Episode 1: Is It Just Me? Welcome to Peri-Menopause

On the ’Mones — Episode 1: Welcome to the Hormonal Girl BandIs it just me… or is something seriously happening to my body?In the very first episode of On the ’Mones, pharmacist of 25 years, Kate Thomas pulls back the curtain on perimenopause, hormones, rage-quitting jobs, libido loss, bone health, and the quiet suffering so many women carry alone.From estrogen “leaving the group chat” to a friend breaking down in the kitchen whispering “I thought it was just me”, this episode sets the tone for the podcast: honest, evidence-based, funny, messy, and deeply human.You’ll hear:Why peri-menopause catches so many women off guardHow hormones are meant to rise and fall (spoiler: balance is a myth)How hormones fluctuate during perimenopause and menopauseThe Beyoncé–P!nk–Adele explanation your biology teacher never gave youWhy loss of libido isn’t a personal failure, and what options actually existA takedown of seed cycling (sorry, chia pudding)And a new segment: Is it peri-menopause or am I just being a Karen?If you’ve ever felt anxious, irritable, flat, foggy, ragey, invisible, or like your brain “isn’t braining” anymore, this is for you.  Whether you are in perimenopause, approaching menopause, or simply trying to understand your hormones, I've got you.You’re not broken. It’s not your fault. And you’re definitely not alone.Welcome to On the ’Mones. Let’s get on them.Read more about this episode at Medication Clarity Clinic - Kate's own medication education and telehealth consulting site: https://medicationclarity.com.au