Perimenopause, Mental Load, and Why We're Not Going Away with Beth Crosby (Garbage Mom)

This week we welcome Beth Crosby, aka Garbage Mom, to the show. Beth is an actress, comedian, and content creator.She started creating content during the pandemic as an outlet to connect with other women and share in the perimenopause transition. She now has over 250k subscribers and is the creator of Perimenapalooza™.We talk about her symptoms of perimenopause and how anxiety was one of the worst. We also chat about being in an industry that works last minute and isn't conducive to women being mothers.She shares how she had undiagnosed celiac disease that was causing a lot of issues and dealt with medical gaslighting from doctors until she finally got the right tests to discover what was going on.She also shares why, even though she knew how raw and honest she wanted to be, it's scary to really put everything out there online.And she shares some amazing attention she's getting from her idols—Alanis Morissette commented on her post about Perimenapalooza.She's hilarious, vulnerable, and completely unfiltered about what it's really like navigating perimenopause while trying to keep your career, marriage, and sanity intact.HighlightsGen X is the first generation refusing to accept the status quo whether it's breaking generational trauma or demanding better healthcare.If something feels off, keep going until you find the help you need.Motherhood is a gift but also hard.Vaginal estrogen can make a real difference when sex drive disappears.Freeze your eggs if you're young and unsure about timing.Couples therapy helps navigate the changes perimenopause brings to relationships.Don't accept "it's just your period" as an answer push for help.If you're experiencing symptoms that don't feel right, don't accept "it's just your period" or "this is normal" as an answer. Keep pushing until you find the help you need.Talk to your provider about what's actually happening. If they dismiss you, find someone who will listen.Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss upcoming episodes.Connect with Beth:WebsiteInstagramGet in Touch with Me:WebsiteInstagramYoutubeSubstack