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Today on the Pod we are in the homestretch! Getting ready for the big day and the baby are STRESSFUL! there's so much to think about and talk about, let's get into it!
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Episode 44: Well, That Got Dark Fast!
MET Gala and existential crisis anyone? let's get into today on the pod!
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Episode 43: On with Izzy!
Izzy is on the pod this week and we get into QUITE the random conversation! Tune in!
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Episode 42: THE Birth Story!
Well we finally made it folks… here's the COMPLETE and unfiltered birth story of Vienna being born. If you're squeemish you mayyy want to skip this one!
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Episode 41: Sympathy Posting and Passover
What do you think about sympathy posting on social media? Today we deep dive into if we think sympathy posting is for the views, or if we think it can help people find their community. Let us know your thoughts!
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Episode 40: A Little Bit of Everything and the Sandwich Museum.
A little bit of randomness never hurt anyone! Today on the podcast we've got a little bit of everything so give us a listen and enjoy!
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Episode 39: Are We Ready?!
Today on the Pod we are in the homestretch! Getting ready for the big day and the baby are STRESSFUL! there's so much to think about and talk about, let's get into it!
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Episode 38: Our Identity and Some End Of The Year Reflection.
Doing some self-reflection today on the podcast as well as a deep dive into our new years resolutions, our own identities, and so much more! Join us! See you all in 2023!
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Episode 37: Managing Expectations
Do we have realistic expectations of ourselves? our partners? our parents? Let's get into it today! We're talking all about our expectations of each other and what we can do to help each other in managing our expectations!
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Episode 36: The Siblings Are Back!
We've got guests today on the pod! it's everyone's favorite brother and sister combo! Listen in as we discuss Tik Tok and becoming aunts and uncles! Hope you enjoy!
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Episode 35: The Bubble Discussion
Today we are talking all about the documentary "The Bubble" and what to do with people after retirement! join us!
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Episode 34: In Sickness and in Health!
Gonna live everyday like its your last? join us on today's episode as we discuss a bit of a traumatic health scare we encountered with a VERY close member of our family and what it means to be healthy and happy.
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Episode 33: Lisa's Concerned for the Children!
She read some pretty rough stuff in an article and now she brings it to the podcast to discuss the future of children on social media!
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Episode 32: James Corden and the CURSE of being a celebrity dick.
sorry corden, but we never liked you!
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Episode 31: We're Back Baby! Literally!
We're Back Baby!!! Pun Intended!
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Episode 30: Let's Wrap it Up!
Let's end this season the best way we know how: going back and reviewing the season and topics!
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Episode 29: Some Inspiration, LOTS of laughs.
Today on the pod we are sharing some of our favorite inspirational quotes and sayings! Some will make you think, some will make you cry, and all of this will make us laugh so hard we can't finish the episode! Enjoy!
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Episode 28: Plan! Plan! Plan! Manifest! Manifest! Manifest!
Do you like a plan? Is it good to plan for all of your life goals? that's what we are getting into today!
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Episode 27: Mother's Day featuring Grandma!
We've got the Matriarch on the pod today! Grandma instils all her wisdom onto us today and gives us a special Mother's Day episode!
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Episode 26: Incels and Early Childhood Sex Education
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Episode 25: The 17 Person Family Vacation Episode!
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Episode 24: Best and Worst Inventions!
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Episode 23: The Grudge: 2022
Are you a grudge holder? Today we get into do we hold grudges? Are you the kind of person who can put your feelings aside and move on? Let's dive into it!
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Episode 22: Easy to Love?
Are you easy to love? Who would you say is the first person that comes to your mind when you hear that question.. Today we take a look at ourselves and try to decide if we think we are easy to love, if we even want to be easy to love, and much more!
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Episode 21: Your TV Age VS Your Actual Age
Hey Hey Hey Everyone! We're back and talking scammers this April Fools Day! There's been so many scammer stories on tv lately and we are getting into it.
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Episode 20: Sorry Lin..
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Episode 19: You Gotta Push It To The Side..
Oh Wow! We are coming up on our last 2 episodes for the season! Today we are absolutely exhausted from daylight savings time, traveling, and basically just everything!
