Cougar Puberty: 12 WTF Signs of Perimenopause No One Warned Us About
I open up a real, unfiltered conversation about perimenopause and why so many of us feel confused, exhausted, and a little bit like we’re “losing it.” I talk directly to moms who are doing “all the right things” and still don’t feel good—physically, mentally, or emotionally. Instead of brushing symptoms off as “just getting older” or “just mom life,” I invite you to see them as messages from your body asking for attention, care, and support.
I share how shifting hormones like estrogen and progesterone impact everything from your period to your mood, sleep, skin, energy, and even your tolerance for other people’s nonsense. I reframe perimenopause as a sacred transition—not you falling apart, but you falling into alignment and meeting a new, more honest, powerful version of yourself. I walk you through simple tools like breathwork, rest, tracking symptoms, movement in micro doses, and getting real medical help so you stop suffering in silence.
Most importantly, I remind you that feeling good is your birthright. You’re not broken; you’re evolving.
The 12 signs I cover:
Unpredictable periods
Rage texting/posting
Memory/brain fog
Sore, swollen breasts
Hot/cold flashes
Crushing exhaustion
Emotional whiplash
Skin and hair changes
Rising anxiety
Heightened senses
Low tolerance for BS
3 a.m. existential spirals
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