Menopause & Parenting: How To Cope When Both Feel Impossible

Struggling to juggle menopause symptoms and family life? You’re not alone. In this special compilation episode, Dr Naomi Potter brings together powerful moments from past guests who’ve shared the realities of parenting through perimenopause and menopause. If you've ever found yourself losing your temper amid menopausal rage, or you're unsure how to communicate to your kids that you're going through some changes, there is no need to feel alone. This episode sheds light on the stories and experiences that most mums can relate to – and offers some helpful tips for those in the thick of it. 💬 Topics include:• Why parenting can feel harder during perimenopause• Real stories from mums navigating symptoms + family demands• How to communicate needs with partners, kids and teens• Practical coping tools for overwhelming days• What support actually helps — emotionally and physicallyFollow Dr Naomi Potter:Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter00:00 – Parenting and menopause: why the struggle feels so real00:25 – Talking to kids about your menopause symptoms00:53 – How to explain hormonal changes to teenagers01:35 – Why timing matters when discussing menopause with your children01:52 – How to answer teens’ questions about perimenopause02:51 – Reassuring teenage girls about future menopause symptoms03:30 – Normalising menopause for the next generation03:54 – When your child’s age triggers unresolved memories04:58 – Understanding anxiety and emotional triggers in menopause05:19 – The link between postnatal depression, PMS and menopause mood changes06:17 – Why mums snap: identifying anger triggers and unmet needs07:11 – How to recognise your early signs of anger07:56 – Parenting teens during peak perimenopause08:44 – Balancing work, caring responsibilities and menopause09:31 – How anxiety and loss of confidence show up in midlife10:41 – Finding support from other menopausal women11:06 – What exercise snacking is and why it helps busy mums12:23 – Making movement accessible during parenting and menopause12:48 – Picking your battles: managing conflict with young children13:51 – Where to find more support from Dr Naomi PotterListen to the full episode with:Stacey Duguid: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dgl8cSiJPxrqd6PAxIfHb?si=YSlfSKgHTf-07DcMjQLx4AKate Lawler: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1eSbAVhA0ymFYWkGWzV5QP?si=N89k0ce9QE6kFVvFmw7LKgKate Silverton: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Qn172LZSPkAMHfoVKvvgb?si=yHf1wmBWQkGHjRG-E_C84gLou Featherstone: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pje5DvRy7rUoc3eyvJfSN?si=Sm5FBC5MSZiz8WRIom4aVQZoe Blaskey: https://open.spotify.com/episode/77B1G47a255EwkzQAsui96?si=kwFAL89SRQe4ZuBOM3hnrgLorraine Candy: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5oPlBmuiw0mI7yPEU3Ez6Z?si=oZpjkeoITnOk52Hyb1zInAKate Varah: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0045i47VBpjHvdotZipA7c?si=1ux-Gbx-SO2BU259sfL3LQLavina Mehta: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UNeIYs6QhMFTjTqnSU1pk?si=N6-7rBbCRzmpRU__PF2gSALouise Boyce: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HLr6inTWAtJS9OkEVsMkx?si=ZgpltgF3TemhmOTVazBwhw#menopause #naomipotter #perimenopause