You’re Not Going Crazy… It Might Be Perimenopause

If you’re over 35 and suddenly wondering, “What the hell is happening to me?” — this episode is for you.My best friend Haileigh Mason is back, and we’re diving headfirst into what we lovingly call “cougar puberty” — aka perimenopause.We’re talking about the symptoms women experience every single day but are too often told are simply part of “getting older.” The anxiety. The brain fog. The body changes. Waking up in the middle of the night. Feeling exhausted. Losing your sex drive. Vaginal dryness. Feeling irritated by literally EVERYTHING your husband does. And maybe the hardest part of all — feeling like you don’t recognize yourself anymore.Haileigh breaks down what may actually be happening with estrogen and progesterone throughout perimenopause and why your hormones can feel like an absolute roller coaster.We get into:💋 When perimenopause can actually begin💋 Progesterone vs. estrogen and why both matter💋 Anxiety, brain fog and suddenly feeling mentally “off”💋 Why you may start waking up at 2 or 3 AM💋 Body composition and weight changes💋 What can happen to your sex drive during perimenopause💋 Vaginal dryness, painful sex and changes in sensitivity💋 Why communication with your partner matters more than ever💋 Hormone testing and why Haley looks at symptoms alongside labs💋 Estrogen cream and vaginal health💋 Heart palpitations and when you should still talk to your doctor💋 Hormones, birth control and antidepressants💋 Hydration, strength training, stretching and taking care of your body💋 Why perimenopause does NOT have to become your new identityAnd yes… we also discuss why your husband chewing too loudly may suddenly feel like a personal attack.If you’ve been saying, “I just don’t feel like myself anymore,” I hope this conversation gives you questions to bring to a qualified healthcare professional and helps you feel more informed about what may be happening in your body.Send this episode to the women in your life — and honestly, send it to the men too. They need the perimenopause survival guide just as much as we do.Follow Cassidy:💋 Instagram: @its_cassidybybee💋 TikTok: @Thatintimacychick💋 Shop & Resources: cassidybybee.comConnect with Haley Mason:💋 Mason Aesthetics & Wellness💋 West Haven, Utah💋 Hormone & wellness care, including telehealth optionsThis episode is for educational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.