Perimenopause WTF?

Brain Fog, memory loss, fear of early onset dementia. These are frequent conversations in the perry sisterhood. And we need to talk about it MORE. This time Rachel meets with Barbie Boules. Barbie Boules is a registered dietitian, certified health coach, and meditation teacher with over 22 years of experience. She’s had the privilege of counseling thousands of men and women around the country on their journey to better health. Barbie specializes in the unique needs of women over 40. She focuses on helping her clients achieve optimal metabolic and cognitive fitness without the unnecessary and unsustainable rules of fad dieting.

Check out our new book - The Perry Menopause Journal - with the leading experts in menopause field, real stories from the community and 100 days gratitude journaling + symptom tracking.

If you want to submit your questions ahead of the next perry talk make sure to ⁠download the #1 free perimenopause community app⁠ - 100% of the perry app members have said that the app has made their menopause transition easier. ⁠Don't do this alone and join us!⁠

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

Painful Sex, vaginal and vulvar pain are common topics in our perry sisterhood. This time Rachel meets with Dr. Jill Krapf who is a board-certified OB-GYN and vulvar pain specialist. She is also co-author of the book 'When Sex Hurts'

Dr. Kraft is also active in research and has published chapters and peer reviewed articles on vulvodinia, vulvar, dermatosis and hypoactive sexual desire disorder.

She is associate editor for the Journal of Sexual Medicine online access as well as for the textbook female Sexual Pain Disorder, second edition.

In addition to that, Dr. Kraft is active in the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health, serving on the Education Committee and the social media committee.

We received a lot of your questions ahead of this talk with Dr. Kraft, which tells me that this subject is sensitive to more women than we might think

and needs much more attention and airtime.

We are glad to carve out space for this talk.

Check out our new book - ⁠The Perry Menopause Journal⁠ - with the leading experts in menopause field, real stories from the community and 100 days gratitude journaling + symptom tracking.

If you want to submit your questions ahead of the next perry talk make sure to download the #1 free perimenopause community app - 100% of the perry app members have said that the app has made their menopause transition easier. Don't do this alone and join us!

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel talks with Paula Rastrick, psychotherapist - who established an integrated trauma informed approach to menopause & midlife mental health for “sensitive” women.

The two are addressing if trauma and being a high sensitive person (HSP) can make the menopause transition more severely.

And can this be the missing puzzle link for many?

Join us for this mind blowing conversation and make sure to download our free perimenopause community app - 100% of the perry app members have said that the app has made their menopause transition easier. Don't do this alone and join us!

Check out our new book - ⁠The Perry Menopause Journal⁠ - with the leading experts in menopause field, real stories from the community and 100 days gratitude journaling + symptom tracking.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

Rachel meets with Dana & Wendy, co-founders of Camp Reinvention.  The heart and soul of Camp Reinvention is The Camp Reinvention Process™ — the only program of it’s kind for mid-lifers who want to create new possibilities and live the life they were meant for. 

Wendy Perrotti is a master-level Certified Professional Coach, speaker and leadership trainer with over 25 years of experience in helping individuals and groups nationwide to affect positive change in their lives. Dana Hilmer is a master-level certified coach, positive psychology consultant, speaker and trainer and is passionate about helping women live courageously so they can build their dream and love their life.

Join the next Camp Reinvention program here.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel meets with Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz MD - OBGYN and author of 'Menopause Bootcamp' Dr. Gilberg-Lenz will talk us through solutions for menopause and provide us with the real talk we need and actionable strategies to take away.

Download our free perry app⁠ to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone.

Do you have any questions for our next  menopause expert guests? ⁠You can leave a voice message here ⁠and we will make sure to share your question!

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

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This time Rachel talks with Dr. Shyama Mathews, board certified gynecologist and NAMS certified menopause specialist. 

Dr. Mathews sheds a light on the most common questions she hears from her patients about menopause. 

1. When can I expect menopause? 

2. Should I get my hormones checked? 

3. How will I know I’m in menopause? 

4. When will the hot flashes stop?! 

5. Are there treatments for menopause symptoms? 

6. Does hormone therapy increase my risk of cancer? 

7. Is sex supposed to hurt? 

8. How do I prevent these UTIs/yeast infections? 

9. Am I going crazy? Why am I so moody/sad/mad?! 

10. Omg how do I stop this weight gain?!

Do you have any questions for our next  menopause expert guests? You can leave a voice message here and we will make sure to share your question!

