Ever wondered if oily skin really prevents wrinkles or if your "brain fog" is actually caused by menopause? Four women tackle these questions head-on in this laugh-out-loud game of "Myth or Fact" that shatters misconceptions about aging, menopause, and skincare.Hosts Ashley and Traci welcome special guests "Paige and Paige" who bring thoroughly researched questions designed to test everyone's knowledge about what's really happening to our bodies. The conversation reveals startling truths: did you know Disney produced a period education film back in the 1940s? Or that a staggering 54% of women report having ruined every pair of underwear they own due to menstruation?Beyond the stats and facts lies a deeper conversation about how our bodies change throughout life. The team explores how light exposure can affect menstrual cycles, why acne doesn't necessarily disappear with age, and the truth about those "periods" experienced while on hormonal birth control. Each revelation arrives with equal parts scientific accuracy and unfiltered humor.What makes this episode special isn't just the wealth of information—it's the comfortable, authentic environment where four women can openly discuss everything from endometriosis to "strawberry week" euphemisms without hesitation. The conversation flows naturally between serious health considerations and moments of genuine surprise and laughter, creating a listening experience that educates while entertaining.Whether you're approaching midlife, currently navigating it, or simply curious about the truth behind common body myths, this episode delivers valuable insights wrapped in conversational wisdom. Subscribe now and join our community of listeners who appreciate straight talk about life's most interesting transitions.Sources:Myth of Fact Questions & Answers:https://www.helpingwomenperiod.org/7-amazing-facts-about-periods-that-everyone-needs-to-know/https://www.healthline.com/health/menopause/menopause-factshttps://www.cosmopolitan.com/health-fitness/a12091987/period-facts/Disney Movie The Story of Menstruation (1946)https://www.google.com/search?q=1940s+disney+movie+on+periods&rlz=1C5MACD_enUS1071US1074&oq=1940s+disney+movie+on+periods&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i160l4j33i671.13401j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:e850fbb4,vid:vG9o9m0LsbI,st:0

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