This time Rachel talks with Paula Rastrick, psychotherapist - who established an integrated trauma informed approach to menopause & midlife mental health for “sensitive” women. 
The two are addressing if trauma and being a high sensitive person (HSP) can make the menopause transition more severely. 
And can this be the missing puzzle link for many?
Join us for this mind blowing conversation and make sure to download our free perimenopause community app - 100% of the perry app members have said that the app has made their menopause transition easier. Don't do this alone and join us!


Check out our new book - ⁠The Perry Menopause Journal⁠ - with the leading experts in menopause field, real stories from the community and 100 days gratitude journaling + symptom tracking.


Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

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How Trauma & High Sensitivity Can Impact The Menopause Transition - with Paula Rastrick

Welcome to our Perimenopause WTF?! podcast - brought to you by the perry community. 

In this podcast your we talk everything- and we mean EVERYTHING perimenopause. 

Our hosts and guests help us navigate through all our WTF perimenopause moments and ‘Is this normal??’ questions. 
We talk with perimenopause experts, thought leaders and inspirational voices of the community.

To connect with other perimenopause warriors download our free perry app! You can find the link in our show notes.

Health & Fitness

FINGER ON THE PULSE - Connect with women in the same stage of life. Chat. Find validation. Join the live experts. How? Simplify things by downloading the Perry App on either Apple or Android. 
Welcome to Perimenopause WTF! Today we are joined by a team of Urologists to unpack “A Guy’s Guide to Perimenopause”. Dr. Victoria Scott & Dr. Karyn Eilber not only address the perry communities’ most pressing concerns about what they wish their partners knew, but also the most common misunderstandings and challenges experienced by men as they navigate this season of life. 
We never hold back so neither should you! Send in a voice message question: 
And if you want a copy of the book mentioned in today’s episode, just follow the link:  A Woman's Guide to Her Pelvic Floor: What the F*@# Is Going On Down There 


Perimenopause WTF! brought to you by perry! 
perry is a safe space for connections, support, new friendships and occasional laughs during the menopause transition. It’s a #1 perimenopause app where you will meet other warriors who understand.
Sharing experiences will help to feel ‘normal’ again. No, you’re not crazy and no, you are not alone. With our network of wonderful menopause experts, we have gathered an abundance of  evidence-based knowledge, articles, podcasts and a new book: The Perry Menopause Journal.
To learn more visit:
www.heyperry.com
https://perry.app.link/perimenopausewtf


The Perimenopause Journal
Are you looking for a meaningful way to prioritize your well-being during this crucial phase of your life? Do you crave self-care practices tailored specifically to the ups and downs of perimenopause? The journal offers:
1️⃣ Thoughtful Prompts: 2️⃣ Progress tracking: 3️⃣ Evidence-based knowledge 
4️⃣ Community Support


To grab a journal visit: 
heyperry.com/theperrymenopausejournal or amzn.to/3Nt1YYR


A Guy’s Guide to Perimenopause with Dr. Victoria Scott & Dr. Karyn Eilber

FINGER ON THE PULSE - Connect with women in the same stage of life. Chat. Find validation. Join the live experts. How? Simplify things by downloading the Perry App on either ⁠Apple⁠ or ⁠Android⁠. 


‘Inflammation & Weight Gain During Perimenopause’ is the focus of today's episode on the Perimenopause WTF! podcast. Dr. Mary Claire Haver (Founder of The Galveston Diet & Author of The New Menopause) has so many useful tips on what kinds of foods support a healthy lifestyle, which, as we all know, is an essential part of the perimenopause experience. Listen in as Dr. Haver unpacks what works and what doesn’t. Tune in to this perry talk to learn more about how you can get a grip on understanding how your body processes food, what foods everyone should be eating more of and what can help to offset inflammation, especially during the perimenopause season.  
Did you want to read the conversation instead? Now you can! (insert link)
We never hold back so neither should you! Send in a voice message question: 
Perimenopause WTF! brought to you by perry! 
perry is a safe space for connections, support, new friendships and occasional laughs during the menopause transition. It’s a #1 perimenopause app where you will meet other warriors who understand. 


Sharing experiences will help to feel ‘normal’ again. No, you’re not crazy and no, you are not alone. With our network of wonderful menopause experts, we have gathered an abundance of  evidence-based knowledge, articles, podcasts and a new book: The Perry Menopause Journal.
To learn more visit:
www.heyperry.com
https://perry.app.link/perimenopausewtf
The Perimenopause Journal
Are you looking for a meaningful way to prioritize your well-being during this crucial phase of your life? Do you crave self-care practices tailored specifically to the ups and downs of perimenopause? The journal offers:


1️⃣ Thoughtful Prompts: 2️⃣ Progress tracking: 3️⃣ Evidence-based knowledge 
4️⃣ Community Support


To grab a journal visit: 
heyperry.com/theperrymenopausejournal or amzn.to/3Nt1YYR




Inflammation & Weight Gain During Perimenopause with Dr. Mary Claire Haver Founder of The Galveston Diet & Author of ⁠The New Menopause⁠

