Podcasts seem to help me quite a bit… ones that may resonate are -hidden brain, NPR -on Being, krista tippet But, i say all this just to emphasize how much i believe becoming more informed about the way our bodies work can improve the types of external reactions/ distressing opinions or even sensations that can come with those naturally uncomfortable parts of evolultion. Don’t know if it helps, but with similar issues i have had listening to content that is informative and unbiased has been a Godsend. Even doing a google.scholar.org deep dive for peer reviewed research on these topics is a great way to distract the mind for an hour or so without feeding into what is already difficult. Best wishes to all 🥹💖

I’m glad it helped, we can learn so much by sharing our experiences experiences ❤️peri menopause is a tough and scary transition. Thankfully there’s lots of information out there on it. It felt good understanding that I wasn’t going crazy and that my hormones were fluctuating wildly. One minute I’m laughing, the next I want to punch something 😂 knowing that it’s my hormones, has helped me to give myself the appropriate support I need both physical and emotional. I’m here if you want to chat about it ❤️

Check out these specialists & podcasts, hopefully they’ll help. Dr Mary Claire Dr Louise Newson (Newson Clinic) Dr Vonda Wright https://youtu.be/oQqcnYcKx68?si=0n6yJ7yyqOdzCaR- https://youtu.be/Cgo2mD4Pc54?si=oWv_VvBMOhLHTr00

Hi Nicole, I’m 51 & have really struggled with peri- menopause. It feels likes I’ve completely lost myself, I don’t feel like me. My body doesn’t work in the same way, my mind has changed. My anxiety went through the roof. I’m also caring for aging parents. They call this age bracket the ‘sandwhich years’. I can suggest some menopause doctors on instagram/ YouTube who have really helped me understand myself better during this transition. The best thing you can do, is to be kind to yourself; this is a difficult stage in your life. So try to do things to look after yourself: early nights, exercise, whole food etc. there are so many women out there currently experiencing similar things. We are not alone 🥰

From what I’m seeing, this is very common angst women going through peri - menopause. I have a friend who is 45 whose been telling me. Apparently there is lots of information now and help. Maybe start with what feels easiest for you, that could be the spiritual angle, or practicing some self care like switching your mobile off for a few hours or, booking out a day a week to do something you like, or a face mask and an early night every Friday etc. just one small step in the direction of self care that will begin to help you feel a little better 💗