What Every Woman Needs To Know About Perimenopause: Sophie Hunt – Into Healing S3, Ep.3

Sophie is a physician assistant with over two decades of experience in women’s health, guiding countless patients through the often-misunderstood transition of perimenopause. Drawing from both clinical expertise and personal perspective, she sheds light on the subtle yet disruptive shifts that can begin as early as 35 — from mood changes and insomnia to migraines and hormonal fluctuations. Sophie unpacks the stigma and silence surrounding perimenopause, offering clarity on hormone therapy, the nuances of bioidentical versus non-bioidentical options, and the importance of self-advocacy in medical spaces. This conversation reframes perimenopause not as decline, but as a profound invitation into power, wisdom, and renewal — a chapter where women can reclaim agency over their health and step more fully into themselves.⭐️ In this episode, you’ll learn ⭐️00:00 Introduction to Perimenopause00:34 Meet Sophie Hunt: Women's Health Clinician01:23 Understanding Perimenopause Symptoms02:30 The Impact of Hormone Therapy03:43 Challenges in Women's Health Research04:09 Navigating Perimenopause: Personal Experiences05:14 Common Symptoms and Misconceptions07:18 Biological Changes During Perimenopause09:27 Emotional and Mental Health During Perimenopause10:34 The Importance of Self-Advocacy13:16 Supporting Women Through Perimenopause15:35 Empowerment After Menopause26:40 The Role of Partners in Perimenopause27:56 The Journey to Self-Acceptance30:58 Understanding Perimenopause and Birth Control Options32:54 Hormone Therapy in Perimenopause35:58 Supporting Mental and Emotional Health38:16 Nutrition and Gut Health39:49 Menopause and Long-Term Health Risks42:06 Bioidentical vs. Non-Bioidentical Hormones43:50 Testosterone and Women's Health45:39 The Benefits of Menopausal Hormone Therapy51:17 The Positive Side of Menopause56:49 Resources and Final Thoughts👉 Follow Sophie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopauseclinicofaustinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/menopauseclinicofaustinWebsite: https://sophiehuntpa.com/📚 Episode References:The New Menopause by Dr. Haver: https://amzn.to/3W3gAS3Estrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming & Carol Tavris: https://amzn.to/3L8bTnF✏️ Download Transcript (generated by an AI service):https://shorturl.at/uCSc2👂Listen to the Into Healing Podcast while you're on-the-go!🎧  Apple podcast: https://apple.co/3wmd4sz🎧  Spotify: https://rb.gy/ceqmkt👉 Become a member on our Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/intohealing👉 Subscribe to the YouTube channelwww.youtube.com/@Into.Healing👉 Follow Into HealingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intohealing/Website: https://www.intohealing.com/UpScrolled: @intohealing👉 Follow MiraInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirakaddoura TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mira.kaddoura Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirakaddoura/💌 Sign up for the Healing newsletter https://www.intohealing.com/newsletter🖐 Into Healing is produced by Red & Co. https://redandco.com/Disclaimers• As a reminder, Into Healing is for informational and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute medical or psychological advice.• Into Healing recognizes that for people suffering under traumatic forces beyond their control, beginning a healing journey is often not possible. For these neighbors, both near and far, let us make a better world where all who wish to heal have the time, space, and resources they need.