152. The Role that Menopause and Perimenopause Plays in Divorce: a Conversation with Midi Health

Is it your ex… or your estrogen? In this honest, hilarious, and eye-opening episode, Andrea and Morgan sit down with Joanna Strober, founder and CEO of MIDI, to uncover how midlife hormone shifts can sabotage your divorce (and your sanity). They discuss why so many women feel like they’re losing their minds during divorce, how to actually get helpful care without expensive concierge clinics, and what might be missing from your divorce team. Spoiler: it might be estrogen and semaglutide.What you’ll learn:What MIDI is—and why it might be your new secret weaponThe signs you’re not “just emotional”… your hormones might be offHow perimenopause symptoms overlap with divorce stressWhy good healthcare now can help you make better divorce decisionsWhat hormones like estrogen and testosterone can (and can’t) fixThe juicy good truth about weight loss meds like semaglutide (aka Ozempic/Wegovy)How MIDI makes care accessible and insurance-friendlyThe long-term risks of ignoring hormonal healthWhy your second act deserves a thriving body and brainHow to stop using your lawyer as your therapistBurning questions answered in this episode:What the hell is happening to my body during divorce?Can hormones really impact mood, memory, libido, and weight?Is telehealth legit—or should I be worried?What’s the real deal with GLP-1s (like semaglutide)?Is testosterone safe for women?How do I know if I’m in perimenopause?What if my insurance doesn’t cover this?Could taking care of my hormones have saved my marriage?How do I get started with MIDI?Why is feeling better the key to not sucking at divorce?Check out MIDI: trymidi.com/hownottosuckatdivorce**Everything that you hear in this is episode is authentic, and part of paid collaboration with Midi Health**Our Divorce Crash Course was designed to hold your hand through the process and help you avoid major and expensive mistakes. Learn more here: https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/divorce-crash-courseOur Family Wizard is another fantasitc resource for those who need help navigating the "fun" world of coparenting. Head to this landing page to see how we work closely with them to support our listeners! http://www.ourfamilywizard.com/notsuckFriends, slide into our dms, we love love love hearing from you. We are always here to listen and help in any way we can. You've got this and we've got you.Instagram: @hownotosuckatdivorceFollow Andrea: @theandrearappaportFollow Morgan: @divorceattorneychicagoMentioned in this episode:Guided Divorce MeditationsFor the moments when you're about to lose your sh$t. We've got you, baby. Just press play and you'll be calmer. https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/guides/p/divorce-guided-meditationsGuided Meditations