Show Notes
In this eye-opening multi-part series, we dive deep into the powerful hormonal shifts that both moms and daughters experience. These transitions can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to drive a wedge between you. Together, we’ll explore how changes in estrogen impact not only your body but also your emotional well-being and your relationship. With expert insights, we unpack the psychological challenges of these pivotal transitions and offer practical ways to build a stronger, more understanding bond during this transformative time. Don’t miss this must-listen to series for any mother-daughter duo navigating life’s most complex hormonal changes!
More from The Sanity Check: Perimenopause and Menopause Uncovered
Feeling unlike yourself lately—and quietly wondering if it’s more than “just stress”? 💔✨ In this episode, we sit down with reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Julie Brownley to talk honestly about what so many of us are living through: brain fog, ragey PMS, night sweats, feeling overwhelmed, and asking “Is this perimenopause… or is it just me?” You’ll hear why you’re not crazy, not weak, and definitely not alone, what’s actually happening with your hormones and brain, and the real options—from labs to lifestyle to hormone therapy—that can help you feel like yourself again.
Sex doesn’t have to hurt—and in fact, it might even help your pelvic floor. But are Kegels the answer, or are we doing too many? And what’s really behind the so-called “sneeze pee”? 👀 In this enlightening and down-to-earth conversation, Dr. Sam DuFlo, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, breaks down what every woman should know about pelvic health during perimenopause. From when to strengthen to when to relax, she helps us rethink how we care for our bodies through change. We also explore intimacy, self-advocacy, and the power of building a supportive team through this transition. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you’ll feel more connected to your body than ever. Learn now. Thrive later. Your pelvic floor will thank you.
Sex doesn’t have to hurt—and in fact, it might even help your pelvic floor. But are Kegels the answer, or are we doing too many? And what’s really behind the so-called “sneeze pee”? 👀 In this enlightening and down-to-earth conversation, Dr. Sam DuFlo, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, breaks down what every woman should know about pelvic health during perimenopause. From when to strengthen to when to relax, she helps us rethink how we care for our bodies through change. We also explore intimacy, self-advocacy, and the power of building a supportive team through this transition. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you’ll feel more connected to your body than ever. Learn now. Thrive later. Your pelvic floor will thank you.
In this episode, we reveal how rage in perimenopause and menopause isn’t just a burden—it’s a signal. Like a dashboard light, it points to what needs attention, not what should be ignored. For too long women have been told to silence it, but hidden inside is clarity, strength, and voice. When harnessed, rage becomes a compass for power and choice in midlife. Join us to discover how to turn anger into one of your greatest allies.
Perimenopause and menopause can leave us feeling unmoored—like life is slipping through our hands. Identities shift, energy wavers, and even familiar roles feel foreign. And then there’s rage. Not irritation, but a deep, full-bodied anger that can feel unsettling—yet also points us toward truth. Rage, when met with awareness, can become a doorway back to the self we’ve silenced or set aside. In this episode, we explore how to loosen the grip of chaos, reclaim inner wisdom, and see this chapter not as loss but as powerful initiation. If you’ve felt untethered in this transition, this conversation is a reminder: your path back to wholeness begins within.