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EPISODE · Oct 2, 2025 · 18 MIN

The #1 Lesson I’ve Learned About Menopause

from Smiling Gives You Wrinkles

In this episode Donna shares the most important lesson she’s learned after six years writing about and interviewing menopause experts: that you don’t need to fix yourself to thrive in midlife.Instead, Donna explores how embracing your authentic self, owning your quirks, and using the tools you already have can transform perimenopause and beyond into a time of confidence, joy, and growth.What you’ll discover in this episode:* Why vulnerability is a superpower in midlife* How to shift your mindset from fixing to thriving* The beauty confidence hack no cream can give you* The underrated power of routines for feeling grounded* How trusting your gut sharpens with age and opens doorsWhether you’re approaching perimenopause, in the midst of it, or postmenopausal, this episode is a reminder that menopause isn’t the end - it’s a beginning.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to share it with your friends, follow the podcast and leave a review. You can also follow Donna on Instagram and Tik Tok and subscribe to her new substack, My Skin Type Is Sober too. 

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