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Episode 18: Things That Scare Us
Sometimes things can be frightening… and sometimes knowing what scares you can actually help you! So let's discuss it today!
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Episode 17: Pardon the Interruption
But we have some updated current events to talk about! There's just been too much going on lately and we gotta talk about it!
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Episode 16: Lisa LOVES to eat out!
AND NOT IN THE WAY YOU THINK! you sickos! We are talking all things we LOVE today!
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Episode 15: Things We HATE!
We know they say "Hate" is a strong word… but this shit truly gets to us! Let's talk about it!
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Episode 14: Time For Your Checkup!
My back hurts from holding up this podcast! Today we are talking all about Lisa's plentiful health issues and doctors appointments and why it's just honestly sucks to age!
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Episode 13 Took Her Robes and We are Sitting on TV!
WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!!! Now you guys can all watch us make complete fools of ourselves from the comfort of your phone or computer! Woo! Link below! This week we kind of get into a little bit of everything! give the randomness a listen and we hope you enjoy!
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Episode12: True Crimes!
Today we are a little scrambled with some current events from the last few weeks! This episode has it all! True crime, gossip, safety, and even some laughs after all of that! Give us a listen and if you'd like a shoutout email us! also…WE ARE NOW ON YOUTUBE! Come watch! https://youtu.be/T0ikaa8Cs_k
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Episode 11: It's a Family Affair!
We have some very special LIVE guests today! Hope you enjoy the chaos of the entire family fighting for the mic!
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Bonus EP Oh What a Night!
Wedding, Vacation, The Future of Season 2?! We've got alot to talk about on this mini-bonus episode! Hope this can hold you off through summer!
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Episode 10: The Last (Covid) Supper..
It's our final episode of the season! Today's episode is a little recap of everything we've spoken about all season and also a little discussion about how COVID has shaped the way we did the show, how it helped us start this amazing project, and how we think it will continue to affect our lives. […]
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Episode 9: Men are from Mars and Can Women Have it All?
Gender roles are hard, but you know what's harder? Having it all! Today we are diving into what drives us nuts about men and how we are going to teach young boys to grow up and NOT become a Cuomo, Delia, Kavanaugh, CK…or dare we say HAMMER. Sorry boys, but y'all got to be better!
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Episode 8: Generations…Why?
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Episode 7: DIVORCE.
Breakin' up is hard to do… even harder with 3 young children and you're only 35! Today we are getting into the topic of divorce from the parent and child perspective!
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Episode 6: Check Your Mentals!
We are back and talking mental health! How are you feeling? Need some therapy? Kids driving you nuts? Have you lost yourself a bit? Look no further! We are here to help!.. and by help we mean we can't really help but maybe this episode will remind you that you're not alone in this!
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Episode 5: Our Changing Bodies
Hey Everyone! This week we are talking health! wellness! and our ever changing bodies! Hop on the treadmill and take this episode for a spin! Your peloton bike will thank you!
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Episode 4: Drama Part Deux… Friends and Family Edition
Even more drama from last week! You thought we were finished living for the drama? NEVER!
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Episode 3: Oh….the Drama!!
Celebrity drama and gossip… do we live? Find out today on this week's episode! We are talking cannibal Armie Hammer, #FREEBRITNEY, and whatever the ladies of the housewives did to make themselves so famously dramatic!
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Episode 2.5: BONUS! The November Wedding Insanity.
Surprise! Today you get a little bonus episode so that Lisa can get all of this off her chest. Let's talk about what really went on during the infamous November mini-wedding/surprise 30th birthday party… you don't want to miss the insanity!
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Episode 2: Weddings! Marriage! Insomnia!
On today's episode we do a deep dive into the world of covid-19 weddings, what its like to be newlyweds, lost celebrations, and what keeps us up at night!
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Episode 1: Welcome to The Perri-Menopause Podcast! (feat. Wine!)
