Episode 50: Smelling Different, Living Different: Confidence, Sacrifice & the Courage to Build Your Life with Dr. Shannon Klingman

What happens when your body starts changing—and it wakes you up to the life you’ve been living?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Shannon Klingman, OB-GYN and founder of Lume Deodorant, for a conversation that starts with perimenopause, body odor, and the “why do I smell like onions?” question so many women are quietly asking… and unfolds into something far deeper.We talk about how women’s bodies change in midlife, why those changes can impact our confidence, and how feeling good in your body is often the first step to chasing the life you actually want. But we also go beyond the science.Dr. Klingman shares her experience of profound grief after the loss of a child, the sacrifices required to build a dream, and what it really means to believe in yourself when the path forward is uncertain. We explore the truth that every life direction comes with trade-offs—and that choosing yourself doesn’t mean it’s easy, but it can be worth it.This episode is for the woman who:Feels disconnected from her body or confidence in midlifeIs navigating perimenopause and wondering what the hell is happeningIs grieving something she never expected to loseKnows there’s more for her—but isn’t sure she’s brave enough yetThis isn’t just a conversation about deodorant.It’s about self-trust, confidence, grief, and the courage to go after your dreams anyway.Shop my favorite Lume Deodorant HEREJoin our free community and browse more Perimenopause products at WakeHerUp.co