Is it perimenopause or...? Get the basics on this transitional time of your life

Can we just talk about how wholly unprepared most of us are for this massive transitional time in our lives?It's one of those things we often don't talk about until it starts happening. And even while it's happening you might feel shame about having symptoms like insomnia, mood swings, hot flashes, changes in libido, skin, metabolism or your cycles. You're expected to just keep working, tending to your kids and life responsibilities, while also feeling unsure about whether what you're experiencing is normal.And are these even symptoms of the menopausal transition? What else might be going on in your late 30's, 40's and early 50's that may be at the root of some of your hormonal imbalances?There's a lot to unpack here. And instead of seeing this time as a complete mystery, I'm here to offer basic information about what perimenopause actually is and how it can be a time of powerful reclamation of yourself rather than a total shitshow. Listen in to learn:what the difference between menopause, perimenopause, early menopause, premature menopause and post-menopause arewhen your symptoms might NOT be perimenopausea new paradigm of thought around the perimenopausal timeways to help prepare for a more easeful transition whether you have symptoms or not (and no matter what age you are)Resources:FREE Track your cycle basics guideToday's shownotes: Is it perimenopause?Episode 5: Are you ovulating?Episode 18: Uterine tonicsEpisode 41: Nature connection + stress  w Efan HsiehEpisode 66: What is your irregular cycle telling you?If you loved this episode, share it with a friend, or take a screenshot and share on social media and tag me @herbalwombwisdom.  And if you love this podcast, leave a rating & write a review! It's really helpful to get the show to more amazing humans like you.  ❤️DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I’m an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal health concerns.Click here to send me a quick message :)