Hello Everyone! Welcome to our very first episode! We are so happy you're here so grab a glass of wine, relax, and get to know us a little better. Today's episode Is a little Intro Into who we are, what you'll be hearing on the show as the weeks go on, and why we even […]
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Female Libido in Menopause: Desire Loss, Biology & Solutions with Cindy Eckert
This week on unPaused, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Cindy Eckert, founder and CEO of Sprout Pharmaceuticals and creator of Addyi, the first FDA approved treatment for low libido in women. Cindy is a pharmaceutical entrepreneur who began her career at Merck before founding her first company in 2007, focusing on undermarketed FDA […]
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Ep. 205 – Menopause and Heart Health Supports with Cathy Eason
If you think of cardiovascular blood flow as just a background bodily process, this episode will completely change your perspective. Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back the brilliant Cathy Eason, MS, BCHN, for a masterclass on one of the body’s most critical signaling molecules. With her deep expertise in human nutrition, physiology, and translating complex biology […]
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How to Know if Your Nervous System’s Actually Regulated — or Just Coping
There’s a lot of noise right now about calming your nervous system and staying regulated — and for many of us, that creates more pressure than peace. In this solo episode, I gently unpack what nervous system regulation actually means, why staying calm isn’t the goal, and how midlife and perimenopause can shift the way […]
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46 – Why understanding your hormones changes everything
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Professor Mary Ryan, Consultant Endocrinologist, Adjunct Associate Professor at Trinity College Dublin and author of It’s Probably Your Hormones. Together, they explore why hormones are far more than just “reproductive messengers”, and how they influence almost every system in the body, including the brain, immune system, metabolism, bones and cardiovascular health. The conversation […]
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The 4 Dating Mistakes Keeping Smart Women Stuck (And How to Break Them)
Tamsen Fadal sits down and teaches you what she’s learned about dating, from running a matchmaking business in New York City, to dating through her 20s and 30s, to divorce, and starting over in midlife. In this episode, she walks you through the 4 biggest dating mistakes women make. The ones that keep smart, self-aware […]
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Eps 387: Peptide Therapy Duration: What to Know
If you’re scared to start peptides because you don’t want to be on them forever, listen in. In today’s conversation, I’m answering one of the most common and quietly loaded questions women ask me about peptide therapy: Do I have to stay on this forever? We’re unpacking where that fear really comes from, why it […]
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The 24-Hour Turnaround to Get Your Life Back on Track
Some days, you don’t just feel off. You feel like you’re losing your control of everything. The routine is gone. The house is a mess. Motivation is shot. And suddenly one bad day turns into a week of feeling behind. This episode is the reset you need. Today Mel is sharing 5 simple, science-backed ways […]
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Ashley James: You’re a bimbo! Mumsy! Bossy! How we shrink confidence out of girls
You’re a bimbo. A nag. Too mumsy. Too bossy. Ever had any of those labels put on you? Far from harmless words, Ashley James is clear they all work to shrink women and girls. In this chat with Fearne, Ashley recalls her first experiences of street harassment, and the way she victim blamed herself. They […]
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Should I be eating more salt or less?
It’s one of the most confusing nutrition debates – should you be eating more salt or less? The answer might surprise you, because it depends on your lifestyle. If you’re cooking from scratch or you’re very active the advice is very different than if ultra-processed foods are part of your diet. Liz explains why salt […]
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Menopause Is FULL Of Fake News – How To Spot It
The internet is full of menopause advice. But how much of it can you actually trust? In this solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter explores the growing world of menopause misinformation online – from social media 'experts' to AI-generated health advice and even deepfakes. She explains why menopause care is never one-size-fits-all, and why personalised medical […]
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The 5 pillars to prevent dementia and stroke – with Dr Partha Nandi
Dr Partha Nandi is a gastroenterologist who wants you to know that the key to preventing stroke, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s might not lie in the brain at all – it lies in the gut. He shares how inflammation in your gut today could be affecting your brain decades from now. And he reveals the five simple pillars […]
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Eps 386: The Hidden Link Between Burnout & Perimenopause w/Elizabeth Gaines
