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Welcome, Menobody.
I’m so glad you’re here.
Let’s imagine this episode the way it actually feels: you and me, sitting down with our favorite cup of coffee for a little chat. We’re cozy… but also getting up mid-sentence to use the bathroom, grab a napkin, or pick something up off the floor that we dropped five minutes ago. If you’re picturing that too—you’re doing it right.💛
This Month on Menobodies: Caretaking in Peri/Menopause
This month’s episodes are all about caretaking during perimenopause and menopause.I originally thought about focusing just on parenting—but then I realized not all Menobodies have kids, have little kids, or have kids at home anymore. And I want this month to feel relevant to all of you.So we’re talking caretaking:
👩👧👧 About My Daughters
Many of you have heard me mention my daughters before. I have two—almost 9 and 11 here in the year 2026—and they are very much part of my perimenopause story.
🔄 Parenting Not Like Our Parents
I sit with people.
I talk with friends.
I read.
And what I keep noticing is that each generation seems to want to do something different from the one before it. That’s how we end up with different parenting styles—and all the nicknames that come with them.
When I worked in the Office of Admission at a university, we talked a lot about helicopter parents—hovering close, deeply involved, sometimes so much that kids didn’t have the chance to learn certain skills on their own.
Now we hear about gentle parenting, with lots of focus on feelings and soft language.
Or lawnmower parents, clearing every obstacle before their child even sees it.
I could scroll funny memes about this for hours—but let’s stay focused on our coffee chat. (You can scroll later and DM me your favorites.)
🚫 No Parenting Tips Here
I’m not here to give parenting advice or tell you the “right” way to parent.This space is about feeling welcomed and seen during our peri/menopause years.So instead, let’s talk about what’s hard.
😴 Parenting While Exhausted
We are tired.
More tired than we used to be.
Parenting while tired can get messy—and sometimes ugly.I
’ve said things like:
🎭 Mood Swings & Mixed Messages
Do you ever say one thing one day and the complete opposite the next?
One day it’s:
“Eat whatever you want.”
The very next day it’s:
“We’re all going pro today—one produce and one protein at every meal!”
Lucky you if that’s your norm. I struggle to do that for myself, let alone for two kids with wildly different palates. But depending on where I am on the rollercoaster that day… that’s what comes out.
😬 The Sass, the Talk-Back, the Attitude
Some parents don’t allow any sass at all—kudos to you.In our house, we try:
Whatever your style—strict, flexible, or somewhere in between—we’re all in it together.
📱 Screens, Screens, and More Screens
The constant asking for screen time, apps, phones, and social media… good lawd.
If I had a nickel for every time it came up…
Some parents allow none.
Some allow unlimited.
Most of us live somewhere in the messy middle.
I’ve admitted it—I give in sometimes so I can get things done. Other times I’m stricter. Like everything else, it fluctuates.
What we’re teaching—through our humanness, imperfections, and peri/menopause—is awareness:
🌱 What’s Actually Going Well
Here’s the good news.
We’re trying.
We’re showing up as parents while also managing partners, extended family, jobs, volunteering, self-care—and perimenopause.
Sometimes we nail it.
Sometimes we offer a hug and say, “I’m exhausted—eat whatever you want.”
But we keep showing up.
Even after a crummy week—or a crummy month—we come back.
We’re modeling:
There is a future.
Our relationships with our kids will change.
We’ll laugh about perimenopause moments someday.
They might go to therapy to unpack some of the hard stuff—even though we tried our best.
(And yes, I’m very pro-therapy. I think therapists should be like doctors—regular check-ins and extra visits when needed.)
Our goal isn’t perfect parenting.
It’s equipping our kids to face life:
As we ride the rollercoaster of perimenopause right now, we’re teaching our children—by example—how to ride the rollercoaster of life wherever it goes.
Hands up.
Deep breath.
We’ve got this.
💬 Final Words
Menobodies—parenting is hard.
Keep doing your best. Remember that even our mistakes, apologies, and do-overs matter.
You’re not alone.
Menobodies is here for you.
Share your stories on Facebook or Instagram and tag Menobodies.
Until next time—hands up for the coaster, and cheers to another great coffee chat. ☕💛
Connect with Beth:
💌 Email: [email protected]
📱 Instagram & Facebook: @menobodies
🌐 Website: www.menobodies.com/home
🗞️Newsletter:www.menobodies.com/newsletter
I’m so glad you’re here.
