Ep 27 - Perimenopause: Why we're Hot, Irritable and Can't get the scale moving - and what we can do about it

     In yet another follow-up to the past two episodes about body image, this week I’m joined by Dr. Shieva Ghofrany, an OB-GYN with 25 years of experience and the founder of Tribe Called V. She has shepherded me – and countless other women and families -  through some pretty traumatic medical hurdles, and she is talking all things perimenopause with me this week in the studio.
     She’s dishing about hormonal changes, misconceptions about treatments – especially hormone therapy - and how to manage symptoms like weight gain, hot flashes, low libido and mood shifts. You’ll never believe how helpful something as simple as Vitamin D3 is – or watching your alcohol, sugar and caffeine intake! There’s no one-size-fits-all approach but she definitely shares some action items.
     Most importantly, we talk about how self-compassion plays a role in these changes. We have to find a middle-ground between making positive changes and accepting the natural aging process. 
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     Tune in next week for more, and remember: Don’t just live your life—love it (imperfections and all)! ?