Is perimenopause depression real? Yes, and it's finally being talked about.

In today's episode, I sit down with journalist and TV presenter turned author, Shelly Horton, who shares her deeply personal journey through perimenopause, depression, and the turning points that helped her reclaim her life. Her honesty, humor, and fierce advocacy will leave you inspired, informed, and ready to take action for your own health.

We cover:

• How Shelly pivoted from being a well-known TV presenter to writing her new book I'm Your Peri-Godmother

• Why she never connected depression to menopause until it nearly cost her everything

• The one thing that probably saved her life (and could save yours too)

• Her personal strategies to overcome depression and live her best life today

• The role of support and HRT in her recovery

• Her campaign in Australian Parliament for GP education, workplace policies, and affordable HRT access

• What she wants every woman to know if you're struggling through perimenopause or menopause

Shelly Horton is an Australian journalist, TV presenter, and women's health advocate whose career spans ABC, Channel Seven, and Channel Nine. Her own perimenopause journey sparked her mission to smash the stigma around menopause and inspired her bestselling book I'm Your Peri-Godmother: A Happily-Ever-After Guide to Kicking Perimenopause in the Ovaries. The book sold out on Amazon day one, and hit number one in the menopause category for four weeks. Shelly also co-founded Don't Sweat It – Peri & Menopause, a workplace training company helping organizations better support women through the menopause transition. Beyond advocacy, she runs ShellShocked Media, where she teaches leaders and entrepreneurs how to own the stage, show up on social media, and speak with impact.

Book: https://geni.us/ImYourPeriGodmother

Audible: https://shorturl.at/z73IY

Free peri resources: https://shellshockedmedia.com/im-your-peri-godmother/

Contact Shelly Horton

Website: https://shellshockedmedia.com

Website: https://dontsweatit.com.au

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellyhorton1/ Instagram

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shellyhortonjournalist/

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