In this episode, I open up about the unexpected ways perimenopause has impacted my chronic health conditions — and even introduced new ones. From long-standing battles with eczema and ulcerative colitis to a spike in migraines, UTIs, and other baffling symptoms, I share how hormonal shifts during this phase of life have stirred up a perfect storm in my body. If you’re navigating midlife and noticing your chronic issues intensify (or new ones appear out of nowhere), you’re not alone. Let’s talk about the hard stuff: the symptoms, the patterns, the frustrations — and the validation that comes from naming what’s really going on.