Is This Perimenopause? The Symptoms Women Are Told to Ignore. Ep# #152

Is This Perimenopause? The Symptoms Women Are Told to Ignore with Julie, The Menopause OTBrain fog.Anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere.Waking up at 3:00 AM for no reason.A body that suddenly feels older overnight.If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering, “What is wrong with me?” — you are far from alone.In this powerful episode of Dare On with Jodi, we’re breaking the silence around perimenopause, menopause, and the massive knowledge gap in women’s health that leaves so many women confused and unsupported.Jodi sits down with Julie Parana, founder of The Menopause OT, who shares her personal story of surgical menopause at 42 and how it led her to discover just how little education women (and even doctors) receive about this stage of life.The result? Millions of women experiencing symptoms they don’t understand… and being told it’s “just aging.”This conversation is here to change that.You’ll walk away feeling validated, informed, and empowered to take control of your health and your next chapter.In This Episode We Talk AboutThe most common early symptoms of menopause many women missBrain fog, anxiety, sleep issues, and joint pain in midlifeWhy so many doctors aren’t trained to treat menopauseThe truth about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the myths many women still believeHow Julie’s experience with surgical menopause led her to create The Menopause OTKey Takeaways✨ Menopause doesn’t start at 50 for many women. Symptoms can begin in your mid-30s and early 40s. (share this episode with your daughters!)✨ Anxiety, sleep disruption, brain fog, and unexplained aches are often early hormonal symptoms.✨ There is a huge knowledge gap in women’s healthcare when it comes to menopause.✨ You don’t have to silently suffer—there are treatments, tools, and support available.Meet Our GuestJulie Parana – The Menopause OTJulie is an occupational therapist and certified menopause coach dedicated to helping women understand and navigate the menopause transition.After experiencing surgical menopause herself at age 42, she discovered firsthand how little support women receive during this phase of life. Now she educates and empowers women through evidence-based menopause education, lifestyle strategies, and coaching.Her mission is simple: Help women feel like themselves again.You can connect with Julie and learn more about her work using the links in the show notes.Connect With JulieMenopause Doesn’t Have to Suck” Audio Series -  Download my free audio guide to learn what’s happening in your body — and what actually helps.https://the-menopause-ot.kit.com/da610e33d2IG:  @themenoot https://www.instagram.com/themenoot?igsh=MWx6anlkam14eDRqeg%3D%3D&utm_source=qrWebsite: https://www.themenopauseot.comA Resource For Your Next ChapterFeeling stuck wondering:What’s next for me?Who am I now?How do I reconnect with myself again?You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out alone either.Download Jodi’s free guide HERE.Your 4-Step Guide to Rediscovering Yourself Using the D.A.R.E. FrameworkThis simple but powerful resource will help you start turning:confusion → clarityfear → courage“someday” → today✨ The life you’ve been waiting for is already inside you.Grab the guide in the show notes and start daring on today.Send me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! The Dare On Retreat- A Weekend to Return to Yourself!September 2026- Only 8 spots remain!  Click HERE.DISCLAIMER: The commentary and opinions available on this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and not for the purpose of providing medical, physical, or psychological advice. You should contact a trained medical professional before making any significant changes to your health and wellness routine and with respect to any particular issue or problem.