49. Perimenopause, Mood Swings and Finding Your Calm Again

Depression isn't something you "get over." You learn to live with it. These were the words my therapist told me that changed everything. That realisation shifted how I approached every emotional storm that's come since, especially this new one: perimenopause. In this episode, I open up about what it's really like when your hormones start rewriting the rules. From 2am wake-ups and brain fog to guilt and overwhelm, I share the small, doable steps that are helping me find balance again, and how you can too. I share why emotional awareness is the missing piece in this conversation, how to support yourself (and others) through hormonal changes, and why the truth habit matters more than ever when your body feels out of sync. If you've ever thought "what the hell is wrong with me?" or if you love someone who's asking that this one's for you. "You're not broken. It's just chemistry" – Jenny Maxwell You'll hear about: • Why hormonal imbalance isn't a character flaw • How depression and perimenopause overlap • The truth about the "I'm fine" lie • Practical ways to rebalance mind and body • How men can support women through hormonal shifts • Small daily anchors that restore calm Press Pause: https://jennymcoaching.thrivecart.com/presspause/ Your Anytime Reset: https://jennymcoaching.thrivecart.com/youranytimereset/ 1:1 Coaching Book a call: https://calendly.com/jennymcoaching/initial-call?month=2025-09   Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennymaxwell-leadership-coach-replacemicromanagement/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jennymcoaching/?hl=en  Website - https://jennymcoaching.com/   Don't Miss the Next Breakthrough Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss a reset moment. And if this episode spoke to you, would you leave a quick review? It helps more women find the tools they didn't know they needed. Whether you're a mom, a partner, or someone supporting a loved one through postpartum, please share this episode with someone who needs to feel less alone. A problem shared is a problem halved.  Before You Go This is your reminder that you're not too much, and you're not not enough.  You are allowed to take up space, to need support, and to rest.  And if that feels hard right now, I'm here. You're not alone in this.   Episode produced by Between Tracks Media Productions - https://www.betweentracks.com/