Does it feel like our bodies threw a massive party (that we didn't RSVP to) when our kids went off on their adventures? If you're nodding, feeling lost and cranky, you're in the right place. This episode is for YOU.

I've been eager for this episode because when I started going through "it," I felt confused and alone. One minute you're juggling carpools and college applications, and the next, you're wondering if the thermostat is broken or if you're combusting! Suddenly, our homes are quieter and our roles are shifting. It's a LOT.

That's why I was excited to talk to Dr. Codi Wiener, an OBGYN, to unpack menopause. We discussed why this has been a "hush-hush" topic—spoiler: it's not just about "getting older" or something only "women deal with." Dr. Weiner explained everything from pesky hot flashes and belly fat to the differences between perimenopause and menopause.

We covered important questions about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), the fears surrounding it, who it's for, and how long one can stay on it. Plus, we discussed testosterone and those controversial pellets. It was an eye-opening and reassuring conversation. Knowing that what we're experiencing is shared by many and there are ways to manage it and feel like ourselves again is empowering. We deserve to thrive in this chapter, not just survive it!

In this episode, we cover:

👉 Why menopause talk is finally emerging now

👉 Decoding perimenopause vs. actual menopause symptoms

👉 Hormone Replacement Therapy: busting myths, knowing facts

👉 Testosterone: understanding its crucial role for women

👉 Pellets vs. other effective hormone therapy options

👉 Navigating intimacy and desire changes during menopause

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