152. The Role that Menopause and Perimenopause Plays in Divorce: a Conversation with Midi

Is it your ex… or your estrogen? In this honest, hilarious, and eye-opening episode, Andrea and Morgan sit down with Joanna Strober, founder and CEO of MIDI, to uncover how midlife hormone shifts can sabotage your divorce (and your sanity). They discuss why so many women feel like they’re losing their minds during divorce, how to actually get helpful care without expensive concierge clinics, and what might be missing from your divorce team. Spoiler: it might be estrogen and semaglutide.

What you’ll learn:

• What MIDI is—and why it might be your new secret weapon
• The signs you’re not “just emotional”… your hormones might be off
• How perimenopause symptoms overlap with divorce stress
• Why good healthcare now can help you make better divorce decisions
• What hormones like estrogen and testosterone can (and can’t) fix
• The juicy good truth about weight loss meds like semaglutide (aka Ozempic/Wegovy)
• How MIDI makes care accessible and insurance-friendly
• The long-term risks of ignoring hormonal health
• Why your second act deserves a thriving body and brain
• How to stop using your lawyer as your therapist

Burning questions answered in this episode:

• What the hell is happening to my body during divorce?
• Can hormones really impact mood, memory, libido, and weight?
• Is telehealth legit—or should I be worried?
• What’s the real deal with GLP-1s (like semaglutide)?
• Is testosterone safe for women?
• How do I know if I’m in perimenopause?
• What if my insurance doesn’t cover this?
• Could taking care of my hormones have saved my marriage?
• How do I get started with MIDI?
• Why is feeling better the key to not sucking at divorce?

Check out MIDI: trymidi.com/hownottosuckatdivorce

**Everything that you hear in this is episode is authentic, and part of paid collaboration with Midi Health**

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