Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones

Jenn Pike: Who You’re Becoming in Perimenopause (It’s Not What Social Media Says)

Sep 30, 2025
Jenn Pike, a functional nutritionist and women's health expert, takes us on a journey through perimenopause, reshaping its narrative from doom to empowerment. She challenges the fear propagated by social media, urging women to embrace this transformative phase. Key topics include ditching perfectionism, redefining your 40s as the most liberating decade, and practical strategies for self-care. Jenn also emphasizes the importance of personalized fitness routines and daily habits that support resilience, leaving listeners hopeful about what lies ahead.
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INSIGHT

Perimenopause Has A PR Problem

  • Perimenopause has a PR problem driven by doom-focused content online that sells products and programs.
  • Jenn Pike says curating your input matters because negative feeds can worsen symptoms and mindset.
INSIGHT

This Phase Is About Becoming

  • Perimenopause isn't just metabolic or hormonal; it's a time to take radical responsibility for who you are.
  • Jenn warns against labeling all life issues as 'perimenopause' and urges deeper exploration of contributors.
ANECDOTE

Personal Early Signs That Weren't Hot Flashes

  • Jenn Pike describes early perimenopause signs she experienced: loss of interest, prickliness, reduced tolerance for wine and high intensity training.
  • These shifts preceded major classic symptoms and signaled a personal identity change for her.
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