Let’s imagine this episode the way it actually feels: you and me, sitting down with our favorite cup of coffee for a little chat. We’re cozy… but also getting up mid-sentence to use the bathroom, grab a napkin, or pick something up off the floor that we dropped five minutes ago. If you’re picturing that too—you’re doing it right.💛
This Month on Menobodies: Caretaking in Peri/Menopause
This month’s episodes are all about caretaking during perimenopause and menopause.I originally thought about focusing just on parenting—but then I realized not all Menobodies have kids, have little kids, or have kids at home anymore. And I want this month to feel relevant to all of you.So we’re talking caretaking:
- Parenting our kids
- Parenting our parents or elders
- And maybe—just for toots and giggles—an episode with my daughters
👩👧👧 About My Daughters
Many of you have heard me mention my daughters before. I have two—almost 9 and 11 here in the year 2026—and they are very much part of my perimenopause story.
🔄 Parenting Not Like Our Parents
I sit with people.
I talk with friends.
I read.
And what I keep noticing is that each generation seems to want to do something different from the one before it. That’s how we end up with different parenting styles—and all the nicknames that come with them.
When I worked in the Office of Admission at a university, we talked a lot about helicopter parents—hovering close, deeply involved, sometimes so much that kids didn’t have the chance to learn certain skills on their own.
Now we hear about gentle parenting, with lots of focus on feelings and soft language.
Or lawnmower parents, clearing every obstacle before their child even sees it.
I could scroll funny memes about this for hours—but let’s stay focused on our coffee chat. (You can scroll later and DM me your favorites.)
🚫 No Parenting Tips Here
I’m not here to give parenting advice or tell you the “right” way to parent.This space is about feeling welcomed and seen during our peri/menopause years.So instead, let’s talk about what’s hard.
😴 Parenting While Exhausted
We are tired.
More tired than we used to be.
Parenting while tired can get messy—and sometimes ugly.I
’ve said things like:
- “Eat whatever you want tonight. I don’t care. I’m sitting on this couch.”
- “Sure, you can have an hour on your tablet at 3 a.m. so I can go back to sleep.”
🎭 Mood Swings & Mixed Messages
Do you ever say one thing one day and the complete opposite the next?
One day it’s:
“Eat whatever you want.”
The very next day it’s:
“We’re all going pro today—one produce and one protein at every meal!”
Lucky you if that’s your norm. I struggle to do that for myself, let alone for two kids with wildly different palates. But depending on where I am on the rollercoaster that day… that’s what comes out.
😬 The Sass, the Talk-Back, the Attitude
Some parents don’t allow any sass at all—kudos to you.In our house, we try:
- “Use kind words, please.”
- “Do you want to try that again?”
Whatever your style—strict, flexible, or somewhere in between—we’re all in it together.
📱 Screens, Screens, and More Screens
The constant asking for screen time, apps, phones, and social media… good lawd.
If I had a nickel for every time it came up…
Some parents allow none.
Some allow unlimited.
Most of us live somewhere in the messy middle.
I’ve admitted it—I give in sometimes so I can get things done. Other times I’m stricter. Like everything else, it fluctuates.
What we’re teaching—through our humanness, imperfections, and peri/menopause—is awareness:
- How much screen time we’re getting
- What we’re consuming
- And how it affects us
🌱 What’s Actually Going Well
Here’s the good news.
We’re trying.
We’re showing up as parents while also managing partners, extended family, jobs, volunteering, self-care—and perimenopause.
Sometimes we nail it.
Sometimes we offer a hug and say, “I’m exhausted—eat whatever you want.”
But we keep showing up.
Even after a crummy week—or a crummy month—we come back.
We’re modeling:
- Humanness
- Commitment
- Repair
- Apologies
- Do-overs
There is a future.
Our relationships with our kids will change.
We’ll laugh about perimenopause moments someday.
They might go to therapy to unpack some of the hard stuff—even though we tried our best.
(And yes, I’m very pro-therapy. I think therapists should be like doctors—regular check-ins and extra visits when needed.)
Our goal isn’t perfect parenting.
It’s equipping our kids to face life:
- To stumble
- To reset
- To ask for help
- To get back up again
As we ride the rollercoaster of perimenopause right now, we’re teaching our children—by example—how to ride the rollercoaster of life wherever it goes.
Hands up.
Deep breath.
We’ve got this.
💬 Final Words
Menobodies—parenting is hard.
Keep doing your best. Remember that even our mistakes, apologies, and do-overs matter.
You’re not alone.
Menobodies is here for you.
Share your stories on Facebook or Instagram and tag Menobodies.
Until next time—hands up for the coaster, and cheers to another great coffee chat. ☕💛
Connect with Beth:
💌 Email: [email protected]
📱 Instagram & Facebook: @menobodies
🌐 Website: www.menobodies.com/home
🗞️Newsletter:www.menobodies.com/newsletter
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By Beth LohmanWelcome, Menobody.
