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A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey

November 14, 2021 ∙ 52 mins

Episode 35

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2 "Karens" caught out of pocket this week, and my feelings on women of a certain age acting inappropriately in 2021

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A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey

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November 14, 2021

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52 mins

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A Tale of Two Karens *WARNING * RANT POST 😡

2 “Karens” caught out of pocket this week, and my feelings on women of a certain age acting inappropriately in 2021
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S1 E28: Allergies 👃🏾

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S1 E24: Dry, Itchy Skin 🌵

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S1 E23: Stress Incontinence 😳

“Menopause and Urinary Incontinence” Source: Healthline.org; last medically reviewed on March 14, 2016.
S1 E22: Dry and Itchy Skin, Tight Muscles 😩

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S1 E21: Memory Lapses and Brittle Nails 😓

Update on Mirena Coil; Memory Lapses; Brittle Nails
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S1 E19: Perimenopausal/Menopausal Fatigue 😞

Leslie Jones is TIRED!; Menopausal Fatigue; The importance of sexuality in menopausal women
S1 E18: Difficulties In Concentration, Dizziness 🌀

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S1 E17: Tingling Sensation in the Extremities, Sleeping Difficulties 😵‍💫

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S1 E16: Anxiety 😓

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S1 E15: Problems With Gums, Digestive Issues 😖

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A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey: Sore Breasts “(.)(.)” and Weight Gain 😕

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A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey: Bloating 🤢

Bloating, Rant (April Jobs Report, response from government and social media, and my feelings on it), Social Media Recommendation for the week
A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey: Mood Swings Part 3 – Melinda Gates Called It Quits?!? 😮

The dissolution of a marriage due to menopause from a man’s point of view; discussing Bill and Melinda Gates’ divorce; Social Media Recommendation for the Week
A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey: Mood Swings Part 2 – Effects On Relationships

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A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey: Mood Swings – Part 1 🤬

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A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey: Night Sweats 🥵

Night Sweats; Social Media Recommendation For The Week; DMX (RIP)
A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey: Vaginal Dryness 😳

Vaginal Dryness; Sarah Palin – but not in the way YOU think!; Paul Pierce; Social Media Recommendation For The Week
A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey: Hot Flashes 🥵

Definition. Causes, Treatments, Social Media Recommendation For The Week. Sources: Mpoweredwomen.net and MayoClinic.Org
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A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey: Introduction and Disclaimers

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A Middle Aged Woman’s Menopausal Journey (Trailer)

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