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

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This time Rachel  meets with Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, practicing gynecologist, with a special interest in menopause. Both will talk about cognition, mood and sleep during the menopause transition. All three topics are discussed and talk about a lot in our perry sisterhood.

Dr. Minkin is a North American Menopause Society Certified Menopause Clinician. She is also the co director of the Sexuality, Intimacy and Menopause for cancer survivors program at the Smilow Cancer Center. 

Dr. Minkin has taught at Yale University School of Medicine for over 41 years, and is a clinical professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences. 

She has been recognized by Connecticut Magazine as a "Top Doc" in the state.  We also advise to go to her website, MadameOvary.com, which has several videos and podcasts about menopause and many written articles as well.

Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone.

Do you have any questions for our next  menopause expert guests? You can leave a voice message here and we will make sure to share your question!

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel talks with Mimi Ison about midlife, changes and crushing stereotypes.

Mimi is your new pro-aging friend!

Originally a Northern Cali girl, she has been living in LA for over 2 decades.

In her mid-50s she was trying to figure out how to do this getting older thing when your body gets as stiff as your fave hardcover book, parents get sick and die, and ageism magnifies all the so-called horrors of this natural part of life.

She had let her health flounder, was feeling adrift about my future, and anxious about my time left on earth. Can you relate?

As she was searching for help with aging, the messaging she found was either unrealistic:

“50 is the new 30!”
“Age is just a number!”

So she started Hey Middle Age, to explore comfy and uncomfy midlife stuff, and along the way added a mission to upend ageist stereotypes that harm everyone.

Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone.

Do you have any questions for our next guests? You can leave a voice message here and we will make sure to share your question!

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel meets  with Dr. Corinne Menn, board certified OB-GYN, NAMS menopause specialist, breast cancer survivor and medical advisor at Alloy.

Rachel and Dr. Menn will debunk myths around pellets (there are so many questions!!!),  menopausal hormone therapy and breast cancer.

Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone.

Do you have any questions for our next guests? You can leave a voice message here and we will make sure to share your question!

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel meets Richa Mittal, MD.

Dr. Richa Mittal founded her membership-based weight loss and metabolic health practice Radiant Health Weight Loss and Wellness to provide the Frisco and DFW community with a unique and comprehensive solution. By keeping her membership practice small, she is able to offer personalized and integrative care that is unique in today's healthcare environment. When was the last time you were able to text your physician?

At Radiant Health, you will receive a personalized one-on-one treatment plan along with health coaching that addresses all aspects of your health. Dr. Mittal recommends treatments that are grounded in science using lifestyle interventions, FDA-approved medications and nutritional supplements, as appropriate. In addition to traditional treatments, Dr. Mittal focuses on lifestyle treatments for whole body health as well as fasting protocols to help her patients achieve optimal health.

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Do you have any questions for Kate Rowe-Ham or for our next guests? You can leave a voice message here and we will make sure to share your question!

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel meets with the wonderful Kate Rowe-Ham.

Kate Rowe-Ham is a Women's Health Coach with a special interest in menopause fitness and nutrition. She is also the founder of the Owning Your Menopause App. Kate is passionate about educating women on how to exercise at this time and how movement and diet go hand in hand in playing a fundamental role in managing many of the symptoms associated with menopause.      

Rachel and Kate will be talking about all our key and burning questions around perimenopause, weight gain, exercising and nutrition.


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Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel talks with Dr. Kamilia Smith - Women’s Health Expert, OBGYN, Menopausal Medicine and CEO + Founder of Charleston House.

Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone.

Check out our new book - ⁠The Perry Menopause Journal⁠ - with the leading experts in menopause field, real stories from the community and 100 days gratitude journaling + symptom tracking.

Dr. Smith and Rachel talk about the different stages of menopause, key differences and characteristics you should know about.

They are also going to address treatment options HRT/MHT,  what we should be asking for, antidepressants and medical gaslighting. 

Do you have any questions for Dr. Kamilia Smith or for our next guests? You can leave a voice message here and we will make sure to share your question!

