{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Modern Midlife Collective","title":"#18 - Everything They Didn’t Tell You About Perimenopause (But Your Body Is Trying to Show)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/0fe157bf\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1696,"description":"Everything They Didn’t Tell You About Perimenopause (But Your Body Is Trying to Show)Perimenopause isn’t menopause—it’s the messy middle. The years when your body starts whispering (sometimes shouting) that change is coming, even though you’re still having periods. In this episode of The Modern Midlife Collective, Dr. Jill Woodruff and Dr. Ade Akindipe pull back the curtain on the transition no one warned you about: perimenopause.From mood swings, heavy periods, anxiety, and brain fog to night sweats and stubborn weight gain, your body is sending signals long before your final menstrual period. But because these symptoms mimic stress, thyroid disease, or even depression, many women are misdiagnosed or dismissed.✨ This conversation will help you recognize what’s normal, what’s not, and how to partner with your provider to navigate this season with confidence and support.Episode HighlightsWhy perimenopause can start as early as your late 30s (and why so many women miss it)The role of hormone fluctuations: falling progesterone and unpredictable estrogenCommon symptoms: irregular cycles, anxiety, brain fog, night sweats, and midsection weight gainRed flags that need medical attention—heavy bleeding, persistent pelvic pain, or severe depressionHow lifestyle hormones (cortisol, insulin, thyroid, vitamin D) interact with sex hormonesWhen to consider hormone therapy and why starting earlier can be both safe and effectiveWhy perimenopause is more than symptoms—it’s an invitation to reclaim your power in midlifeMemorable Quotes“Perimenopause doesn’t send a calendar invite—it just arrives.” – Dr. Ade“Don’t normalize misery. There are solutions.” – Dr. Ade“Perimenopause is your body saying: It’s time to pay attention.” – Dr. JillChapters00:00 – What Perimenopause Really Is 02:00 – The Confusion Stage: “Too Young for Menopause?” 08:00 – The Body Keeps the Score: Symptoms You Can’t Ignore 15:00 – When to Call Your Provider & Red Flags 20:00 – Hormone Therapy Demystified 22:00...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vSb4RMla_S75bpWB9Zxjk3g6nojoX9zmEdCD7Xe_JSw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMTZj/YjIwZGE1ZTU5Mjk2/NmU2NTU1NmM3N2Ni/ZTc0MC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}