138: What to Do When Perimenopause Hits

For someone who encourages “embracing change,” I’m being tested by “THE CHANGE!” Anyone else in their peri/menopause era?

From bloodwork and HRT, to gym membership and new trainer, I’m choosing to be proactive and not allow weight gain and hormonal shifts to run the show anymore.

It’s a whole new world in some ways for me with a body I don’t recognize these days and side effects I’d rather not live with. If you’re in this boat or somewhere nearby, let’s talk openly and honestly about how we can pivot with confidence even through the unknowns.

Highlights:

(04:37) Fans everywhere, hormones everywhere... welcome to my perimenopause era

(08:24) Twenty-five pounds later and not feeling like myself, what are we gonna do about it?

(12:11) Estrogen patches: loved the benefits, did NOT love what came with it

(19:10) New gym, new trainer, and me officially taking my body back

(22:59) New face, new makeup, electrolytes - we’re updating the whole system

(26:38) Perimenopause, I am coming for you!

Mentioned:

@jordanreynoldsco for content strategy, photography, and retreats (find link to join us in Charleston in her bio)