880: Perimenopause | 7 Things No One Warned Me About

from The Rachel Hollis Podcast · host Rachel Hollis

In this episode of the Rachel Hollis podcast, Rachel dives into the often overlooked and misunderstood journey of perimenopause and menopause. She shares her personal experiences with various symptoms including hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia, weight gain, brain fog, and unexpected hair growth. Through humor and candid storytelling, Rachel provides practical advice and support for women undergoing these life changes, encouraging them to advocate for their own health and well-being.Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold!00:45 Welcome and Podcast Subscription01:56 Perimenopause: Let's Talk About It04:01 Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause06:55 Symptom 1: Hot Flashes16:10 Symptom 2: Mood Swings23:22 Symptom 3: Insomnia28:47 Symptom 4: Weight Gain34:54 Symptom 5: Brain Fog37:06 Symptom 6: Nausea38:52 Symptom 7: Unwanted Hair41:05 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videosFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollisTo learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In this episode of the Rachel Hollis podcast, Rachel dives into the often overlooked and misunderstood journey of perimenopause and menopause. She shares her personal experiences with various symptoms including hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia, weight gain, brain fog, and unexpected hair growth. Through humor and candid storytelling, Rachel provides practical advice and support for women undergoing these life changes, encouraging them to advocate for their own health and well-being. Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 00:45 Welcome and Podcast Subscription 01:56 Perimenopause: Let's Talk About It 04:01 Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause 06:55 Symptom 1: Hot Flashes 16:10 Symptom 2: Mood Swings 23:22 Symptom 3: Insomnia 28:47 Symptom 4: Weight Gain 34:54 Symptom 5: Brain Fog 37:06 Symptom 6: Nausea 38:52 Symptom 7: Unwanted Hair 41:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/ Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videos Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices.

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