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Perimenopause and running a business with Sarah Shah

Amanda Hughes Season 3 Episode 23

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Are you trying to grow your business while struggling with brain fog, burnout, or feeling completely off? You might be dealing with perimenopause, and you’re not alone.

In this episode, I chat with Sarah Shah, a Menopause Health & Mindset Coach, about what really happens when your hormones start shifting and how it impacts your focus, energy, and business growth.

Whether you're deep in perimenopause, starting to notice changes, or want to understand what’s coming, this conversation is full of practical tips, symptom support, and mindset shifts to help you feel more like you again.

We dive into:

  • How perimenopause symptoms show up for small business owners
  • Why brain fog, anxiety, and poor sleep aren’t “just stress”
  • What to do when your hormones affect your productivity and confidence
  • How Sarah navigated early menopause and built a business from her own experience
  • Mindset support and lifestyle changes that actually help

If you’re a female entrepreneur navigating this life stage, this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to push through in silence, and there’s support out there.

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