10: Perimenopause: I'm too old for this ...

Couched in Chaos is a relatable podcast for women navigating the beautiful mess of real life—and this week, we’re talking about something no one prepared us for: perimenopause. If you’ve ever found yourself sweating through your sheets at 2am, snapping at people you love, forgetting why you walked into a room, or wondering if you’re losing your mind… you’re not alone. Perimenopause can feel like your body just changed the rules without telling you. In this episode, Dr. Tiffany and Dr. Trisha talk about what’s actually happening hormonally, why your emotions might feel all over the place, and how this stage of life collides with everything else you’re already juggling—teenagers, careers, aging parents, relationships, and your own mental health. They talk about the mood swings, the brain fog, the anxiety, the exhaustion—and most importantly, what can actually help. From practical coping strategies to ways to advocate for yourself with doctors, this is an honest conversation about what this transition really looks like. Because you’re not crazy. You’re not broken. And you don’t have to figure this out alone.