Dare On with Jodi
💜You did the mom thing—and you did it well.
Now the house is quieter, the roles have shifted, and you're asking: What’s next for me?
Whether you're navigating an empty nest, moving through divorce or widowhood, facing a career pivot, or simply longing to reconnect with your true self in midlife—this space is for you.
Welcome to Dare On with Jodi, the podcast for midlife women who are ready to dare more, doubt less, and live fully.
I’m Jodi Silverman—speaker, mindset coach, and your personal cheerleader for this next chapter of life. Every Thursday, you’ll hear real stories of reinvention, heartfelt solo episodes, and conversations that spark courage, confidence, and connection.
We talk midlife pivots, purpose, self-talk, happiness (yes, it’s possible!), and all the messy magic in between—sprinkled with a little woo and a lot of heart.
If you're craving more you in your life, this is your space.
🎧So grab your earbuds and let’s make Thursdays your favorite day of the week.
Dare On, my friend.💜
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Heart to Heart:
Jodi Silverman is a certified life coach who’s here to walk beside you with encouragement and support. That said, she’s not a therapist or medical professional. If you’re facing something that needs clinical care or deeper healing, please don’t hesitate to connect with a trusted therapist or healthcare provider. You’re not alone, and you’re so worth that kind of care.
Dare On with Jodi
Is This Perimenopause? The Symptoms Women Are Told to Ignore. Ep# #152
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Is This Perimenopause? The Symptoms Women Are Told to Ignore with Julie, The Menopause OT
- Brain fog.
- Anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere.
- Waking up at 3:00 AM for no reason.
- A body that suddenly feels older overnight.
If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering, “What is wrong with me?” — you are far from alone.
In this powerful episode of Dare On with Jodi, we’re breaking the silence around perimenopause, menopause, and the massive knowledge gap in women’s health that leaves so many women confused and unsupported.
Jodi sits down with Julie Parana, founder of The Menopause OT, who shares her personal story of surgical menopause at 42 and how it led her to discover just how little education women (and even doctors) receive about this stage of life.
The result? Millions of women experiencing symptoms they don’t understand… and being told it’s “just aging.”
This conversation is here to change that.
You’ll walk away feeling validated, informed, and empowered to take control of your health and your next chapter.
In This Episode We Talk About
- The most common early symptoms of menopause many women miss
- Brain fog, anxiety, sleep issues, and joint pain in midlife
- Why so many doctors aren’t trained to treat menopause
- The truth about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the myths many women still believe
- How Julie’s experience with surgical menopause led her to create The Menopause OT
Key Takeaways
✨ Menopause doesn’t start at 50 for many women. Symptoms can begin in your mid-30s and early 40s. (share this episode with your daughters!)
✨ Anxiety, sleep disruption, brain fog, and unexplained aches are often early hormonal symptoms.
✨ There is a huge knowledge gap in women’s healthcare when it comes to menopause.
✨ You don’t have to silently suffer—there are treatments, tools, and support available.
Meet Our Guest
Julie Parana – The Menopause OT
Julie is an occupational therapist and certified menopause coach dedicated to helping women understand and navigate the menopause transition.
After experiencing surgical menopause herself at age 42, she discovered firsthand how little support women receive during this phase of life. Now she educates and empowers women through evidence-based menopause education, lifestyle strategies, and coaching.
Her mission is simple: Help women feel like themselves again.
You can connect with Julie and learn more about her work using the links in the show notes.
A Resource For Your Next Chapter
Feeling stuck wondering:
- What’s next for me?
- Who am I now?
- How do I reconnect with myself again?
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out alone either.
Download Jodi’s free guide HERE.
Your 4-Step Guide to Rediscovering Yourself Using the D.A.R.E. Framework
This simple but powerful resource will help you start turning:
- confusion → clarity
- fear → courage
- “someday” → today
✨ The life you’ve been waiting for is already inside you.
Grab the guide in the show notes and start daring on today.
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A Retreat This September. Just for You.
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DISCLAIMER: The commentary and opinions available on this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and not for the purpose of providing medical, physical, or psychological advice. You should contact a trained medical professional before making any significant changes to your health and wellness routine and with respect to any particular issue or problem.