Did perimenopause - or menopause - catch you off guard?
- Weird symptoms appearing from nowhere?
- Wondering who is this person who's inhabiting your body?
- And most of all, having no one to talk to about it?
It happened to me, too!
Anger, depression, and a bottomed-out libido played havoc on my marriage, career, and my relationship with my son long before I felt my first hot flash.
In the aftermath of that wreckage, without any clue as to the true nature of the problem, I vowed to get fit and healthy, hoping that would at least allow me to survive the chaos that was my life.
It worked - I lost weight, got fit, met a great guy, and even became a personal trainer, helping other women to lose weight and get fit.
Like I said - it worked. That is, until it didn't.
The weight started creeping back, and the weird, unpredictable symptom parade started again. Everything I'd worked to achieve was in danger of collapsing.
This time, though, I knew I had to figure it out and the signs all pointed to menopause.
I dug in, reading often outdated books and searching obscure references on the internet.
I learned how our shifting reproductive hormones mess with every cell in our bodies.
And as I realized how complete this hormonal disruption was, I became determined to help other women understand and control their own Menopause Journey.
Because Menopause Matters.
This is Menopause Matters, where we talk about all things menopause, especially how you can ditch the symptoms and delight in your life again.
I'm your host, Jeanne Andrus, and this is the Menopause Matters Podcast.
All content for Menopause Matters is the property of Jeanne Andrus and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Did perimenopause - or menopause - catch you off guard?
- Weird symptoms appearing from nowhere?
- Wondering who is this person who's inhabiting your body?
- And most of all, having no one to talk to about it?
It happened to me, too!
Anger, depression, and a bottomed-out libido played havoc on my marriage, career, and my relationship with my son long before I felt my first hot flash.
In the aftermath of that wreckage, without any clue as to the true nature of the problem, I vowed to get fit and healthy, hoping that would at least allow me to survive the chaos that was my life.
It worked - I lost weight, got fit, met a great guy, and even became a personal trainer, helping other women to lose weight and get fit.
Like I said - it worked. That is, until it didn't.
The weight started creeping back, and the weird, unpredictable symptom parade started again. Everything I'd worked to achieve was in danger of collapsing.
This time, though, I knew I had to figure it out and the signs all pointed to menopause.
I dug in, reading often outdated books and searching obscure references on the internet.
I learned how our shifting reproductive hormones mess with every cell in our bodies.
And as I realized how complete this hormonal disruption was, I became determined to help other women understand and control their own Menopause Journey.
Because Menopause Matters.
This is Menopause Matters, where we talk about all things menopause, especially how you can ditch the symptoms and delight in your life again.
I'm your host, Jeanne Andrus, and this is the Menopause Matters Podcast.
65 - Wendy McDowall - The Conundrum of the Empty Nest
Menopause Matters
29 minutes 19 seconds
1 year ago
65 - Wendy McDowall - The Conundrum of the Empty Nest
Today, we talk with Wendy McDowall about the conundrum of the empty nest. Parents face emotional hurdles when their kids leave, as the once lively home becomes quiet. Yet, this time also allows couples to focus on themselves and reconnect. It's an opportunity for self-discovery, allowing individuals to rediscover their interests. Amidst the adjustments, parents can find strength in each other, fostering renewed intimacy!
Menopause Matters
Did perimenopause - or menopause - catch you off guard?
- Weird symptoms appearing from nowhere?
- Wondering who is this person who's inhabiting your body?
- And most of all, having no one to talk to about it?
It happened to me, too!
Anger, depression, and a bottomed-out libido played havoc on my marriage, career, and my relationship with my son long before I felt my first hot flash.
In the aftermath of that wreckage, without any clue as to the true nature of the problem, I vowed to get fit and healthy, hoping that would at least allow me to survive the chaos that was my life.
It worked - I lost weight, got fit, met a great guy, and even became a personal trainer, helping other women to lose weight and get fit.
Like I said - it worked. That is, until it didn't.
The weight started creeping back, and the weird, unpredictable symptom parade started again. Everything I'd worked to achieve was in danger of collapsing.
This time, though, I knew I had to figure it out and the signs all pointed to menopause.
I dug in, reading often outdated books and searching obscure references on the internet.
I learned how our shifting reproductive hormones mess with every cell in our bodies.
And as I realized how complete this hormonal disruption was, I became determined to help other women understand and control their own Menopause Journey.
Because Menopause Matters.
This is Menopause Matters, where we talk about all things menopause, especially how you can ditch the symptoms and delight in your life again.
I'm your host, Jeanne Andrus, and this is the Menopause Matters Podcast.
