The Itch, The Ache, The Flash, The Fog.

This episode explores menopause as a natural yet often misunderstood transition, aiming to normalize discussion of its many symptoms and encourage women to seek support rather than suffer in silence. We share personal experiences with both well-known issues (hot flashes, brain fog, weight gain, sleep disturbances) and lesser-known ones (frozen shoulder, tinnitus, itchy skin, joint stiffness), emphasizing that most symptoms stem from declining estrogen levels but are treatable. The conversation reframes menopause as a gateway to strength, resilience, and a fulfilling next chapter, rather than decline.