In this episode, Belinda sits down with Keri Krieger, a registered acupuncturist and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine to talk about perimenopause, burnout, hormones and the midlife changes so many women experience but don’t always understand.
Keri shares why symptoms like exhaustion, anxiety, sleep disruption, weight gain, hot flushes, overwhelm and feeling “not like yourself” are often connected to changes in our hormones, nervous system and overall health, not simply getting older.
Together, they explore why women have been conditioned to push through for so long, why quick fixes don’t always work, and how this season of life can become an invitation to slow down, listen to your body and support yourself differently.
What we cover:
• What perimenopause is and when it can begin
• The signs and symptoms many women don’t realise are connected to perimenopause
• Why burnout in earlier years can show up more strongly in midlife
• The connection between hormones, stress, anxiety and the nervous system
• Why sleep, energy and weight often change during this stage of life
• How Traditional Chinese Medicine views women’s health and ageing
• Why HRT can be helpful, but isn’t always the full picture
• Small, practical ways to better support your body through this transition
This episode is a reminder that you’re not broken, failing or imagining what you’re feeling. Perimenopause can feel confusing and confronting, but it can also become an opportunity to better understand your body, support your health and move into the next season of life with greater awareness, confidence and self-trust.
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