The Real Midlife Transition—For Women and Men (And How to Get Through It)

This week on Thursday Tea with Sami, we’re exploring the hormonal changes of midlife—for both women and men—and the powerful ways these shifts affect our health, emotions, identity, and relationships.

My guest, Adrienne Irizarry, HWH, is an East Asian medicine practitioner specializing in hormonal balance and trauma-informed wellness. Together, we unpack how perimenopause, menopause, and andropause unfold in the body, why these years can feel so overwhelming, and how couples and families can navigate this transition with understanding and connection—not conflict.

Whether you’re moving through this stage yourself, loving someone who is, or simply curious about what lies ahead, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical support.

In this episode, we discuss:
 ✨ What hormonal changes look like in midlife for both men and women
✨ Overlooked early signs of perimenopause and andropause
✨ Why stress, sleep, and energy shifts feel so intense during this stage
✨ Natural, non-invasive approaches to restoring balance
✨ How midlife impacts mood, identity, partnership, and intimacy
✨ Why “meno-divorce” is rising—and how to prevent it
✨ How couples can grow stronger together during midlife transitions

This conversation is eye-opening, validating, hopeful—and truly for everyone.

Pour yourself a cup, settle in, and let’s dive deep together.

If you’d like to connect with Adrienne, explore her offerings, or learn more about her approach to midlife wellness, visit www.moonessence.life
 and follow her on Instagram and social platforms at @moonessenceme.

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