Season 5 Episode 5 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Kristin and Maria of Wise and Well
What Every Woman Needs to Know about Perimenopause
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Do you ever wonder why perimenopause is suddenly such a hot topic? And, for perimenopausal women, are you curious about how it might be affecting your body? In this episode of Quiet the Diet, Michelle welcomes back her friends Kristin and Marie of Wise and Well to dive deep into the topic of perimenopause and menopause, discussing why this phase of life is crucial for women’s health, how it impacts various aspects of their wellbeing, and what steps women can take to navigate these changes effectively.
Tune in to hear:
- The increased visibility of perimenopause in recent times and the commercialization and awareness of this phase
- Why it’s important to understand the changes happening in the body during perimenopause, which happens years before menopause
- The dangers of identifying too strongly with the label of “perimenopausal” and how it can obscure other aspects of health and identity
- The wide range of symptoms women might experience during perimenopause, and that each woman’s journey is unique
- How perimenopause is a neurological transition where the brain’s communication with the ovaries changes, affecting mood and mental health
- How much of our personality do you attribute to our hormones?
- Ways Kristin and Maria work with patients to manage symptoms and navigate perimenopause
- The interplay of progesterone and estrogen on mood and gut health and how they are impacted during perimenopause
- The critical role of protein and proper nutrition in maintaining muscle mass, mood, and overall health during perimenopause
- How to shift your focus from just managing symptoms to promoting longevity and overall health during and after perimenopause
- How adopting a positive mindset can help women manage the challenges of perimenopause and embrace this life stage
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