Understanding Perimenopause: Navigating Hormonal Shifts and Supporting Your Well-Being Ecosystem

Welcome to another episode of Medicine with Meaning. Today, Dr. Julie Taw dives into a topic that impacts countless women but is often misunderstood and rarely discussed, perimenopause. In this candid conversation, she unravels what perimenopause really is, how it differs from menopause, and why symptoms like mood swings, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and brain fog can catch women by surprise. You'll hear why the changes women experience in midlife are about more than just hormones, and how tending to the whole "well-being ecosystem"including nervous system health, stress, nutrition, and sleep can make this transition less overwhelming. Whether you're going through perimenopause yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode aims to bring clarity, compassion, and practical tips to help make sense of an important life stage. 00:00 Understanding perimenopause changes 05:35 Understanding perimenopause symptoms 10:03 Midlife hormonal and metabolic changes 12:21 Prioritizing health in midlife 16:16 Understanding hormonal fluctuations and women's health 18:06 Adjusting habits for midlife changes 23:58 Discussing menopause support 26:37 Tapping into personal wisdom 30:09 Embracing change and adaptation 33:57 Embracing personal growth post-menopause 35:47 Managing perimenopause without hormones 41:43 Understanding perimenopause and support 43:19 Discussing perimenopause support Show Website - https://medicinewithmeaning.com/ Dr. Julie Taw's Clinic Website - https://julietawmd.com/ Free Guide - https://go.julietawmd.com/reset Dr. Julie Taw's Instagram - @julie.taw.md Media/Podcast Partner: TopHealth - www.tophealth.care “Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”