Episode Summary
If you’ve started noticing changes in your body, your sleep, your mood, or your energy but you’re not quite sure what’s going on...this episode is for you.
Perimenopause is the phase before menopause, and it can begin earlier than most women realize-sometimes as early as your mid-30s-and last for years.
In this episode, Fredricka breaks down what’s actually happening in your body during perimenopause, the most common symptoms women experience, and the foundational steps you can take to support your body early...without guessing, overloading your system, or relying on random advice.
She also shares her personal experience navigating perimenopause, including the unexpected symptoms she faced and the shifts that helped her restore balance, improve her skin, and ultimately support her body in a way that changed everything.
Key Insights
- Why perimenopause can start in your 30s and last up to 15 years
- What’s really happening with progesterone, estrogen, and hormone fluctuations
- The early signs of perimenopause most women overlook
- Why symptoms like anxiety, sleep disruption, and weight gain are often hormonal-not just stress
- The biggest mistakes women make when trying to “fix” their body during this phase
What You’ll Learn
- How to recognize perimenopause symptoms early
- The connection between hormones, blood sugar, stress, and sleep
- Why supporting your body matters more than pushing harder
- The first 3 foundational shifts that can help stabilize your system
- What to focus on before adding supplements or extreme routines
✅ Actionable Takeaways
This week, focus on supporting your body in simple, effective ways:
- Add protein to every meal and stop skipping meals
- Stabilize blood sugar by reducing excess sugar and simple carbs
- Set a consistent sleep schedule and reduce late-night stimulation
- Incorporate walking and strength training instead of overtraining
- Pause before adding supplements and assess your foundation first
✍️ Here’s a question to reflect on this week:
What changes have I been noticing in my body that I’ve been brushing off or explaining away?
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🌿 Closing Thought
Your body isn’t working against you.
It’s asking for a different kind of support
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