ONE Extraordinary Marriage Show 828: BREAK THE SILENCE AROUND MENOPAUSE
Oct 8, 2024
Explore the necessity of breaking the silence around menopause in relationships. Discover how to rekindle intimacy and connect on new levels, even through the challenges. Alisa shares personal stories, revealing how symptoms like night sweats impact emotional bonds. Emphasizing open communication, both partners can navigate this season together. The importance of community and support is highlighted, alongside tips for engaging husbands in the journey. Transform your perspective and strengthen your marriage with practical insights.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Menopause Is A Common Marriage Issue
- Menopause affects virtually every woman who reaches midlife and therefore impacts many marriages each year.
- Alisa highlights that symptoms can last months to years and commonly include hot flashes, sleep issues, mood changes, and vaginal dryness.
Personal Perimenopause Experience
- Alisa describes her perimenopause starting with nighttime hot flashes and severe night sweats that disrupted sleep.
- She also noticed middle belly weight gain and retreating from Tony during that period.
Emotional Effects Are Undiscussed
- Emotional and relational impacts of menopause are often overlooked compared with hormonal and physical changes.
- Mood swings, anxiety, and depression may be indicators of perimenopause that couples should recognize together.