S1 · Ep 6: Perimenopause & Identity Shifts — Midlife, Confidence & Being Heard | Victoria L | The MindSpa Podcast

Send us Fan MailPerimenopause can bring unexpected changes to the body, emotions, and sense of identity. For many women, these shifts can feel confusing, isolating, and difficult to discuss openly.In this episode of The MindSpa Podcast, hosts Tina Wilston and Michelle Massunken speak with Victoria L, a midlife strategist and author, about the often misunderstood experience of perimenopause and the identity shifts that can accompany it.Victoria shares her personal journey of experiencing symptoms in her early thirties and the challenges she faced when many were dismissed or misunderstood within the healthcare system. Her experience led her to explore how women can better understand the physical, emotional, and psychological changes that may occur during this stage of life.The conversation expands beyond commonly discussed symptoms to examine the wide range of experiences women report during perimenopause. Tina, Michelle, and Victoria also discuss how stigma and silence around menopause can leave many women feeling unsupported or unsure where to turn for information.The episode also explores the emotional and relational aspects of midlife transitions. Victoria reflects on how identity, confidence, and self-perception can shift during this period, and why reconnecting with personal values and small sources of joy can support wellbeing.About the GuestVictoria L is a holistic midlife strategist, international bestselling author, and host of the Chaos, Clarity, and Confidence: Finding YOU Again podcast. Through her work, she supports women navigating the physical and emotional transitions of midlife, including perimenopause, burnout, and identity shifts. Her approach focuses on helping women reconnect with themselves while navigating this stage of life.Connect With Victoria L Amazon | PodcastThe MindSpa PodcastThoughtful conversations about mental health, relationships, identity, healing, grounded in clinical expertise and steady human insight.HostsTina Wilston, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist Co-Owner, MindSpa Mental Health CentreLinkedIn, Instagram, FacebookMichelle Massunken, MSW, RSWCo-Owner, MindSpa Mental Health CentreLinkedIn, Instagram, FacebookMindSpa Mental Health CentreOttawa - Kanata & Gloucesterthemindspa.caLinkedIn, instagramListen onApple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube