Perimenopause WTF?

Welcome to our Perimenopause WTF?! podcast - brought to you by the perry community. In this podcast your we talk everything- and we mean EVERYTHING perimenopause. Our hosts and guests help us navigate through all our WTF perimenopause moments and ‘Is this normal??’ questions. We talk with perimenopause experts, thought leaders and inspirational voices of the community. To connect with other perimenopause warriors download our free perry app! You can find the link in our show notes.

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May 22, 2025 61 mins

Building Strength During Perimenopause For Your Body & Mind with Amanda Thebe & Steph Gaudreau

Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone!  Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, […]
May 8, 2025 53 mins

What Every Breast Cancer Survivor in Her Late 30s Should Know About Perimenopause, Surgical Menopause, and Treatment

Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone!  Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, […]
April 24, 2025 44 mins

From Medical to Lifestyle: Building Your Perimenopause Weight Loss Toolbox

Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone!  Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, […]
April 10, 2025 46 mins

Smashing the Taboo of Painful Sex During Perimenopause with Dr. Jill Krapf & Dr. Sameena Rahman

Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone!  Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, […]
March 27, 2025 48 mins

Perimenopause Awareness: How Can Film & Media Help? With Sadhvi Siddhali Shree, Sadhvi Anubhuti & Kristin Cohen

Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone!  Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, […]

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Welcome to our Perimenopause WTF?! podcast - brought to you by the perry community. In this podcast your we talk everything- and we mean EVERYTHING perimenopause. Our hosts and guests help us navigate through all our WTF perimenopause moments and ‘Is this normal??’ questions. We talk with perimenopause experts, thought leaders and inspirational voices of the community. To connect with other perimenopause warriors download our free perry app! You can find the link in our show notes.
  • Building Strength During Perimenopause For Your Body & Mind with Amanda Thebe & Steph Gaudreau

    Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone!  Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, […]

  • What Every Breast Cancer Survivor in Her Late 30s Should Know About Perimenopause, Surgical Menopause, and Treatment

    Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone!  Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, […]

  • From Medical to Lifestyle: Building Your Perimenopause Weight Loss Toolbox

    Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone!  Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, […]

  • Smashing the Taboo of Painful Sex During Perimenopause with Dr. Jill Krapf & Dr. Sameena Rahman

    Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone!  Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, […]

  • Perimenopause Awareness: How Can Film & Media Help? With Sadhvi Siddhali Shree, Sadhvi Anubhuti & Kristin Cohen

    Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone!  Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, […]

  • Perimenopause Around The Globe : A Dutch & UK Perspective with Dr. Mandy Leonhardt, Suzanne Rethans & Tanya Jess

    Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone!  Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, […]

  • 5 Ways To Get Ready For Perimenopause with Jennifer Latch & Dr. Jessica Shepherd

    Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone!  Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, […]

  • Holistic Approach To Perimenopause: Cut Through The Noise & Build Your Toolbox with Dr. Suzanne Fenske & Carrie Locklyn

    Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone!  Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, […]

  • Losing and Finding Yourself in Perimenopause with Stacy London & Kat John

    Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone!  Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, […]

  • Essential Sexual Health Tips for Everyone 35+ to Prepare for Perimenopause with Dr. Philippa Kaye & Dr. Somi Javaid

    Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone!  Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, […]

  • Bridging the Racial Disparity Gap in Perimenopause with Dr. Jayne Morgan & Dr. Anushay Hossain

    Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone! Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, […]

  • Essential Check-Ups After 38: Prioritizing Breast Health and Preventive Care with Dr. Joyce Ballard & Dr. Anjali Malik

    Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone!  Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, […]

  • Perimenopause: From Personal to Policy with Samantha Bee with Stacy London, Samantha Bee & Jennifer Weiss-Wolf

    Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone!  Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, […]

  • What Everyone 35+ Should Know About Fitness & Nutrition During Perimenopause with Shannon Peterson & Nurit Raich

    Perry is redefining emotional wellbeing in perimenopause- Connect with women in the same stage of life. Chat. Find validation. Join the live experts. Simplify things by downloading the Perry App on either Apple or Android.  Welcome to the Perimenopause Awareness Month , an initiative by Perry and the National Menopause Foundation. Learn more!  Also Check […]

  • Cutting Through Perimenopause Trial and Error: Tips for Finding Solutions That Work with Mimi Ison, Dr. Alicia Robbins & Amy Cuevas Schroeder

    Perry is redefining emotional wellbeing in perimenopause- Connect with women in the same stage of life. Chat. Find validation. Join the live experts. Simplify things by downloading the Perry App on either Apple or Android.  Welcome to the Perimenopause Awareness Month, an initiative by Perry and the National Menopause Foundation. Learn more!  Also Check out […]

  • What the Heck Happened to my Libido & Orgasms in Perimenopause with Dr. Fenwa Milhouse & Dr. Lauren Streicher

    Perry is redefining emotional wellbeing in perimenopause- Connect with women in the same stage of life. Chat. Find validation. Join the live experts. Simplify things by downloading the Perry App on either Apple or Android.  Welcome to the Perimenopause Awareness Month , an initiative by Perry and the National Menopause Foundation. Learn more!  Tune in […]

  • Perimenopause Passion: How To Handle My Daily Changing Libido” with Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas & Carol King

    Perry is redefining emotional wellbeing in perimenopause- Connect with women in the same stage of life. Chat. Find validation. Join the live experts. Simplify things by downloading the Perry App on either Apple or Android.  Welcome to the Perimenopause Awareness Month , an initiative by Perry and the National Menopause Foundation. Learn more!  Also Check […]

  • Perimenopause & Sex: Navigating Unexpected Challenges with Dr. Laurie Mintz & Dr. Lyndsey Harper

    Perry is redefining emotional wellbeing in perimenopause- Connect with women in the same stage of life. Chat. Find validation. Join the live experts. Simplify things by downloading the Perry App on either Apple or Android.  Welcome to the Perimenopause Awareness Month , an initiative by Perry and the National Menopause Foundation. Learn more!  Today’s talk, […]

  • You Are Not Going Crazy, Self-Advocacy Tips for Navigating Perimenopause with Tamsen Fadal⁠ and ⁠Dr. Karen Tang

    FINGER ON THE PULSE – Connect with women in the same stage of life. Chat. Find validation. Join the live experts. Simplify things by downloading the Perry App on either Apple or Android.  Welcome to Perry's PERIMENOPAUSE AWARENESS MONTH Marathon. Join us throughout September for weekly talks to celebrate! Perimenopause Awareness Month is an initiative […]

  • Trauma and Perimenopause with Dr. Laura Anderson & Dr. Sulla Windgassen

    FINGER ON THE PULSE – Connect with women in the same stage of life. Chat. Find validation. Join the live experts. How? Simplify things by downloading the Perry App on either Apple or Android.  Welcome to Perimenopause WTF! Today we are joined by two experts in the field of trauma and mental health to discuss […]

  • Overcoming Health Anxiety in Perimenopause with Dr. Rachel Goldman & Dr. Sue Varma

    FINGER ON THE PULSE – Connect with women in the same stage of life. Chat. Find validation. Join the live experts. How? Simplify things by downloading the Perry App on either Apple or Android.  Welcome to Perimenopause WTF! Today we are joined by two experts in the field of mental health to discuss “Overcoming Health […]

  • A Guy’s Guide to Perimenopause with Dr. Victoria Scott & Dr. Karyn Eilber

    FINGER ON THE PULSE – Connect with women in the same stage of life. Chat. Find validation. Join the live experts. How? Simplify things by downloading the Perry App on either Apple or Android.  Welcome to Perimenopause WTF! Today we are joined by a team of Urologists to unpack “A Guy’s Guide to Perimenopause”. Dr. […]

  • Inflammation & Weight Gain During Perimenopause with Dr. Mary Claire Haver Founder of The Galveston Diet & Author of ⁠The New Menopause⁠

    FINGER ON THE PULSE – Connect with women in the same stage of life. Chat. Find validation. Join the live experts. How? Simplify things by downloading the Perry App on either ⁠Apple⁠ or ⁠Android⁠.  ‘Inflammation & Weight Gain During Perimenopause’ is the focus of today's episode on the Perimenopause WTF! podcast. Dr. Mary Claire Haver […]

  • Getting Perimenopause-Ready: Key Questions to Discuss with Your Doctor & Equip Yourself with Dr. Jayne Morgan & Kristen Mitchell

    Welcome to Perimenopause WTF! Today we are joined by leading Cardiologist Dr. Jayne Morgan and Perry Sister and Influencer Kristen Mitchell, aka Queen Ayoke. This latest episode is called ‘Getting Perimenopause-Ready: Key Questions to Discuss with Your Doctor & Equip Yourself’ which addresses so many questions, topics such as HRT vs. MRT, or estrogen and […]

  • Surviving Perimenopause: A Perry Sister's Perspective on the Journey to Menopause and Beyond with Bev Kemp

    Welcome to Perimenopause WTF! Join Bev Kemp, perry sister and advocate as she interacts with the perry community in a peer-to-peer exchange fostering understanding and solidarity. In ‘Surviving Perimenopause A Perry Sister's Perspective on the Journey to Menopause and Beyond’ Bev gives listeners a heartfelt look at what perimenopause and menopause was like for her, […]

  • Pelvic Floor & Bladder Health in Perimenopause: 6 Facts You Should Know with Dr. Malik & Dr. Reardon

    Welcome to Perimenopause WTF! Today we are talking about Pelvic Floor & Bladder Health in Perimenopause: 6 Facts You Should Know with Dr. Rena Malik & Dr. Sara Reardon. These two don’t mince words, they cover everything from  incontinence, painful sex, vaginal estrogen, pessaries, prolapses, anal leakage and so much more.  We never hold back […]

  • High-Functioning Depression & Anxiety in Perimenopause & Actionable Solutions with Dr. Vora and Dr. Joseph

    Welcome to Perimenopause WTF! Today’s episode is called High-Functioning Depression & Anxiety in Perimenopause & Actionable Solutions with Dr. Vora and Dr. Joseph.   Depression & anxiety, especially during perimenopause & menopause can be very difficult. There are some steps that can be taken to mitigate the symptoms such as informing yourselves, having the right diet, […]

  • Practical Steps & Treatment Options for Managing Weight Gain & Obesity During Perimenopause with Dr. Patel & Dr. Narang

    ‘Practical Steps & Treatment Options for Managing Weight Gain & Obesity During Perimenopause’ is today's focus on the Perimenopause WTF! podcast. Stay tuned for this part 2 episode with Dr. Nisha Patel and Dr. Disha Narang as they continue their deep dive into the world of weight gain. Obesity medications such as Ozempic are all […]

  • Fertility, Perimenopause, & Beyond. Essential insights every 35+ millennial should be aware of with Dr. Somi Javaid & Dr. Asima Ahmad

    Welcome to Perimenopause WTF! Today we are talking about Fertility, Perimenopause, & Beyond. Essential insights every 35+ millennial should be aware of. Dr. Somi Javaid & Dr. Asima Ahmad broach the topic of what every millennial should know and ask about perimenopause. Knowing what to expect will prevent women from being caught off guard. The […]

  • Demystifying Weight Gain in Perimenopause – Unravelling the WHY with Dr. Nisha Patel & Dr. Disha Narang

    ‘Demystifying Weight Gain in Perimenopause – Unravelling the WHY’ is the focus of today's episode on the Perimenopause WTF! podcast. Listen in as Dr. Nisha Patel & Dr. Disha Narang unpack this contentious topic – weight gain. It’s a disease, and not a matter of willpower. Understanding weight and how it relates to genetics and […]

  • Perimenopause and Heart Health with Dr. Jayne Morgan & Dr. Nicole Harkin

    ‘Perimenopause and Heart Health’ is the focus of today's episode on the Perimenopause WTF! podcast. Listen to Dr. Jayne Morgan & Dr. Nicole Harkin talk about everything heart disease related, from increased blood pressure, to sleep disturbances, to hot flashes. They talk about the controversies and cutting edge research happening today, so tune in as […]

  • The Menopause Diet Plan with Elizabeth Ward MS, RDN

    ‘The Menopause Diet Plan’ is the focus of today's episode on the Perimenopause WTF! podcast. Listen in as Rachel Hughes talks to dietitian Elizabeth Ward all about the best ways to eat during the menopause season. They answer questions like, How much protein do we need? What are all those fad diets about? How does […]

  • 5 Ways to Overcome the Perimenopause Relationship Drought with Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon

    ‘5 Ways to Overcome the Perimenopause Relationship Drought’ is the topic in today’s episode on the Perimenopause WTF! podcast. Listen in as Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon answers some of the perry communities’ most pressing questions; from having zero sex drive in a same sex marriage during perimenopause to how to rekindle that spark in your […]

  • Busting The Most Common Hormone Therapy Myths with Dr. Heidi Snyder Flagg & Dr. Robin Noble

    ‘Busting The Most Common Hormone Therapy Myths’ is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! Dr. Heidi Snyder Flagg & Dr. Robin Noble discuss’ the biggest  misconceptions out there surrounding Hormone therapy. Myths such as, ‘Hormone therapy is only used for hot flashes’, or ‘natural products are safer than synthetic hormone therapy’. Stay tuned […]

  • Grief & Loss in Midlife with Dominique Sachse

    ‘Grief & Loss in Midlife’ is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! Dominique Sachse shares her unique multi pronged approach to the perimenopause season, and moreover, she discusses this tricky phase in life all the while dealing with grief & loss. Dominique Sachse is truly inspiring, she believes in a holistic lifestyle change […]

  • 5 Surprising Facts About Perimenopause and Anxiety with Jenny Tzu-Mei Wang, PhD

    "5 Surprising Facts About Perimenopause and Anxiety" is today’s topic on the Perimenopause WTF! podcast. Today the perry community sits down with Jenny Tzu-Mei Wang, PhD to talk about anxiety. What triggers present during perimenopause and how can we best deal with our feelings? As always questions are taken from our community members, unpeeling the […]

  • 5 Things the Men In Your Life Need To Know About Perimenopause with Lauren Streicher MD

    "5 Things the Men In Your Life Need To Know About Perimenopause" is the topic in today’s episode on the Perimenopause WTF! podcast hosted by Rachel Hughes. Today Rachel sits down with Lauren Streicher MD. She discusses everything from how to react to ‘jokes’ about your experiences, desire discrepancy, to lubricants, to vibrators, to mood […]

  • 5 Things You Should Know About Vaginal Estrogen with Dr. Rachel Rubin

    "5 Things You Should Know About Vaginal Estrogen" is the topic in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes. Today Rachel speaks with Dr. Rachel Rubin to talk about a topic close to her heart, vaginal estrogen. Listen up as Dr. Rubin offers up a wealth of information, answering the most pressing questions […]

  • The Truths & Myths About Testosterone with Dr. Carolyn Moyers

    ‘The Truths & Myths About Testosterone’ is the topic in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes. Today Rachel sits down with Dr. Carolyn Moyers to talk about Testosterone. This hormone plays a role in our ability to experience desire, it is also often prescribed for brain fog, sleeplessness or fatigue in the […]