Welcome to Perimenopause WTF! Today we are joined by leading Cardiologist Dr. Jayne Morgan and Perry Sister and Influencer Kristen Mitchell, aka Queen Ayoke. This latest episode is called ‘Getting Perimenopause-Ready: Key Questions to Discuss with Your Doctor & Equip Yourself’ which addresses so many questions, topics such as HRT vs. MRT, or estrogen and visceral fat, or what should your doctor be looking for when you present with certain symptoms, as well as hysterectomies and progesterone, and so much more! 
We never hold back so neither should you! Send in a voice message question: 


Perimenopause WTF! brought to you by perry! 
perry is a safe space for connections, support, new friendships and occasional laughs during the menopause transition. It’s a #1 perimenopause app where you will meet other warriors who understand. 
Sharing experiences will help to feel ‘normal’ again. No, you’re not crazy and no, you are not alone. With our network of wonderful menopause experts, we have gathered an abundance of  evidence-based knowledge, articles, podcasts and a new book: The Perry Menopause Journal.
To learn more visit:
www.heyperry.com
https://perry.app.link/perimenopausewtf


The Perimenopause Journal
Are you looking for a meaningful way to prioritize your well-being during this crucial phase of your life? Do you crave self-care practices tailored specifically to the ups and downs of perimenopause? The journal offers:
1️⃣ Thoughtful Prompts: 2️⃣ Progress tracking: 3️⃣ Evidence-based knowledge 
4️⃣ Community Support
To grab a journal visit: 
heyperry.com/theperrymenopausejournal or amzn.to/3Nt1YYR




Getting Perimenopause-Ready: Key Questions to Discuss with Your Doctor & Equip Yourself with Dr. Jayne Morgan & Kristen Mitchell

Welcome to Perimenopause WTF! Join Bev Kemp, perry sister and advocate as she interacts with the perry community in a peer-to-peer exchange fostering understanding and solidarity. In ‘Surviving Perimenopause A Perry Sister's Perspective on the Journey to Menopause and Beyond’ Bev gives listeners a heartfelt look at what perimenopause and menopause was like for her, her symptoms, struggles and hopes, and then she answers questions posed by perry listeners who are in their own personal perimenopause and menopause journeys!
Did you want to read the conversation instead? Now you can! (insert link)
We never hold back so neither should you! Send in a voice message question: 
Perimenopause WTF! brought to you by perry! 
perry is a safe space for connections, support, new friendships and occasional laughs during the menopause transition. It’s a #1 perimenopause app where you will meet other warriors who understand. 
Sharing experiences will help to feel ‘normal’ again. No, you’re not crazy and no, you are not alone. With our network of wonderful menopause experts, we have gathered an abundance of  evidence-based knowledge, articles, podcasts and a new book: The Perry Menopause Journal.
To learn more visit:
www.heyperry.com
https://perry.app.link/perimenopausewtf
The Perimenopause Journal
Are you looking for a meaningful way to prioritize your well-being during this crucial phase of your life? Do you crave self-care practices tailored specifically to the ups and downs of perimenopause? The journal offers:


1️⃣ Thoughtful Prompts: 2️⃣ Progress tracking: 3️⃣ Evidence-based knowledge 
4️⃣ Community Support


To grab a journal visit: 
heyperry.com/theperrymenopausejournal or amzn.to/3Nt1YYR




Surviving Perimenopause: A Perry Sister's Perspective on the Journey to Menopause and Beyond with Bev Kemp

Welcome to Perimenopause WTF! Today we are talking about Pelvic Floor & Bladder Health in Perimenopause: 6 Facts You Should Know with Dr. Rena Malik & Dr. Sara Reardon. These two don’t mince words, they cover everything from  incontinence, painful sex, vaginal estrogen, pessaries, prolapses, anal leakage and so much more. 


We never hold back so neither should you! Send in a voice message question!


Perimenopause WTF! brought to you by perry! 
perry is a safe space for connections, support, new friendships and occasional laughs during the menopause transition. It’s a #1 perimenopause app where you will meet other warriors who understand. 
Sharing experiences will help to feel ‘normal’ again. No, you’re not crazy and no, you are not alone. With our network of wonderful menopause experts, we have gathered an abundance of  evidence-based knowledge, articles, podcasts and a new book: The Perry Menopause Journal.


To learn more visit:
www.heyperry.com
https://perry.app.link/perimenopausewtf


The Perimenopause Journal
Are you looking for a meaningful way to prioritize your well-being during this crucial phase of your life? Do you crave self-care practices tailored specifically to the ups and downs of perimenopause? The journal offers:


1️⃣ Thoughtful Prompts: 2️⃣ Progress tracking: 3️⃣ Evidence-based knowledge 
4️⃣ Community Support


To grab a journal visit: 
heyperry.com/theperrymenopausejournal or amzn.to/3Nt1YYR




How Trauma & High Sensitivity Can Impact The Menopause Transition - with Paula Rastrick

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