About
S.2. Ep4
This episode is for every woman who has ever felt like something is shifting… and no one is really talking about it in a way that makes sense.
The identity changes. The body changes. The emotions that feel louder, sharper, or harder to ignore. The quiet realization that the life you’ve built might not fully fit anymore.
In this episode, Lara sits down with Dr. Somi Javaid, a board-certified OB/GYN and women’s health expert who is redefining how we understand midlife, hormones, and what it actually means to feel well in your body.
And this conversation goes far beyond “this is just part of aging.”
Dr. Javaid breaks down how hormonal shifts impact everything — from mood, energy, sleep, libido, and mental clarity — and why so many women are dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told to just “push through it.”
She also shares what women should actually be looking for when it comes to their health: how to advocate for yourself, what real support can look like, and why understanding your body is one of the most powerful things you can do in this phase of life.
And because this is The Sweaty Pillow, we talk honestly about what it feels like when your body no longer responds the way it used to — and how that doesn’t mean something is wrong, it means something is changing.
Because sometimes feeling better doesn’t start with ignoring the symptoms.
Sometimes it starts with finally being heard.
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*The Sweaty Pillow Podcast provides general information only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional for medical concerns.