  • Your Vagina & Perimenopause with Dr. Alyssa Dweck

    ‘Your Vagina & Perimenopause’ is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes. Today Rachel sits down with Dr. Alyssa Dweck to talk about all things Vagina! Many women are not as familiar with this part of their bodies as they would like to think. Dr. Dweck does a great job […]

  • How To Have Better Sex After 40 with Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith

    ‘How To Have Better Sex After 40’ is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes. Today Rachel sits down with Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith MD, and together they talk about sex! In the peri/menopause season of life all sorts of problems can occur, but are issues such as lack of desire […]

  • How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids (Or Perimenopause) with Jancee Dunn

    ‘How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids (Or Perimenopause)’ is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes. Today Rachel talks to Jancee Dunn all about weathering the challenges of motherhood and hitting perimenopause as a new mother. Her wit and talents come out when explaining some of the symptoms […]

  • 5 Persistent Menopause Myths We've Busted In Our Famous Podcast with Hot Flashes & Cool Topics

    This time Rachel meets with the famous podcast co-hosts Colleen Rosenblum and Brigdett Garrat of the leading menopause podcast Hot Flashes & Cool Topics. The trio will debunk the 5 most persistent menopause myths the co-hosts have heard throughout their conversations. Hot Flashes & Cool Topics is hosting an event called 'Conversations with Prime Women' […]

  • Brain Health & Alzheimer's Prevention through Nutrition with Dr. Annie Fenn, Md

    ‘Brain Health & Alzheimer's Prevention through Nutrition’ is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes. Today Rachel talks to Dr. Annie Fenn all about Alzheimer's and Dementia. What is it? How does food prevent cognitive decline? And of course, how should we be promoting brain health during perimenopause & menopause. […]

  • Managing Mood Swings & Emotional Instability with Chrissy Court MSW, RSW

    Managing Mood Swings & Emotional Instability is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes. Rachel sits down with Chrissy Court, MSW, RSW. Chrissy Court focuses on areas like generalized and/or social anxiety, depression, historical trauma, grief/loss and chronic pain. In this podcast she unpacks emotional dysregulation and hormones during perimenopause […]

  • The Impact of Perimenopause on Relationships with Pawel Biedrzycki

    Get ready to dive deep into the world of perimenopause and relationships in our upcoming perry Talk, featuring Pawel Biedrzycki, registered psychotherapist and co-founder of heydaytherapy.com – an online therapy platform! Rachel and Pawel will cover the age-old question: "Can love, friendships and family dynamics survive the hormonal hurricane?" 🌪️💕 Perimenopause WTF! brought to you […]

  • How Women of Color Experience Perimenopause with Dr. Sameena Rahman

    How Women of Color Experience Perimenopause is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes.  Rachel sits down with Dr. Sameena Rahman, MD, OB-GYN. Dr. Rahman has made it her mission to fight the biases and cultural norms in healthcare practices that contribute to the underlying problems in women’s gynaecological health, […]

  • What is Abnormal Bleeding During Perimenopause with Dr. Suzanne Fenske

    What is considered abnormal bleeding? We asked double Board Certified Gynaecologist, Integrative & Functional Medicine Dr. Suzanne Fenske, who really understands all things Perimenopause and beyond. Together Rachel and Dr. Fenske answer the Peri communities’ questions, from heavy bleeding to clotting, to fibroids, hormone treatments, dilation & curettage, endometrial ablation and more. Is HRT better […]

  • The Importance of Self Care During The Menopause Transition with Natalie Bonafé

    As women approach midlife, they face many changes: an empty nest, shifting goals and purpose, career moves, unresolved trauma, the grief of losing a parent, or of losing their fertility, of time passing, spiritual awakenings, etc. The list can go on and on because women live wonderfully rich lives. Profound changes to the body at […]

  • Nutrition for Brain Health with Barbie Boules, RDN

    Brain Fog, memory loss, fear of early onset dementia. These are frequent conversations in the perry sisterhood. And we need to talk about it MORE. This time Rachel meets with Barbie Boules. Barbie Boules is a registered dietitian, certified health coach, and meditation teacher with over 22 years of experience. She’s had the privilege of […]

  • What To Do When Sex Hurts? with Dr. Jill Krapf

    Painful Sex, vaginal and vulvar pain are common topics in our perry sisterhood. This time Rachel meets with Dr. Jill Krapf who is a board-certified OB-GYN and vulvar pain specialist. She is also co-author of the book 'When Sex Hurts' Dr. Kraft is also active in research and has published chapters and peer reviewed articles […]

  • How Trauma & High Sensitivity Can Impact The Menopause Transition – with Paula Rastrick

    This time Rachel talks with Paula Rastrick, psychotherapist – who established an integrated trauma informed approach to menopause & midlife mental health for “sensitive” women. The two are addressing if trauma and being a high sensitive person (HSP) can make the menopause transition more severely. And can this be the missing puzzle link for many? […]

  • 5 Ways To Create Change In Your Life with Camp Reinvention

    Rachel meets with Dana & Wendy, co-founders of Camp Reinvention.  The heart and soul of Camp Reinvention is The Camp Reinvention Process™ — the only program of it’s kind for mid-lifers who want to create new possibilities and live the life they were meant for.  Wendy Perrotti is a master-level Certified Professional Coach, speaker and leadership […]