Your body is responding to how hard you’ve been pushing. Elizabeth explains the concept of hormonal and metabolic “debt,” why sex hormones are often the first system to be underfunded, and how productivity culture trains women to ignore early warning signs. Episode Timeline: 01:15 – Elizabeth’s Burnout Story 03:00 – Chronic Stress Builds Slowly 05:20 […]
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Eps 386: The Hidden Link Between Burnout & Perimenopause
Your body is responding to how hard you’ve been pushing. Elizabeth explains the concept of hormonal and metabolic “debt,” why sex hormones are often the first system to be underfunded, and how productivity culture trains women to ignore early warning signs. Episode Timeline: 01:15 – Elizabeth’s Burnout Story 03:00 – Chronic Stress Builds Slowly 05:20 […]
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Strong, Fit and Healthy: How to Get Your Best Body & Increase Your Energy in 3 Days
Ever stood in front of the fridge thinking, “What am I actually supposed to eat to get healthy?” Today you are getting your answer. This episode gives you a simple way to decide what to eat to stay healthy without complicated math, crazy recipes, or “bro science”. In this episode, Mel sits down with Dr. […]
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The 3 Day Nutrition Protocol: Exactly What to Eat For Your Best Body & More Energy
Ever stood in front of the fridge thinking, “What am I actually supposed to eat to get healthy?” Today you are getting your answer. This episode gives you a simple way to decide what to eat to stay healthy without complicated math, crazy recipes, or “bro science”. In this episode, Mel sits down with Dr. […]
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Book Club Meets: Grief, women in history, and Elizabethan magic, with Maggie O’Farrell
You might have recently seen Hamnet at the cinema, but did you read the book along with the Happy Place Book Club in January? In this chat, Fearne and author Maggie O’Farrell talk about how Jessie Buckley’s award-winning performance brought Agnes to life in the film, why it’s vital to remember women’s place in history, […]
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Thursday Thoughts – Being The Main Character in Your Own Life
On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I talk about what it really means to shift out of the background and into the lead role of your own life. We chat about how easy it is, especially for women, to unconsciously slip into a supporting role, putting everyone else’s needs first, waiting for the “right […]
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Endometriosis & the Perimenopause, with Professor Janice Rymer & Claudia Tye, Endometriosis Nurse Specialist. S7. Ep 10.
Severe period pain? Vomiting? Fainting? It’s not just “one of those things.” These can be symptoms of endometriosis – a condition far more complex than many realise, and which often goes undiagnosed and unsupported, affecting 1 in 10 women. In this episode, I’m joined by Professor Janice Rymer, consultant gynaecologist, and endometriosis nurse specialist Claudia […]
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How to Create the Career of Your Dreams with Marie Forleo
At some point in life, almost all of us hit a moment where we quietly ask ourselves, “Now what?” It might come after a big transition. Or when the path you worked so hard to build suddenly doesn’t feel like it fits anymore. Or when you’re doing “all the right things,” yet something still feels […]
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Carrie Preston Talks Elsbeth and Embracing Life Over 50
Powerful women over 50 are finally taking center stage on TV. This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Emmy Award winning actress, producer, and director Carrie Preston for an inspiring conversation about her career, creativity, and personal journey. As the lead of the hit series Elsbeth, Carrie is redefining what it means to see strong, dynamic women […]
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Aflevering 58 ~ PMDD: Als hormonen je persoonlijkheid kapen
PMDD is geen zware PMS, maar een ernstige hormonale stemmingsstoornis. In deze aflevering spreekt Suzanne Rethans met ervaringsdeskundige Alice Groen en wetenschappelijk onderzoeker Astrid Kamperman (Erasmus MC) over wat PMDD écht is, waarom het vaak pas na jaren wordt herkend, en hoe hormonen, brein en psyche elkaar kunnen ontregelen. Een indringend gesprek over onzichtbaar lijden, […]
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Caffeine vs adaptogens: how to feel more energised – with Schia Mitchell Sinclair
Always running low on energy? Herbal polypharmacist Schia Mitchell Sinclair says it might be time to kick the caffeine habit, and explore adaptogens instead. This episode is brought to you by The Herbtender. If after hearing this conversation you want to try their supplements and herbal teas for yourself, you can use code LIZLOVES for 20% […]
The Perri-Menopause Podcast
Welcome to The Perri-Menopause Podcast! We are a mother/daughter duo with ZERO podcast experience, but very strong opinions! Come listen as we navigate the world pre…or PERI-MENOPAUSE (hence the name..it’s the word for the period of time just before menopause!) and challenge each other to see the world from the other’s perspective! Normally we’d pay […]