Childhood Trauma, PTSD and Perimenopause: Lenore's Story

How does unresolved trauma show up in midlife? And why do so many women find old wounds resurfacing during perimenopause? In this episode, Jacquie sits down with her friend Lenore for an honest conversation about childhood trauma, PTSD, healing, and what happens when experiences you've carried for decades finally demand attention. Lenore shares how perimenopause brought long buried trauma back to the surface, why surviving difficult experiences doesn't automatically mean you've healed from them, and how therapy, self awareness, and telling the truth about your story can become part of recovery. Together they discuss: • Childhood trauma and its long term impact • PTSD in women and midlife mental health • Why perimenopause can intensify unresolved emotional experiences • The connection between trauma, parenting, and relationships • Therapy, healing, and reclaiming your voice • What it means to tell your story on your own terms This is a powerful conversation about trauma recovery, resilience, mental health, and the realities many women face in midlife. If you've ever wondered why old experiences seem to resurface later in life, this episode offers understanding, perspective, and hope.