  • Menopause Solutions – Real Talk, Real Strategies with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz

    This time Rachel meets with Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz MD – OBGYN and author of 'Menopause Bootcamp' Dr. Gilberg-Lenz will talk us through solutions for menopause and provide us with the real talk we need and actionable strategies to take away. Download our free perry app⁠ to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause […]

  • 10 Most Common Menopause Questions I Hear From My Patients with Dr. Shyama Mathews

    Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, read more evidence-based resources, listen to our free meditations. This time Rachel talks with Dr. Shyama Mathews, board certified gynecologist and NAMS certified menopause specialist.  Dr. Mathews sheds a light on the most common questions she hears from her patients about […]

  • Cognition & Mood in Perimenopause with Dr. Mary Jane Minkin

    This time Rachel  meets with Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, practicing gynecologist, with a special interest in menopause. Both will talk about cognition, mood and sleep during the menopause transition. All three topics are discussed and talk about a lot in our perry sisterhood. Dr. Minkin is a North American Menopause Society Certified Menopause Clinician. She […]

  • Crushing Age Stereotypes at 59 with Mimi Ison

    This time Rachel talks with Mimi Ison about midlife, changes and crushing stereotypes. Mimi is your new pro-aging friend! Originally a Northern Cali girl, she has been living in LA for over 2 decades. In her mid-50s she was trying to figure out how to do this getting older thing when your body gets as […]

  • Pellets, Hormones and Breast Cancer – Myths & Truths with Dr. Corinne Menn

    This time Rachel meets  with Dr. Corinne Menn, board certified OB-GYN, NAMS menopause specialist, breast cancer survivor and medical advisor at Alloy. Rachel and Dr. Menn will debunk myths around pellets (there are so many questions!!!),  menopausal hormone therapy and breast cancer. Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause […]

  • How To Maintain Healthy Habits During The Holidays with Dr. Mittal

    This time Rachel meets Richa Mittal, MD. Dr. Richa Mittal founded her membership-based weight loss and metabolic health practice Radiant Health Weight Loss and Wellness to provide the Frisco and DFW community with a unique and comprehensive solution. By keeping her membership practice small, she is able to offer personalized and integrative care that is […]

  • How To Train Effectively During Your Menopause Transition with Kate Rowe-Ham

    This time Rachel meets with the wonderful Kate Rowe-Ham. Kate Rowe-Ham is a Women’s Health Coach with a special interest in menopause fitness and nutrition. She is also the founder of the Owning Your Menopause App. Kate is passionate about educating women on how to exercise at this time and how movement and diet go hand […]

  • The 4 Stages of Menopause with Dr. Kamilia Smith

    This time Rachel talks with Dr. Kamilia Smith – Women’s Health Expert, OBGYN, Menopausal Medicine and CEO + Founder of Charleston House. Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone. Check out our new book – ⁠The Perry Menopause […]

  • Surgical Menopause at 34 with Victoria Hardy

    This time Rachel talks with Victoria Hardy. Victoria Hardy is a Menopause Mentor, Conversationalist and up-coming author. A 30 something experiencing Chemical and now Surgical Menopause since age 33, she’s shouting loud for those who are outside, the societal Menopause box. With 22 years corporate banking transformation experience, she disrupted the norm at work to […]

  • Early Menopause and POI (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency) with Dr. Mandy Leonhardt

    This time Rachel meets with Dr. Mandy Leonhardt. Dr Mandy Leonhardt is a fully qualified and GMC registered GP. She is particularly interested in women’s health, nutrition and healthy ageing and my ongoing professional development reflects this passion. She offers a private clinic which specializes in the holistic assessment and individualized treatment of hormonal imbalances […]

  • Revolutionize Your Midlife with Dr. Amanda Hanson

    This time Rachel meets Dr. Amanda Hanson, clinical psychologist & coach. And together, they are going to reimagine Midlife & reclaim the glory of being women—in all our nuanced, imperfect beauty. To reclaim our beauty and bodies and all the parts of us they told us were no longer lovable or valuable. This is what […]

  • Why Hormone Balancing Diets Are Bullsh*t with Abby Langer

    This time Rachel meets with Abby Langer, registered dietitian, food & nutrition writer and author of the bestselling book Good Food, Bad Diet 📚. Abby and Rachel talk about diet culture including hormone diets predatory language if any foods are really off-limits  eating disorders in midlife  and the most infuriating myths Abby works to debunk […]

  • No-Nonsense Perimenopause Nutrition Advice with Emma Bardwell

    This time Rachel meets with Emma Bardwell. Emma Bardwell is a registered nutritionist, health writer and author of the book The Perimenopause Solution. Her evidence-based, no-nonsense approach has made her one of the go-to names in women’s health and nutrition. She combines the most up-to-date research with a 360-degree lifestyle audit to help women optimise […]

  • Smashing The Menopause Taboo with Award Winning TV Journalist Tamsen Fadal

    This time Rachel meets Tamsen Fadal, Emmy winning TV Journalist, Anchor and Menopause Advocate. Both will talk about smashing the menopause taboo in an industry which has a history of being tough on women in their midlife stage. Tamsen Fadal is evening news anchor at WPIX-TV for the last decade,  a wife, bonus mom to […]

