Is This Perimenopause? Decoding the Signs and Symptoms w/ Dr. Aleksandra Gajer

If your periods are changing, your moods feel unpredictable, and you’ve been told “your labs look normal,” you’re not imagining things. Perimenopause can feel like waking up in a body you don’t recognize, with brain fog, night sweats, anxiety, weight changes, and sleep that suddenly disappears. The good news? There is a biological explanation for what’s happening, and once you understand it, everything starts to make more sense.Join host Nathalia as she sits down with Dr. Aleksandra Gajer, a physician and founder of The Gajer Practice, to break down what’s really happening in your brain, hormones, and metabolism during your 30s and 40s. Together, they unpack the science of perimenopause in a way that feels clear, empowering, and actionable, so you can stop questioning yourself and start getting the support you deserve.In this episode, you will discover:- What’s happening with estrogen, progesterone, insulin, cortisol, thyroid hormones, and testosterone during perimenopause, and how they impact mood, weight, sleep, and energy- How to tell whether symptoms like anxiety, fatigue, and insomnia may be hormone-related- The role of metabolic health, inflammation, and mitochondrial function in this phase of life- What peptides are (in simple terms) and how they may support energy, recovery, and body composition when used appropriately- The foundational lifestyle shifts, nutrition, movement, stress management, and sleep, that must be in place for lasting hormonal balanceRemember: Perimenopause isn’t the beginning of the end, it’s the beginning of a new conversation with your body. When you understand what’s shifting and advocate for deeper care, you move from confusion to clarity, and from surviving to truly thriving.Resources & Links- Try the Lively App for Free:- Lively Instagram- Learn more about Lively: - Connect with Dr. Aleksandra Gajer: Website: https://thegajerpractice.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegajerpractice/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegajerpractice YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGajerPractice/videos Free Introductory Call: https://thegajerpractice.as.me/free-intro-call Stay connected with Ask Lively: Subscribe, follow, and leave us a review so we can keep bringing empowering, evidence-based conversations about women’s health your way!