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel talks with Victoria Hardy.

Victoria Hardy is a Menopause Mentor, Conversationalist and up-coming author. A 30 something experiencing Chemical and now Surgical Menopause since age 33, she’s shouting loud for those who are outside, the societal Menopause box.

With 22 years corporate banking transformation experience, she disrupted the norm at work to bring Mental health and Menopause to the conversation of senior Execs; impacting how this affects all & creating change for colleagues across the UK & beyond.

She hopes to encourage those having hysterectomies & those experiencing all types of Menopause to: be empowered, look within and understand their true selves. Knowing that they too can change the narrative of Menopause for generations to come, whilst stepping into their own kind of fierce!

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Do you have any questions for Dr. Hanson or for our next guests? You can leave a voice message here and we will make sure to share your question!

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel meets with Dr. Mandy Leonhardt.

Dr Mandy Leonhardt is a fully qualified and GMC registered GP. She is particularly interested in women’s health, nutrition and healthy ageing and my ongoing professional development reflects this passion. She offers a private clinic which specializes in the holistic assessment and individualized treatment of hormonal imbalances at every stage of a woman’s life: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Perimenopause and Menopause.

Her aim is to give women the best evidence based, personally tailored advice about treatment options for hormonal imbalances and healthy ageing. During her consultations she will discuss treatments that are available both on the NHS, as well as privately and include hormone replacement therapy, nutrition, lifestyle and supplements.

Together with her colleague and friend Dr Hannah Short, she has written a book called The Complete Guide to Premature Ovarian Insufficiency and Early Menopause. 

Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone.

Do you have any questions for Dr. Hanson or for our next guests? You can leave a voice message here and we will make sure to share your question!

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel meets Dr. Amanda Hanson, clinical psychologist & coach.

And together, they are going to reimagine Midlife & reclaim the glory of being women—in all our nuanced, imperfect beauty.

To reclaim our beauty and bodies and all the parts of us they told us were no longer lovable or valuable.

This is what Revolutionizing Midlife gets to be for you too.

If you didn’t even realize this was a Revolution, welcome to the party. They had us convinced it was a time of crisis and I’m here to show you otherwise.

Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone.

Do you have any questions for Dr. Hanson or for our next guests? You can leave a voice message here and we will make sure to share your question!

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel meets with Abby Langer, registered dietitian, food & nutrition writer and author of the bestselling book Good Food, Bad Diet 📚.

Abby and Rachel talk about diet culture including

hormone diets predatory language if any foods are really off-limits  eating disorders in midlife  and the most infuriating myths Abby works to debunk for all of us

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Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel meets with Emma Bardwell.

Emma Bardwell is a registered nutritionist, health writer and author of the book The Perimenopause Solution.

Her evidence-based, no-nonsense approach has made her one of the go-to names in women's health and nutrition. She combines the most up-to-date research with a 360-degree lifestyle audit to help women optimise their well-being. Emma is deeply anti-fad and doesn't care for restriction, believing in positive rather than perfect nutrition.

The two dive into our most pressing questions about food and eating during perimenopause. This is an hour full of rich insights and a fun, lighthearted conversation with Emma.

Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel meets Tamsen Fadal, Emmy winning TV Journalist, Anchor and Menopause Advocate.
Both will talk about smashing the menopause taboo in an industry which has a history of being tough on women in their midlife stage.

Tamsen Fadal is evening news anchor at WPIX-TV for the last decade,  a wife, bonus mom to two and committing to making a difference in the lives of other women. When she turned 50, she realized that she is not done yet! In fact, some days she feels more excited and bolder than ever before. And, she knows she is not alone.

In her Coming Up Next podcast she talks to incredible people about how to approach the next stage of your life boldly. She loves sharing the experts and thought leaders in aging, menopause, relationships, and beauty who provide new insights into how they unlock their bold with actionable steps each week.

Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel meets with Celeste Lee, co-founder of Caire Beauty - skin care for 'grown ups'.

Celeste and Rachel will talk about skin health and perimenopause, how hormonal changes can impact our skin and what's going on with that peri acne!

Check out Caire Beauty's beautiful skin care assortment here. With the exclusive code PERRY10 you will get a $10 discount on your first order.

Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel meets with Allison Kvikstad - Certified Financial Planner™ to talk about everything Retirement Planning - Saving & Preparing.

Although an unusual topic here in our perry sisterhood it is an IMPORTANT one and one that is often swept under the rug. Women are have often been taught not to talk about money and make it a big topic.

Well we are here to change that!

Allison is a Certified Financial Planner™ and has more than 25 years of professional investing experience. She joined Ellevest from Wells Fargo’s Wealth Management Group in San Francisco. Her career has been focused on managing wealth for high net worth individuals, families, and private foundations. She has a Masters degree in Finance from Golden Gate University. She has held board positions at Dress for Success in San Francisco and The First Tee of Oakland. She has led financial literacy programs at Girls, Inc. (Alameda County), CB Seeds.org (Memphis, TN) and various women's groups within public and private companies.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel meets with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany - OBGYN and founder of Tribe Called V. 

Rachel and Dr. Ghofrany talk ind-depth perimenopause knowledge, symptoms and treatment options.

It is a much needed session to deep dive into perimenopause essentials, preparing us to understand symptoms, decrease anxiety and lead an efficient conversation with our health care providers.

Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel meets with Tonya Carter, certified, speaker, coach & author of "Divorce Your Story - A Woman’s Guide to Heal & Thrive After Divorce".

Being a single mother of two, Tonya realized that she allowed her circumstances to hold her back from discovering her true life’s purpose. Experiencing divorced, five job losses in four years, unhealthy relationships, financial hardships, health setbacks and balancing single motherhood really took its toll mentally, emotionally, financially & physically. She decided to stop being the victim and became the victor of her life and she wants the same for other women. She also enjoys going back to the secondary schools and colleges to speak to young ladies about owning their success and recognizing that they were born with purpose.

She also facilitates a “12 week T.H.R.I.V.E Program” that walks women through the process of uncoupling by providing support, advice, resources and tools that will help mitigate interruptions in their business, work performance and household obligations.

Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel meets with Dr. Joy'El Ballard, OBGYN and Dr. Jillian Stansbury, Naturopathic Family Physician and formulator for Wile Women a plant-based brand for peri/menopause solutions.

Herbs, plant-based solutions, HRT, supplements, birth control, lifestyle changes? The list of treatment options is long and often polarising. We are bringing together 2 leading voices in the field to have an open conversation on treatment options. We will learn if the 2 routes are actually as polarising as they are often talked or can live together.

Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel meets with Alyssa Olenick, PhD.

Weight Gain and a changing metabolism are one of the key concerns in the perry sisterhood.

Alyssa is an Exercise Physiologist, sports nutritionist, weight lifter, and ultra runner. She is known for her high energy and sassy approach to bringing science to your training in a no-nonsense way. Alyssa has helped thousands of women crush big lifting goals, cross race finish lines, or even do both.

Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel meets with Dr. Liz O’Riordan, breast surgeon, breast cancer survivor, author and podcaster.

You can order Dr. O´Riordan's book 'The Complete Guide To Breast Cancer' here and subscribe here to her podcast 'Don't Ignore The Elephant'.

Dr. O’Riordan talks us through her journey of breast cancer, menopause & the role of HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy).

Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel meets with Jen Mann. Jen Mann is best known for her wildly popular and hysterical blog People I Want to Punch in the Throat. She has been described by many as Erma Bombeck―with f-bombs. Jen is the author of the New York Times bestseller People I Want to Punch in the Throat: Competitive Crafters, Drop-Off Despots, and Other Suburban Scourges which was a Finalist for a Goodreads Reader's Choice Award. 

Her latest book Midlife Bites: Anyone Else Falling Apart, Or Is It Just Me? is a personal and darkly funny look at her midlife crisis. She is also the mastermind behind the New York Times bestselling I Just Want to Pee Alone series. Jen is a married mother of two children whom she calls Gomer and Adolpha in her writings―she swears their real names are actually worse.

Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone. 

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel meets with Emma Cooksey - the host of the Sleep Apnea Stories podcast. Emma Cooksey is a podcast host and writer.  

