In today’s special episode with Dr. Stephanie, we answer your questions about what perimenopause really is, the four different phases, how to know you are experiencing it, and the action steps you can take to improve your life as a perimenopausal woman. Stay tuned for part 2 next week!

Links for this episode:

Dr. Stephanie's Lab PDF

Jennifer Kolari Interview

Emily Fletcher Interview

Jenn Mansell Breathwork

Sam Skelly Breathwork

Kelsey Ramsden Interview

Jason Prall Interview

Yoga Nidra

Alan Aragon Interview

Schinouusa Whey Protein

Episode Overview:

0:00:00 - Intro

0:02:18 - Definition of perimenomause

0:04:38 - Normal looks different for everyone

0:06:44 - The best time to take baseline hormone measurements

0:10:53 - A word from our sponsors

00:16:07 - Subtle symptoms of low progesterone

00:22:57 - The four phases of perimenopause

00:28:38 - Action items

00:29:40 - Prioritizing stress management

00:37:01 - Meditation and breathwork

00:41:48 - CBT and psychedelic therapy

00:47:54 - Yoga Nidra

00:50:31 - Exercise

00:59:05 - Movement program goals as a perimenopausal woman

01:03:48 - Stephanie’s current workout split

01:05:56 - Cardio

01:05:42 - Progressive overload

01:09:09 - Resistance training helps us with resilience

01:09:53 - Nutrition for perimenopausal women

01:19:25 - You can still have great sex

01:20:34 - Pelvic floor exercises

01:21:33 - Orgasms for stress management

01:23:26 - Intro to next week’s episode

01:24:38 - Outro

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