Episode 75: The Menopause Diaries - Real Talk, Real Symptoms

Episode Summar In this episode, Stacey and Krista share their personal journeys through perimenopause and menopause, discussing symptoms, treatments. They also explore the importance of open conversations and ongoing education about women's health during these life stages. Keywords Perimenopause, menopause, women's health, hormone therapy, aging, health journey, societal perceptions, open conversations Resources The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Merch Announcement 01:50 Stacey's Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) Diagnosis 04:23 Krista's Perimenopause Start 07:12 Cognitive Changes and Memory Issues 08:48 The Role of Supplements and Nutrition 11:10 Navigating Conversations about Menopause 13:49 The Impact of Alcohol on Menopausal Symptoms 16:52 Physical Changes and Symptoms of Menopause 20:20 Navigating Menopause: Supplements and Health Strategies 23:21 Personal Health Journeys: Cholesterol and Self-Care 25:21 Understanding Body Changes: Strength and Composition 27:09 Hormone Replacement Therapy: Long-Term Considerations 28:13 Peaks, Pits, and Plans Connect with Us!  We love hearing from you We share more of our lives and extra behind the scenes content on our Instagram account Instagram and Threads: @sisterssocialcall   Krista Pura Vida Hair Co.  FB: https://www.facebook.com/krista.ursulescu?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr Insta: @krista_ursulescu Tiktok @kristaursulescu   https://www.tiktok.com/@kristaursulescu?_t=ZM-8t1KmIzGEVy&_r=1 Blooms and Brushstrokes - Krista's watercolor painting channel https://youtube.com/@kristaursulescu?si=zP-EqvurzM2pJArQ   Stacey www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ursulescu-4189b1170   Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay