Episode 10: Perimenopause

In Episode 10, we’re talking perimenopause. Not as experts with all the answers, but as two women right in the middle of it.Liz shares her terrifying experience of neurological symptoms, scans, hospital tests and being told it might be MS or a brain tumour, before finally discovering it was perimenopause. Bernie talks about endometriosis, anxiety, UTIs, body changes, overwhelm and the messy overlap between burnout and hormones.We also talk about:The overlap between burnout, chronic stress and perimenopauseHealth anxiety and being dismissed by medical professionalsHRT and the difference it made within daysBody changes, weight gain and learning to live in a different bodyBrain fog, fatigue and forgetting basic words Why so many of us feel we have to fight to be heardThe emotional and psychological impact of hormonal changeNervous system overwhelm and learning to regulate differentlyWhy connection and hearing “me too” matters so muchThis one is honest, emotional, funny in places, and deeply validating for anyone who’s ever wondered: “Is it just me?”Episode shownotes:Dr Louise Newson: Menopause specialist and educatorDr Nicky Keay: Specialist in exercise, hormones and female healthRenee McGregor: Leading Sports and Eating disorder specialist dietitianStay in touchEmail: [email protected]: @liz.good.child and @bernadettedancy_stresscoachWork with usLiz: 1:1 coaching/therapy (availability + info):https://www.lizgoodchild.co.uk/Bernie: 1:1 stress & lifestyle coaching + CPD-accredited training in Stress Management for Health and Wellness Professionals:http://www.stress-ed.co.uk