  • WTF – Why Do Hormones Impact my Skin? with Caire Beauty Co-Founder Celeste Lee

    This time Rachel meets with Celeste Lee, co-founder of Caire Beauty – skin care for ‘grown ups’. Celeste and Rachel will talk about skin health and perimenopause, how hormonal changes can impact our skin and what’s going on with that peri acne! Check out Caire Beauty’s beautiful skin care assortment here. With the exclusive code […]

  • Money & Midlife with Allison Kvikstad – Certified Financial Planner™

    This time Rachel meets with Allison Kvikstad – Certified Financial Planner™ to talk about everything Retirement Planning – Saving & Preparing. Although an unusual topic here in our perry sisterhood it is an IMPORTANT one and one that is often swept under the rug. Women are have often been taught not to talk about money […]

  • Perimenopause 101 – Let's Talk The Essentials with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany

    This time Rachel meets with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany – OBGYN and founder of Tribe Called V.  Rachel and Dr. Ghofrany talk ind-depth perimenopause knowledge, symptoms and treatment options. It is a much needed session to deep dive into perimenopause essentials, preparing us to understand symptoms, decrease anxiety and lead an efficient conversation with our health […]

  • How to Heal & Thrive After Divorce with Tonya Carter

    This time Rachel meets with Tonya Carter, certified, speaker, coach & author of “Divorce Your Story – A Woman’s Guide to Heal & Thrive After Divorce”. Being a single mother of two, Tonya realized that she allowed her circumstances to hold her back from discovering her true life’s purpose. Experiencing divorced, five job losses in […]

  • Treating Symptoms with Western or Naturopathic Medicine? with Dr. Ballard and Dr. Stansbury

    This time Rachel meets with Dr. Joy’El Ballard, OBGYN and Dr. Jillian Stansbury, Naturopathic Family Physician and formulator for Wile Women a plant-based brand for peri/menopause solutions. Herbs, plant-based solutions, HRT, supplements, birth control, lifestyle changes? The list of treatment options is long and often polarising. We are bringing together 2 leading voices in the […]

  • Metabolism 101 – WTF Is Happening & How You Can Improve it with Dr. Alyssa Olenick

    This time Rachel meets with Alyssa Olenick, PhD. Weight Gain and a changing metabolism are one of the key concerns in the perry sisterhood. Alyssa is an Exercise Physiologist, sports nutritionist, weight lifter, and ultra runner. She is known for her high energy and sassy approach to bringing science to your training in a no-nonsense […]

  • Breast Cancer, PeriMenopause & HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) with Dr. Liz O'Riordan

    This time Rachel meets with Dr. Liz O’Riordan, breast surgeon, breast cancer survivor, author and podcaster. You can order Dr. O´Riordan’s book ‘The Complete Guide To Breast Cancer’ here and subscribe here to her podcast ‘Don’t Ignore The Elephant’. Dr. O’Riordan talks us through her journey of breast cancer, menopause & the role of HRT […]

  • Anyone Else Falling Apart Or Is It Just Me? with Jen Mann

    This time Rachel meets with Jen Mann. Jen Mann is best known for her wildly popular and hysterical blog People I Want to Punch in the Throat. She has been described by many as Erma Bombeck―with f-bombs. Jen is the author of the New York Times bestseller People I Want to Punch in the Throat: […]

  • Sleep Apnea and Perimenopause with Emma Cooksey

    This time Rachel meets with Emma Cooksey – the host of the Sleep Apnea Stories podcast. Emma Cooksey is a podcast host and writer.   She was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at the age of 30, after more than a decade of unexplained health problems.  Once diagnosed, she felt alone while navigating life with sleep […]

  • Perimenopause Weight Loss – No Bullsh*t Advice from Susan Niebergall and Kim Schlag

    Rachel meets with the power duo Susan Niebergall, online coach at Inner Circle and Kim Schlag, personal trainer & nutrition coach for women 40+. The three of them talk one of the most discussed perimenopause topic : weight gain and weight management. Susan and Kim are known for their no bullsh*t advice and pragmatic tips […]

  • How To Find Relief with Arthritis & Joint Pain with Dr. Alyssa Kuhn

    Rachel meets with Dr. Alyssa Kuhn physical therapist in Salt Lake City, UT, osteoarthritis specialist, and founder of Keep the Adventure Alive. Rachel & Dr. Kuhn will talk about osteoarthritis, joint pain in perimenopause and non-surgical lifestyle interventions for improvement. Dr. Kuhn specializes in osteoarthritis treatment because she found through her physical therapy career, people […]

  • Early Menopause After Breast Cancer with Dani Binnington

    Rachel meets with Dani Binnington patients advocate, breast cancer survivor and creating awareness around early menopause after cancer. Rachel & Dani talk about Dani’s journey through breast cancer which lead her into early menopause. Dani’s journey to seek a holistic approach to her wellbeing started after her breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 33. […]