She was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at the age of 30, after more than a decade of unexplained health problems.  Once diagnosed, she felt alone while navigating life with sleep apnea and adjusting to CPAP therapy.  In 2020, Emma began hosting a weekly podcast, “Sleep Apnea Stories.”  

By sharing her journey and encouraging others to tell their stories, Emma has been breaking down stereotypes of sleep apnea while also raising awareness of symptoms and treatment options. 

Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone. 

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

Rachel meets with the power duo Susan Niebergall, online coach at Inner Circle and Kim Schlag, personal trainer & nutrition coach for women 40+.

The three of them talk one of the most discussed perimenopause topic : weight gain and weight management. Susan and Kim are known for their no bullsh*t advice and pragmatic tips & tricks. Listen in, find out everything about nutrition, heavy lifting and how to get started.

Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone.

Do you have any questions for Kim & Susan or for our next guests? You can leave a voice message here and we will make sure to share your question!

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

Rachel meets with Dr. Alyssa Kuhn physical therapist in Salt Lake City, UT, osteoarthritis specialist, and founder of Keep the Adventure Alive.

Rachel & Dr. Kuhn will talk about osteoarthritis, joint pain in perimenopause and non-surgical lifestyle interventions for improvement.

Dr. Kuhn specializes in osteoarthritis treatment because she found through her physical therapy career, people were getting premature surgeries and ending up with life changing pain in their 40s and 50s because of this condition. This can be prevented when you know what options you have and other ways you can find pain relief, aside from surgery.

Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

Rachel meets with Dani Binnington patients advocate, breast cancer survivor and creating awareness around early menopause after cancer.

Rachel & Dani talk about Dani's journey through breast cancer which lead her into early menopause.

Dani’s journey to seek a holistic approach to her wellbeing started after her breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 33. Between then and now lies a long road of recover, leading Dani to find herself in a surgically onset menopause by the time she turned 40. Dani shares her passion of a multi-sided approach to wellbeing openly, she writes articles for national newspapers and magazines and has most recently become more involved in sharing an understanding for the peri-menopause and menopause.

In 2016 Dani qualified as a yoga teacher and has run weekly classes, workshops and retreats since. dani has cooked with hundreds of women, not only sharing her family friendly nutritious recipes but also creating a sense of community for her clients. She gained a deeper understanding of nutrition when she graduated from Leith’s Cookery School ‘Nutrition in Practice Course’. Dani’s interest in meditation and mindfulness has been deepened by a Mindfulness MBSR Course last year and she has mentored numerous women through their own cancer and menopause journeys.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel meets with Rochelle Weitzner, founder and CEO of Pause Well-Aging. A skin care brand specifically for peri/menopause warriors.

Rachel & Rochelle talk about everything skin and perimenopause, the right beauty routine and must have skin care products for anyone in perimenopause.

Perimenopause WTF Questions which will be answered during this perry talk

What happens to my skin during perimenopause and menopause What are essentials I should be having and routines I should be doing with my skin? What are must-have ingredients for perimenopause skin care products?

What you should do next!

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Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

Rachel meets with Dr. Stacy T Sims - a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women. 

Dr. Sims recently launched Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond

Perimenopause can be a lonely journey - and it shouldn't be that way. 

Join us in our free community app here to connect with like-minded warriors in the same stage of life. 

Do you have any questions for Dr. Stacy Sims or for our next guests? You can leave a voice message here and we will make sure to share your question!

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel meets and talks with Dr. Sasha Hamdani Board Certified Psychiatrist, ADHD specialist and author of the book Self Care of People with ADHD.  

Rachel & Dr. Hamdani talk about ADHD & Perimenopause. 

Does ADHD get worse during perimenopause? 

What is the difference in symptoms? 

Can you develop it at a later age? 

Perimenopause can be a lonely journey - and it shouldn't be that way. Join us in our free community app here to connect with like-minded warriors in the same stage of life. 

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes.

This time Rachel meets with Dr. Sharon Malone, Chief Medical Officer at Alloy - an online provider for personalized menopause solutions.

Dr. Sharon Malone is a force of good, who educates about menopause with compassion.

In this perry talk you can expect to learn more about

What exactly is perimenopause? What is the difference with menopause? What are symptoms?  What are treatment options? Are they safe? What should I be taking into consideration?

