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Perimenopause 101: think menopause is just hot flashes and mood swings? Not even close.

In this episode of The Great Connect, Carrie sits down with Nikki and Susannah, co-founders of Menopausitive, for an empowering, beginner-friendly conversation about perimenopause, menopause, post-menopause, hormones, symptoms, hormone therapy, midlife health, and what women were never properly taught about this transition.

If you’ve been wondering why you suddenly can’t sleep, feel more anxious, have brain fog, heart palpitations, mood shifts, weight changes, or just feel “off” in your body—this episode helps connect the dots.

Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, or 50s, this is a powerful introduction to what’s actually happening in the female body during the menopause transition—and how to navigate it with more support, clarity, and self-compassion.

In this episode, we cover:

• Perimenopause vs. menopause vs. post-menopause
• When perimenopause starts and how long it can last
• Common perimenopause symptoms and lesser-known signs
• Why progesterone and estrogen matter so much
• How hormones affect sleep, mood, stress, metabolism, gut health, and inflammation
• Why midlife workouts may need to change
• Nutrition support for women in midlife, including protein and fiber
• Hormone therapy explained in a more approachable way
• How to talk to your doctor about menopause symptoms
• Why so many women feel dismissed, confused, or alone during this phase
• The link between menopause, brain health, heart health, and longevity
• How to support yourself with stress tools, strength training, community, and better information

This conversation is for women navigating the menopause transition—but also for partners, daughters, providers, and anyone who wants to better understand what women’s bodies are moving through in midlife.

Because this is not a niche issue. It’s not “just stress.” And it’s not something women should have to suffer through in silence.

If this episode resonates, share it with a woman you love—or with someone who loves a woman.

Resources mentioned:

• Menopausitive Workshop: https://www.holistichealthhub.app/the-menopausitive-workshop
• Insight Timer (meditation app): https://insighttimer.com/
• Dr. Becca Levy's research on aging attitudes, Yale: https://ysph.yale.edu/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/becca-levy-and-the-fight-against-ageism/

🎙️ Guests: Nikki & Susannah, Co-founders of Menopausitive

🌐 https://www.holistichealthhub.app/the-menopausitive-workshop

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