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Millennial Menopause: The Perimenopause Truth No One Talks About (Symptoms, Hormones & What to Expect)

Chrissi Harris

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Perimenopause has entered the chat—and most of us were never given the manual. In this episode, I sit down with therapist and author Lauren Tetenbaum to unpack what’s actually happening in our bodies during perimenopause and menopause, and why so many women feel blindsided by it. This conversation is equal parts validating, eye-opening, and surprisingly empowering. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this normal?”—this episode is for you.

We talk symptoms, hormones, identity shifts, and what it really looks like to prepare for this next phase of life—without fear, shame, or misinformation.

(0:00) 🎙️ Why perimenopause feels like it came out of nowhere for so many women
(4:00) 🤯 The early symptoms of perimenopause you might be missing (and mislabeling)
(7:00) 🧠 Brain fog, mood swings & anxiety—what’s actually happening hormonally
(11:00) 🔄 Why your body suddenly feels “off” (and why it’s not in your head)
(15:00) 🩺 The biggest gaps in women’s health education around menopause
(19:00) 📉 Hormones explained simply: what’s dropping, shifting, and why it matters
(23:00) 😩 Sleep issues, irritability & burnout—how they’re all connected
(27:00) 💬 The emotional side of perimenopause no one talks about
(31:00) 🔥 Libido, relationships & identity changes in midlife
(35:00) 🧴 What actually helps: treatment options, lifestyle shifts & support
(39:00) 📚 Inside Millennial Menopause—why this guide is different
(43:00) 🧩 How to advocate for yourself with doctors (and what to ask for)
(47:00) 🌱 Reframing menopause as a transition—not a decline
(51:00) ✨ What women in their 30s and 40s should know now to feel prepared

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