Perimenopause can change everything—from your mood and sleep to your relationships and confidence. In this episode of Navigating Life After 40, host Roni Jai sits down with Carin Luna-Ostaseski to discuss her personal journey through perimenopause, including unexpected symptoms like panic attacks, anxiety, and brain fog.
Carin also shares how these experiences led her to create Hot or Just Me, a platform designed to support women navigating menopause. Roni and Carin dive into the struggles many women face, the lack of medical support, and why open conversations about menopause are so important.
Topics Covered:
- Signs and symptoms of perimenopause beyond hot flashes
- How perimenopause impacts mental health & relationships
- The importance of self-care and community support
- The Hot of Just Me journey
If you're navigating hormonal changes, mood swings, or just wondering if it’s "hot or just me," this episode is for you!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Navigating Midlife Challenges
02:18 Understanding Perimenopause and Its Symptoms
04:11 Personal Experiences with Anxiety and Panic Attacks
09:38 Navigating Healthcare: Finding Supportive Doctors
13:24 Creating a Community for Women in Midlife
18:25 Normalizing Conversations Around Menopause
24:25 Communicating with Partners About Menopause
28:22 Influence of Personal Journey on Professional Work
31:46 The Importance of Self-Care in Midlife
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