  • How To Take Care Of Your Skin During Perimenopause with Rochelle Weitzner

    This time Rachel meets with Rochelle Weitzner, founder and CEO of Pause Well-Aging. A skin care brand specifically for peri/menopause warriors. Rachel & Rochelle talk about everything skin and perimenopause, the right beauty routine and must have skin care products for anyone in perimenopause. Perimenopause WTF Questions which will be answered during this perry talk […]

  • Women Are Not Small Men with Dr. Stacy Sims

    Rachel meets with Dr. Stacy T Sims – a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on […]

  • ADHD & Perimenopause with Dr. Hamdani

    This time Rachel meets and talks with Dr. Sasha Hamdani Board Certified Psychiatrist, ADHD specialist and author of the book Self Care of People with ADHD.   Rachel & Dr. Hamdani talk about ADHD & Perimenopause.  Does ADHD get worse during perimenopause?  What is the difference in symptoms?  Can you develop it at a later age?  […]

  • Perimenopause Treatment Options with Dr. Sharon Malone

    Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes. This time Rachel meets with Dr. Sharon Malone, Chief Medical Officer at Alloy – an online provider for personalized menopause solutions. Dr. Sharon Malone is a force of good, who educates about menopause with compassion. In this perry talk you can […]

  • How To Live Your Best Sex Life During Perimenopause with Kelly Casperson, MD

    Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes. This time Rachel meets with Kelly Casperson, MD Urologist and Author of the Book & Podcast ‘You Are Not Broken’. Rachel & Dr. Casperson talk about perimenopause and sexual desire. To learn more about the wonderful Dr. Kelly Casperson Check out […]

  • Pleasure – How To Communicate Your Body Changes With Your Partner with Dr. Laurie Mintz

    Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes. This time Rachel meets Dr. Laurie Mintz to talk about how to address our body changes and potential pleasure changes during perimenopause to our partner.  Dr. Mintz (check out her website here) is psychologist, professor, speaker and author of ‘Becoming Cliterate’ […]

  • Perimenopause 1-0-1 with Dr. Annice Mukherjee

    This time Rachel meets with Dr. Annice Mukherjee, Consultant Endocrinologist, Speaker and Author of the book The Complete Guide To The Menopause Rachel & Dr. Mukherjee shed light into the dark of the essentials of perimenopause, must knows, treatment options and different stages. Perimenopause WTF Questions which will be answered during this perry talk What […]

  • Sobriety in Midlife with Lori Massicot

    Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes. This time Rachel meets with Lori Massicot. Lori is an advocate for midlife made healthy, happy and alcohol-free. Rachel & Lori talk about sobriety in perimenopause and midlife. Click here – to learn more about Lori Massicot and her ‘To 50 […]

  • Sleep Disorders & Solutions in Perimenopause with Dr. Shelby Harris

    Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes. This time Rachel meets with Dr. Shelby Harris to talk everything sleep problems and perimenopause. Dr. Harris specializes in the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression. She is board certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM) by the […]

  • Premature Menopause at Age 14 with Hayley Cockman

    Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes. This time Rachel meets with Hayley Cockman, who experienced menopause at the age of 14. She is now an avid advocate for peri/menopause awareness. To learn more about the magnificent Hayley, check out her instagram. Perimenopause can be a lonely journey […]

  • Heart Health in Perimenopause with Dr. Nicole Harkin

    Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes. This time Rachel meets and talks with Dr. Nicole Harkin –  board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and Clinical Lipidology (Cholesterol Doctor) Rachel & Dr. Harkin talk about everything heart health and perimenopause – a must listen for […]

  • How To Support Perimenopause With Lifestyle Hacks with Amanda Thebe

    Welcome to an exciting episode of the perry podcast with the wonderful host Rachel Hughes. This time Rachel meets with Amanda Thebe, best-selling author of her book Menopocalypse. Rachel & Dr. Casperson talk about how to live your best perimenopause through lifestyle hacks. Check out Amanda’s Instagram channel here.  Perimenopause can be a lonely journey – […]

  • Parenting in Perimenopause with Dr. Sarah Milken

    This time Rachel meets with Dr. Sarah Milken founder and host of the podcast ‘The Flexible Neurotic’ Rachel & Sarah talk about parenting, midlife self reinvention and how to learn to be kind with yourself. What you should do next! Go and check out Sarah’s podcast, have a laugh and learn a ton Join our […]

  • Symptoms of Breast Cancer (YouTube Video #389)

    Symptoms of Breast Cancer In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor reveals a surprising truth—most breast cancers have no early symptoms. She debunks common myths, especially the widespread belief that breast pain signals cancer, and explains the difference between signs and symptoms. Learn why relying on symptoms alone can be dangerous, and how early […]

  • Sherri Dindal – Being The Real Slim Sherri and new beginnings in Midlife & Menopause

    Many of you will know The Real Slim Sherri from Instagram and TikTok – she is well known for her no- holds barred, unfiltered truths around growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, midlife, life as a Gen X woman and menopause.  I have loved her page ever since I discovered it and so was […]

  • What Stem Cell Therapy Taught Me About Recovery, Mindset, and Reinventing Downtime

    In today’s episode, I share my personal experience with stem cell therapy—and the unexpected lessons that came from being forced to slow down. Whether you’re choosing a procedure like stem cell therapy or suddenly dealing with an injury or illness, time off from your normal routine isn’t just inconvenient — it’s a major mental and […]

