Taboo Talk – Season 2, Episode 2 The Truth About Libido, Perimenopause & Burnout: It’s Not Just You

🔑 Key Takeaways:Libido isn’t the problem—it’s a symptom of deeper imbalance. There’s a hidden “missing decade” in women’s health that we need to talk about more. Hormonal shifts in your 30s and 40s are real—even if your bloods say otherwise. You don’t have to do it all. And you shouldn’t have to. Healing starts with listening to your body, not fighting it.  🗣️ Quotes to Remember:“Not having a libido, weight gain—those are symptoms. Just like a cough or a broken leg. They’re messages from your body.” – Emma McDonald“You don’t have to do it all. And better yet—you don’t want to do it all.” – Sarah Jordan-Ross“You are not broken. You’re just disconnected—and you can find your way back.” – Emma McDonald  ⏱️ Key Moments:00:00 – Welcome to Season 2: Noticing what’s going on in women’s bodies 03:00 – Libido as a messenger, not a malfunction 06:00 – The ‘invisible decade’ between postpartum and menopause 10:30 – Why many GPs dismiss hormone issues in women under 40 14:00 – “I haven’t felt right since…” — understanding mum depletion 20:00 – Grounding, nourishment, and nervous system regulation 101 28:00 – Poop, protein & perimenopause: the stuff no one talks about 35:00 – Sex, safety & shame: decoding desire through love languages 44:00 – What labs don’t show and why it matters 50:00 – Hormone therapy: when it helps, when it doesn’t, and what else matters 58:00 – One gentle way to reconnect with your body again  👤 Guest:Emma McDonaldNaturopath & Wellness PractitionerAdvocate for Women’s Health, Cyclical Living & Nervous System Safety