Perimenopause can be a lonely journey - and it shouldn't be that way.

Join us in our free community app here to connect with like-minded warriors in the same stage of life.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes.

This time Rachel meets with Kelly Casperson, MD Urologist and Author of the Book & Podcast 'You Are Not Broken'.

Rachel & Dr. Casperson talk about perimenopause and sexual desire.

To learn more about the wonderful Dr. Kelly Casperson

Check out her podcast Check out her Instagram

Perimenopause can be a lonely journey - and it shouldn't be that way.

Join us in our free community app here to connect with like-minded warriors in the same stage of life.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes.

This time Rachel meets Dr. Laurie Mintz to talk about how to address our body changes and potential pleasure changes during perimenopause to our partner. 

Dr. Mintz (check out her website here) is psychologist, professor, speaker and author of 'Becoming Cliterate' and 'A Tired Woman's Guide to Passionate Sex'. You can also follow her on Instagram here. 

Perimenopause can be a lonely journey - and it shouldn't be that way.

Join us in our free community app here to connect with like-minded warriors in the same stage of life.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel meets with Dr. Annice Mukherjee, Consultant Endocrinologist, Speaker and Author of the book The Complete Guide To The Menopause

Rachel & Dr. Mukherjee shed light into the dark of the essentials of perimenopause, must knows, treatment options and different stages.

Perimenopause WTF Questions which will be answered during this perry talk

What is perimenopause? What is its definition? How long does it take?  What are key signs and symptoms What are treatment options? What is MHT (Menopause Hormone Therapy), what are bioidentical hormones, are they safe?

What you should do next!

Check out Dr. Mukherjee's Book The Complete Guide to The Menopause Join our free perry app here - to connect with like-minded perimenopause warriors in the same stage of life. In the app you will also find the video clip of the interview.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes.

This time Rachel meets with Lori Massicot. Lori is an advocate for midlife made healthy, happy and alcohol-free.

Rachel & Lori talk about sobriety in perimenopause and midlife.

Click here - to learn more about Lori Massicot and her 'To 50 and beyond' podcast.

Perimenopause can be a lonely journey - and it shouldn't be that way.

Join us in our free community app here to connect with like-minded perimenopause warriors in the same stage of life.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes.

This time Rachel meets with Dr. Shelby Harris to talk everything sleep problems and perimenopause.

Dr. Harris specializes in the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression. She is board certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM) by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and treats a wide variety of sleep disorders (insomnia, nightmares, circadian rhythm disorders, narcolepsy, apnea treatment noncompliance) using evidence-based non-pharmacological treatments. 

Perimenopause can be a lonely journey - and it shouldn't be that way.

Join us in our free community app here to connect with like-minded warriors in the same stage of life.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes.

This time Rachel meets with Hayley Cockman, who experienced menopause at the age of 14.

She is now an avid advocate for peri/menopause awareness.

To learn more about the magnificent Hayley, check out her instagram.

Perimenopause can be a lonely journey - and it shouldn't be that way.

Join us in our free community app here to connect with like-minded warriors in the same stage of life.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes.

This time Rachel meets and talks with Dr. Nicole Harkin -  board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and Clinical Lipidology (Cholesterol Doctor)

Rachel & Dr. Harkin talk about everything heart health and perimenopause - a must listen for every sister in the menopause transition.

Perimenopause can be a lonely journey - and it shouldn't be that way.

Join us in our free community app here to connect with like-minded warriors in the same stage of life.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes.

This time Rachel meets with Amanda Thebe, best-selling author of her book Menopocalypse.

Rachel & Dr. Casperson talk about how to live your best perimenopause through lifestyle hacks.

Check out Amanda's Instagram channel here. 

Perimenopause can be a lonely journey - and it shouldn't be that way.

Join us in our free community app here to connect with like-minded warriors in the same stage of life.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel meets with Dr. Sarah Milken founder and host of the podcast 'The Flexible Neurotic'

Rachel & Sarah talk about parenting, midlife self reinvention and how to learn to be kind with yourself.

What you should do next!

Go and check out Sarah's podcast, have a laugh and learn a ton Join our free perry app here - to connect with like-minded perimenopause warriors in the same stage of life

Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.