I’m so glad you’re here.
Let’s imagine this episode the way it actually feels: you and me, sitting down with our favorite cup of coffee for a little chat. We’re cozy… but also getting up mid-sentence to use the bathroom, grab a napkin, or pick something up off the floor that we dropped five minutes ago. If you’re picturing that too—you’re doing it right.💛
This Month on Menobodies: Caretaking in Peri/Menopause
This month’s episodes are all about caretaking during perimenopause and menopause.I originally thought about focusing just on parenting—but then I realized not all Menobodies have kids, have little kids, or have kids at home anymore. And I want this month to feel relevant to all of you.So we’re talking caretaking:
👩👧👧 About My Daughters
Many of you have heard me mention my daughters before. I have two—almost 9 and 11 here in the year 2026—and they are very much part of my perimenopause story.
🔄 Parenting Not Like Our Parents
I sit with people.
I talk with friends.
I read.
And what I keep noticing is that each generation seems to want to do something different from the one before it. That’s how we end up with different parenting styles—and all the nicknames that come with them.
When I worked in the Office of Admission at a university, we talked a lot about helicopter parents—hovering close, deeply involved, sometimes so much that kids didn’t have the chance to learn certain skills on their own.
Now we hear about gentle parenting, with lots of focus on feelings and soft language.
Or lawnmower parents, clearing every obstacle before their child even sees it.
I could scroll funny memes about this for hours—but let’s stay focused on our coffee chat. (You can scroll later and DM me your favorites.)
🚫 No Parenting Tips Here
I’m not here to give parenting advice or tell you the “right” way to parent.This space is about feeling welcomed and seen during our peri/menopause years.So instead, let’s talk about what’s hard.
😴 Parenting While Exhausted
We are tired.
More tired than we used to be.
Parenting while tired can get messy—and sometimes ugly.I
’ve said things like:
🎭 Mood Swings & Mixed Messages
Do you ever say one thing one day and the complete opposite the next?
One day it’s:
“Eat whatever you want.”
The very next day it’s:
“We’re all going pro today—one produce and one protein at every meal!”
Lucky you if that’s your norm. I struggle to do that for myself, let alone for two kids with wildly different palates. But depending on where I am on the rollercoaster that day… that’s what comes out.
😬 The Sass, the Talk-Back, the Attitude
Some parents don’t allow any sass at all—kudos to you.In our house, we try:
Whatever your style—strict, flexible, or somewhere in between—we’re all in it together.
📱 Screens, Screens, and More Screens
The constant asking for screen time, apps, phones, and social media… good lawd.
If I had a nickel for every time it came up…
Some parents allow none.
Some allow unlimited.
Most of us live somewhere in the messy middle.
I’ve admitted it—I give in sometimes so I can get things done. Other times I’m stricter. Like everything else, it fluctuates.
What we’re teaching—through our humanness, imperfections, and peri/menopause—is awareness:
🌱 What’s Actually Going Well
Here’s the good news.
We’re trying.
We’re showing up as parents while also managing partners, extended family, jobs, volunteering, self-care—and perimenopause.
Sometimes we nail it.
Sometimes we offer a hug and say, “I’m exhausted—eat whatever you want.”
But we keep showing up.
Even after a crummy week—or a crummy month—we come back.
We’re modeling:
There is a future.
Our relationships with our kids will change.
We’ll laugh about perimenopause moments someday.
They might go to therapy to unpack some of the hard stuff—even though we tried our best.
(And yes, I’m very pro-therapy. I think therapists should be like doctors—regular check-ins and extra visits when needed.)
Our goal isn’t perfect parenting.
It’s equipping our kids to face life:
As we ride the rollercoaster of perimenopause right now, we’re teaching our children—by example—how to ride the rollercoaster of life wherever it goes.
Hands up.
Deep breath.
We’ve got this.
💬 Final Words
Menobodies—parenting is hard.
Keep doing your best. Remember that even our mistakes, apologies, and do-overs matter.
You’re not alone.
Menobodies is here for you.
Share your stories on Facebook or Instagram and tag Menobodies.
Until next time—hands up for the coaster, and cheers to another great coffee chat. ☕💛
Connect with Beth:
💌 Email: [email protected]
📱 Instagram & Facebook: @menobodies
🌐 Website: www.menobodies.com/home
🗞️Newsletter:www.menobodies.com/newsletter
I’m so glad you’re here.
