Perimenopause stole my personality with Clare Amos

I didn’t want to look back and think, why did I keep doing all that… when I could’ve been walking along the coast with a coffee.”At 43, Clare’s life didn’t crack, it crumbled. What started as random health issues soon turned into panic attacks, personality changes, and years of feeling like a stranger to herself. She jokes that she could write a book based on her health notes alone… and honestly, she could.In this raw, funny, and deeply honest episode, Clare opens up about the seven-year stretch where she lost her sense of self, her joy, and her confidence,  only to slowly find a new way forward using pen, paper, and permission (from/to herself)We talk about:Working yourself into the ground and calling it normalWhat no one tells you about perimenopause (especially if you don’t know you’re in it)Rage, withdrawal, and wondering where the old you wentMr. Worry, Who Moved My Cheese, and other bedtime-book wisdomWhy sometimes the bravest move is writing it all down and starting againThis is a conversation for anyone feeling blindsided by midlife, still deep in the thick of it, or wondering if they’re the only one who feels this undone.Spoiler: you’re not. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Unravelling: The Diary of a Midlife Mess.If something resonated with you today, I’d love to hear your thoughts,  come join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram @theglowupguide_au or visit sharonwilkesburt.com for more resources and support.Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you’re enjoying the journey so far!