences

Notable Moments:

• [00:00] Imagine if Menopause Happened to Men
• [01:03] Welcome & Days Since Last Incident
• [02:24] What is Menopause? Defining the 365 Days
• [04:13] The New York Times Article & Personal Story
• [06:33] Why We Need to Talk About Menopause
• [08:27] Hormone Therapy: Risks, Benefits, and Myths
• [13:19] The 2002 WHI Study and Its Fallout
• [21:22] How Medical Education Fails Women
• [27:41] Hot Flashes, Cognitive Changes, and Research Gaps
• [34:14] Navigating Hormone Therapy Decisions
• [41:15] The Menopausal Wellness Industry
• [47:40] Personal Stories, Advocacy, and Call to Action
• [51:52] Outro & How to Support the Channel

Resources & Links:

• Read Susan Dominus’s article: NYT Magazine – Women Have Been Misled About Menopause
• North American Menopause Society: https://www.menopause.org/
• MIDI Health: https://www.joinmidi.com/
• Alloy: https://www.myalloy.com/
• But Wait, There's Moore website

Connect & Share:

• Share your menopause or perimenopause story in the comments or on social media.
• Follow Rachel Moore and the Menopause Channel for more episodes and resources.
• Like, subscribe, and share this episode to help break the silence around menopause.

Contact & Social:

• Instagram, Snapchat TikTok, Twitch, YouTube: @menopauseit
• Rachel’s handle: @rachelhasamic

Support the Show: If you found this episode helpful, please like, subscribe, and share. Your support helps us reach more people and keep the conversation going!

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In this episode of the MenopauseIt podcast, Rachel Moore discusses the often-taboo subject of menopause, sharing her personal experiences and the symptoms she has faced. She emphasizes the need for open conversations about women's health, particularly as it relates to aging and menopause. Rachel highlights the lack of support and understanding for women going through this natural phase of life and advocates for better awareness and resources. The episode serves as an introduction to her journey and the topics she plans to cover in future episodes.

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Join Rachel and Jeremiah, plus some input from their daughter Georgia, as they react to A Quiet Place Day One.

For more podcasts by the But Wait, There's Moore podcast network, or to learn more about the podcast and Rachel Moore, visit us online at ButWaitTheresMoore.com.

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Join Rachel & Jeremiah on The Car Ride Home from seeing Furiosa. It's pronounced Fury-OH-sa, not Fury-oh-SAH.

For more podcasts by the But Wait, There's Moore podcast network, or to learn more about the podcast and Rachel Moore, visit us online at ButWaitTheresMoore.com.