Perimenopause doesn’t just bring hot flashes, it can quietly reshape everything about how you show up as a mom, partner, and person. And for highly sensitive moms, the emotional intensity, brain fog, and shifting energy levels can feel especially overwhelming.

In this honest, empowering conversation, Ashley Basilio, midlife wellness advocate, talks with Adrienne and Leah about her own perimenopause journey and how it collided with parenting teens, burnout, and identity shifts. As a certified menopause health coach and founder of the Strong Her Together community, Ashley blends science, warmth, and lived experience to help women understand what’s really happening, and how to respond with kindness, not guilt.

We dive into:

• What perimenopause actually is (and why it’s not just about reproduction)
• How hormonal shifts impact mood, memory, and parenting capacity
• Why highly sensitive women may feel these changes more deeply
• The surprising upsides of this life stage
• Practical tools for self-care, boundary-setting, and hormone support

Whether you're in perimenopause or preparing for it, this episode is a lifeline for any HS mom navigating change with grace and strength.

🧠 Recommended Resources

• 📘 The Menopause Brain by Dr. Lisa Mosconi
• 🌐 menopause.org – Find a certified menopause provider near you

🙋‍♀️ Where to Find Ashley

• Website: getfitwithashley.com
• Community: Strong Her Together
• Podcast: Stronger Voices (on all platforms)
• Instagram: @getfitwithashley

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*DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not to be used for therapeutic or medical advice.