My guest on today’s episode of Period Story podcast is Lorraine Candy, an award-winning journalist, editor and best-selling author. Her new book, What's Wrong With Me? 101 Things Midlife Women Need to Know is out on May 25th and available for pre-order now!

In this episode, Lorraine shares: 

• How she realised the extreme anxiety, panic attacks, heavy periods and night sweats she was experiencing in her late 40s were actually symptoms of perimenopause
• The differences between Gen X, millennial and Gen Z women in how they approach menstrual and hormone health 
• How she dealt with perimenopausal rage
• The identity changes that can happen in our 40s that enable us to choose how we want to be 
• What she wants women in their 20s and 30s to know about perimenopause 
• The importance of friendships 
• And of course, the story of her first period!

Lorraine says that whatever age you are, it’s so important to check in on yourself everyday and ask yourself: ‘Do I want to do this?’, ’Is it serving me well?’, ‘How am I really feeling?’.

Thank you, Lorraine!

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