201 - Hormones, Rage & Responsibility: Emotional Maturity in Menopause

Hormones can explain a lot — but they're not a free pass for bad behaviour. In this raw, compassionate, and deeply honest episode, Nicole dives into one of the most uncomfortable — and necessary — conversations of perimenopause and menopause: emotional responsibility without shame. Yes, the hormone rollercoaster can be brutal. Mood swings, rage, tears, exhaustion, brain fog — it's real. But blaming hormones and expecting everyone else to absorb the fallout costs us our power, our relationships, and our self-respect. In this episode, Nicole shares her own lived experience — the moments she's acted out, apologised, and sought therapy — and reframes emotional regulation not as suppression, but as maturity, self-leadership, and compassion. You'll explore: • Why guilt and shame around women's emotions keep us stuck • The surprising connection between puberty and perimenopause — and what we were (and weren't) taught about emotions • How to express anger, sadness, and overwhelm in healthy, productive ways • Why humans aren't meant to navigate this transition alone — and how to build your support squad • How to ask for what you need with clarity and kindness (without apology) • Why this phase isn't your undoing — it's your becoming This episode includes powerful coaching questions to help you reflect, reset, and parent your perimenopausal self with love. Because you won't get it right every time. Because it will catch you off guard. And because a wise woman is waiting for you on the next shore. 🎧 Resources mentioned: • Download the Hot & Healthy Menopause Symptom Tracker • Listen to the episode: The Perimenopause Support Squad • Join Nicole on a 3-day Hot & Healthy Retreat