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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2025 · 38 MIN

Estrogen, Atrophy, & Awkward Conversations with Laura Blundo

from Things My Mother Forgot to Mention · host Jan Bergstrom and Patti Meyer

In this week’s episode, we talk with the grounded and deeply wise Laura Blundo about her very real (and very relatable) journey through perimenopause, menopause, and all the bodily WTFs in between.We chat about:What it’s like when no one tells you about periods, sex, or menopauseThe emotional side of menopause—and yes, grief is a thingVaginal atrophy (it’s real, it’s painful, and it’s not just "in your head")The Mona Lisa Touch, radiofrequency treatments, and other (sometimes painful!) interventionsFinding the right doctor who takes menopause seriouslyHormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)—bioidentical, pellets, creams, and moreWhether your vagina is whispering “WTF” or your libido has RSVP’d “no” to the party, this one’s for you. Grab a tea (or a tequila) and let’s talk about the stuff nobody ever warned us about.About Laura Blundo:Laura is a NH girl, woman, from head to toe, going back to the 1700s. She’s now in her early 60s, and coming into her children's weddings, becoming a new grandparent, all while embarking on a move to a new area this past December. In her personal world, she loves her family and friendships, she loves gardening, hiking, boating, skiing—pretty much all that nature has to offer. As a professional, she is a Relationship Coach, working with couples as well as individuals in helping them become more loving, respectful, nurturing humans. She specializes in Betrayal Trauma recovery as well as the traumas experienced in childhood, which directly affect how people show up in their relationships today.Links:Laura’s website: https://www.relationshipawakenings.com/We are now the stewards of an 1840s farm house with a GIANT red barn! It's exciting, and daunting at the same time.  It's called "Joy Farm", which will be incorporated into my coaching practice with workshops and intensives. Find resources mentioned in this episode here.Learn more about this podcast here.Submit your 90-second lesson/experience here.Apply to be a guest here.Stay updated on new episodes here.*Information shared on this podcast is not medical advice. If you have a concern about your physical or mental health, please seek support from a proessional.

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