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EPISODE · Mar 1, 2026 · 4 MIN

How Do I Know If It’s Perimenopause? Early Signs & Symptoms Explained

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Have you been feeling “not quite yourself” but can’t explain why?In this opening episode of Thrive Through Menopause, Liz Lay explores the early, often subtle signs of perimenopause - from disrupted sleep and anxiety to brain fog, bloating, and changes in confidence at work.Many women assume they simply need to cope better. But fluctuating hormones impact the nervous system, mood, cognition, digestion and energy long before hot flushes appear.This episode offers clarity, reassurance, and a powerful mindset shift: awareness reduces self-blame. When you understand what’s happening in your body, you can respond with calm rather than criticism.If this resonates, follow the podcast and explore practical support through The Seven Day Mini Reset below.#Perimenopause #MenopauseSupport #MenopauseAtWork #HormoneHealth #NervousSystemRegulationFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Liz1ay/?viewas=100000686899395LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/liz-lay-367072bInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizlay_menopause?igsh=enBvaWxqaHdtcnFi&utm_source=qr7 DAY MINI RESETFreebie: https://lnkd.in/enthMgRZJoin the Menopause Moments private facebook group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DSPmR6kog/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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