Let’s imagine this episode the way it actually feels: you and me, sitting down with our favorite cup of coffee for a little chat. We’re cozy… but also getting up mid-sentence to use the bathroom, grab a napkin, or pick something up off the floor that we dropped five minutes ago. If you’re picturing that too—you’re doing it right.💛
This Month on Menobodies: Caretaking in Peri/Menopause
This month’s episodes are all about caretaking during perimenopause and menopause.I originally thought about focusing just on parenting—but then I realized not all Menobodies have kids, have little kids, or have kids at home anymore. And I want this month to feel relevant to all of you.So we’re talking caretaking:
- Parenting our kids
- Parenting our parents or elders
- And maybe—just for toots and giggles—an episode with my daughters
👩👧👧 About My Daughters
Many of you have heard me mention my daughters before. I have two—almost 9 and 11 here in the year 2026—and they are very much part of my perimenopause story.
🔄 Parenting Not Like Our Parents
I sit with people.
I talk with friends.
I read.
And what I keep noticing is that each generation seems to want to do something different from the one before it. That’s how we end up with different parenting styles—and all the nicknames that come with them.
When I worked in the Office of Admission at a university, we talked a lot about helicopter parents—hovering close, deeply involved, sometimes so much that kids didn’t have the chance to learn certain skills on their own.
Now we hear about gentle parenting, with lots of focus on feelings and soft language.
Or lawnmower parents, clearing every obstacle before their child even sees it.
I could scroll funny memes about this for hours—but let’s stay focused on our coffee chat. (You can scroll later and DM me your favorites.)
🚫 No Parenting Tips Here
I’m not here to give parenting advice or tell you the “right” way to parent.This space is about feeling welcomed and seen during our peri/menopause years.So instead, let’s talk about what’s hard.
😴 Parenting While Exhausted
We are tired.
More tired than we used to be.
Parenting while tired can get messy—and sometimes ugly.I
’ve said things like:
- “Eat whatever you want tonight. I don’t care. I’m sitting on this couch.”
- “Sure, you can have an hour on your tablet at 3 a.m. so I can go back to sleep.”
🎭 Mood Swings & Mixed Messages
Do you ever say one thing one day and the complete opposite the next?
One day it’s:
“Eat whatever you want.”
The very next day it’s:
“We’re all going pro today—one produce and one protein at every meal!”
Lucky you if that’s your norm. I struggle to do that for myself, let alone for two kids with wildly different palates. But depending on where I am on the rollercoaster that day… that’s what comes out.
😬 The Sass, the Talk-Back, the Attitude
Some parents don’t allow any sass at all—kudos to you.In our house, we try:
- “Use kind words, please.”
- “Do you want to try that again?”
Whatever your style—strict, flexible, or somewhere in between—we’re all in it together.
📱 Screens, Screens, and More Screens
The constant asking for screen time, apps, phones, and social media… good lawd.
If I had a nickel for every time it came up…
Some parents allow none.
Some allow unlimited.
Most of us live somewhere in the messy middle.
I’ve admitted it—I give in sometimes so I can get things done. Other times I’m stricter. Like everything else, it fluctuates.
What we’re teaching—through our humanness, imperfections, and peri/menopause—is awareness:
- How much screen time we’re getting
- What we’re consuming
- And how it affects us
🌱 What’s Actually Going Well
Here’s the good news.
We’re trying.
We’re showing up as parents while also managing partners, extended family, jobs, volunteering, self-care—and perimenopause.
Sometimes we nail it.
Sometimes we offer a hug and say, “I’m exhausted—eat whatever you want.”
But we keep showing up.
Even after a crummy week—or a crummy month—we come back.
We’re modeling:
- Humanness
- Commitment
- Repair
- Apologies
- Do-overs
There is a future.
Our relationships with our kids will change.
We’ll laugh about perimenopause moments someday.
They might go to therapy to unpack some of the hard stuff—even though we tried our best.
(And yes, I’m very pro-therapy. I think therapists should be like doctors—regular check-ins and extra visits when needed.)
Our goal isn’t perfect parenting.
It’s equipping our kids to face life:
- To stumble
- To reset
- To ask for help
- To get back up again
As we ride the rollercoaster of perimenopause right now, we’re teaching our children—by example—how to ride the rollercoaster of life wherever it goes.
Hands up.
Deep breath.
We’ve got this.
💬 Final Words
Menobodies—parenting is hard.
Keep doing your best. Remember that even our mistakes, apologies, and do-overs matter.
You’re not alone.
Menobodies is here for you.
Share your stories on Facebook or Instagram and tag Menobodies.
Until next time—hands up for the coaster, and cheers to another great coffee chat. ☕💛
Connect with Beth:
💌 Email: [email protected]
📱 Instagram & Facebook: @menobodies
🌐 Website: www.menobodies.com/home
🗞️Newsletter:www.menobodies.com/newsletter