  • 193 Can Color Heal You? Dr. Deanna Minich Thinks So 🎨🧠🌿

    Forget everything you thought you knew about nutrition. This episode gets wildly colorful—literally. Dr. Deanna Minich joins Sally to decode how COLOR—yes, actual colors—can shift your health, your hormones, and even your mood. From purple carrots to chlorophyll, this convo goes deep on how to nourish your body and your energy. We’re talking:✨ Yellow for […]

  • Ep #152: Overcoming Gender Barriers in a Male-Dominated Industry with Captain Reyné O’Shaughnessy

    In this episode, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause educator, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, talks to Captain Reyné O’Shaughnessy. She is a veteran commercial airline pilot with over 34 years at a Fortune 50 carrier and more than 10,000 heavy-jet flight hours, including being among the first women qualified on the Boeing 747. She's […]

  • 219 How to Support Your Mental Health and Stop Menopause Weight Gain

    Menopause is a natural part of life, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. I’ve experienced the exhaustion, the thinning hair, the mood swings—and the confusion that comes when you feel like your body is changing faster than you can keep up. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey with menopause and the lessons I’ve […]

  • S4 Ep178: Mid-life Nutrition: Tips and Tricks From a Dietician with Dr. Alexandra Filingeri

    Any mid-life woman knows that once you hit your 40s, 50s, or 60s, things will not go well if you eat the same way you did when you were 20. But it’s confusing to know what to eat, and how much to eat, without downloading multiple APPs and carrying around a calculator  My guest, Alexandra […]

  • 164: Emotional Eating in Menopause – The Psychology Behind the Cravings

    Do you get cravings for the foods that make your soul feel fuzzy but your body feel icky? In this episode, Adele explains the psychology behind those cravings, how to make steps away from those cravings and how to be more mindful with your eating. Check out Adele’s FREE symptom assessment here: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/free-copy-of-our-symptom-assessment/ Adele is […]

  • Thursday Thoughts – Writing a Book

    This week on Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I dive into a juicy conversation all about her brand new book Shiny Happy Singles — or Thrive Solo if you're tuning in from the US. We chat about the inspiration behind the book, what it really means to thrive on your own, and why this message is […]

  • From Midlife Crisis to Midlife Chrysalis: Chip Conley’s Roadmap to Reinvention

    In this episode of Hello Menopause, Stacy talks with entrepreneur, author, and Modern Elder Academy founder Chip Conley about what it really means to navigate midlife. Drawing from his own experience with prostate cancer and hormone therapy, Chip shares what it felt like to go through “male menopause” and how that informed his vision for […]

  • Bladder Issues in Menopause – The Hidden Bacteria You Need to Know

    If bladder issues in menopause are keeping you from jumping for bone density or for jumping for joy. Or if laughing and sneezing or a need to consider hydration needs against access to a bathroom are real life and every day concerns you… we’ve got you today.  Bladder issues in menopause don’t need to keep […]

  • Ep 176 -Restoring Blood Flow for Brain, Heart and Hormonal Health with Cathy Eason

    In this week’s episode,  Dr. Fiona Lovely speaks with Cathy Eason, a certified holistic nutritionist and clinical educator, about nitric oxide (NO), often called the “miracle molecule” for its vital role in blood flow and thus, overall health.  We talk about the groundbreaking findings from a pilot study on nitric oxide’s impact on women’s sexual […]

  • Ep 481: The 5,000-Year-Old Secret to Stopping Emotional Eating

    I’m showing you how ancient Buddhist wisdom can help you break the cycle of emotional eating with more awareness, compassion, and ease—just like I teach my clients. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/481

  • #129: 7 Essential Habits to Move Through Menopause with More Ease

    Midlife doesn’t have to be a crisis — it can be a genuine metamorphosis. In this episode, I’m not talking about just surviving menopause.I’m talking about moving through it with more ease, clarity, and actual calm. You’ll hear a segment from a training I recently ran, where I shared seven essential habits that helped me […]

  • 13 – HRT after 60: myths, facts and finding your own path with Ann Newson

    In this week’s episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by her mother, Ann Newson, for a candid and deeply insightful conversation about HRT after 60, as requested by some ofour viewers.  Together, Dr Louise and Ann address the persistent fears around breast cancer and HRT, revisiting data from the controversial 2002 WHI study. They also explore the […]

  • Grading and Staging of Breast Cancer (YouTube Video #388)

    Grading & Staging Breast Cancer – Know the Hidden Dangers In this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor breaks down the critical differences between grading and staging breast cancer—and exposes the hidden dangers that often leave patients confused or misinformed. Learn how cancer cell "grades" reflect aggressiveness, how "stages" indicate spread, and why stage 0 (carcinoma […]

Perimenopause WTF?

Welcome to our Perimenopause WTF?! podcast – brought to you by the perry community. In this podcast your we talk everything- and we mean EVERYTHING perimenopause. Our hosts and guests help us navigate through all our WTF perimenopause moments and ‘Is this normal??’ questions. We talk with perimenopause experts, thought leaders and inspirational voices of […]

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