If you've ever wondered, "Why did no one tell me menopause could start in my 30s?" — this one's for you.

In today's episode, we're joined by Lauren Tetenbaum—psychotherapist, mom of two, and author of Millennial Menopause—to talk about the season of life we all deserve to understand sooner: perimenopause and menopause.

Lauren breaks down the science but more importantly, she reframes this stage as one of power, possibility, and presence. This isn't your mother's menopause conversation—it's real talk for modern women navigating aging, ambition, identity, and everything in between.

You'll hear:

• Why menopause is still one of the last great taboos—and how we start breaking the silence

• The sneaky early symptoms of perimenopause most women ignore

• How to advocate for yourself when your doctor isn't listening (because many won't)

• What younger women can do now to make their future menopause less overwhelming

• The surprising connection between menopause, ambition, and identity shifts

• What it means to reclaim joy in a season the world tells us is all decline

Whether you're in it, near it, or still think it's not your problem yet, this episode is your permission slip to get curious, informed, and even excited about what's next.

Links + Resources:

• Learn more about Lauren and her work: The CounseLaur

• Lauren's book: Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period

• Follow Lauren on Instagram: @thecounselaur

For more honest, empowering conversations about motherhood, hormones, and identity, subscribe to Mighty as a Mother wherever you get your podcasts—and follow us on Instagram @mightyasamotherpodcast.