Today we welcome Dr. Sarah Milken, PhD, the Flexible Neurotic herself, as she opens up about the trials and transformations that come with midlife. Sarah's raw honesty about her personal battles with menopause, the life-changing benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and the challenges of parenting provides a candid look at the complexities of female identity. Her journey through a hysterectomy, a cancer diagnosis, and the quest for hormonal balance offers a powerful testament to resilience and self-discovery.

"I am on all the hormone replacement and I am a bad estrogen and the patch and all the testosterone, progesterone, estrogen. And I will sing it from the rooftop, ladies who are listening. I am a big fan of the HRT." - Sarah Milken

Listen in as we navigate the paradoxes of midlife growth, the intricacies of decision-making, and the soul body paradox. I share my own experiences with an emptying nest, illuminating the intricate dance between embracing change and holding onto certainty. The conversation promises to resonate with anyone facing the conflicting truths of midlife, providing a space to reflect on cognitive dissonance and the strength found in navigating these challenges.

"A lot of things in midlife are hard and good. Most things that are good are inherently hard." - Sarah Milken

Sarah and I both strongly advocate for being your own health advocate and embracing the transformations that midlife brings. We tackle topics from the complexities of women's fertility and hormonal health to the power of setting boundaries and finding a voice in one's healthcare journey. This episode is an invitation to empower yourself, to be present in your life, and to join a community that understands the midlife voyage.

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In this episode we discuss…

(01:04) Motherhood, Hormones, and Female Identity

(14:24) Navigating Paradoxes of Midlife Growth

(28:40) Hormonal Health and Women's Fertility

(33:46) Being Your Own Health Advocate

(42:28) Embracing Midlife Transformation and Boundaries

(51:07) How to Embrace Female Challenges and Changes

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