Is it just me, or does perimenopause feel like a rollercoaster of mood swings, brain fog, and sleepless nights?

Could cutting out coffee or changing your bedtime routine actually help?

And why don’t we talk more about how menopause and perimenopause affects everything—from work to relationships?

In this episode of The Courage To Be™ Podcast, host Tania Vasallo sits down with women’s health coach Carin Luna-Ostaseski, founder of Hot or Just Me, to break down perimenopause and menopause. They cover symptoms like hot flashes, anxiety, weight gain, and insomnia, plus practical solutions to improve sleep, manage stress, and balance hormones naturally.

Carin shares how she struggled with imposter syndrome when launching Hot or Just Me and opens up about a moment when she thought she was having a heart attack—only to realize it was anxiety triggered by dehydration, too much coffee, and overstimulation.

Carin also discusses how menopause impacts relationships, why open conversations with teenagers and partners matter, and how small lifestyle changes can make a huge difference. Plus, The Courage To Be™ listeners get an exclusive discount on Hot or Just Me cooling products!

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If you enjoyed this episode. We think you'll enjoy these other episodes:

•⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 109: Perimenopause Truths You Need to Know with Julie Valbuena - https://youtu.be/WWfMlcuGBhc

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IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 - Introduction 🌱

01:06 - Early Signs & Symptoms ⚠️

05:06 - Insomnia & Sleep Hacks 😴

07:52 - Night Sweats & Cooling Tips ❄️

10:41 - Can’t Sleep? Try This! 🛌

14:23 - Menopause & Anxiety Fixes 🧘‍♀️

16:21 - Hidden Symptoms No One Talks About 🤫

19:20 - Parenting & Relationships 👨‍👩‍👧

23:32 - Talking to Family About Menopause 🗣️

25:17 - Puberty, Parenting & Beyond 🔄

26:14 - Must-Read Menopause Books 📚

27:00 - Resources & Expert Help 🎯

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