Perimenopause WTF?

‘Your Vagina & Perimenopause’ is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes. Today Rachel sits down with Dr. Alyssa Dweck to talk about all things Vagina! Many women are not as familiar with this part of their bodies as they would like to think. Dr. Dweck does a great job of explaining the different parts of the vagina, she talks about some of the common issues, like dryness during perimenopause & menopause, and explains some of the conditions that some women experience as well - so don’t miss out! 

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Perimenopause WTF! brought to you by perry

Perry is a safe space for connections, support, new friendships and occasional laughs during the menopause transition. It’s a #1 perimenopause app where you will meet other warriors who understand. 

Sharing experiences will help to feel ‘normal’ again. No, you’re not crazy and no, you are not alone. With our network of wonderful menopause experts, we have gathered an abundance of  evidence-based knowledge, articles, podcasts and a new book: The Perry Menopause Journal.

To learn more visit:

www.heyperry.com

https://perry.app.link/perimenopausewtf

The Perimenopause Journal

Are you looking for a meaningful way to prioritize your well-being during this crucial phase of your life? Do you crave self-care practices tailored specifically to the ups and downs of perimenopause? The journal offers:

1️⃣ Thoughtful Prompts: 2️⃣ Progress tracking: 3️⃣ Evidence-based knowledge 

4️⃣ Community Support

To grab a journal visit:  heyperry.com/theperrymenopausejournal or amzn.to/3Nt1YYR

🎁 Special Offer! We're offering an exclusive discount to our listeners. 🎁

Disclaimer: The Perimenopause Journal is a tool designed to complement your self-care routine. Please consult with your healthcare professional for personalized advice & guidance regarding perimenopause.

About guest Dr. Alyssa Dweck: 

Alyssa Dweck, MS, MD, FACOG, is a practicing gynecologist in Westchester County, New York.  She provides care to women of all ages. A graduate of Barnard College, she has a Masters Degree in Human Nutrition from Columbia University and her Medical Degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, now named Drexel University.  Dr. Dweck trained at Lankenau Hospital in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, where she was Chief Resident in 1994.

Dr. Dweck is co-author of three books; the newest release is The Complete A to Z for Your V (Quarto Press 2017)

Learn more about Dr. Alyssa Dweck:

https://drdweck.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drdweck/?hl=en

https://hellobonafide.com/

About host Rachel Hughes:

Rachel is a graduate of Vassar College and received a MSEd from Bank St. College, NYC, with a focus on Museum Education. She later obtained her license in Nutritional Counseling and worked with chronic pain patients for over 10 years at the New England Center for Chronic Pain in Greenwich, CT. After finding that her own perimenopausal symptoms were disruptive to her life, Rachel launched her own platform, Rachel Hughes Midlife, a landing spot she hopes to be a lively, engaging and relatable feed for women of all backgrounds to be inspired to live a healthy, vibrant second season of life.  

Rachel hosts PerimenopauseWTF! - live interviews with physicians, experts, thought leaders and inspirational voices on all things peri/menopause, exclusively on the perry app and podcast.

To learn more about host Rachel Hughes:

linkedin.com/in/rachel-hughes-82559a16

https://www.instagram.com/rachel.hughes.midlife/?ref=SourApple&hl=af

Disclaimer: This is not medical advice, it does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

‘How To Have Better Sex After 40’ is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes. Today Rachel sits down with Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith MD, and together they talk about sex! In the peri/menopause season of life all sorts of problems can occur, but are issues such as lack of desire because of physical changes or are there other reasons for this that are more psychological in nature? Listen in as Dr. Susan discusses sexual intimacy and freedom in this new phase of life! 

Perimenopause WTF! brought to you by Hey Perry! 

Perry is a safe space for connections, support, new friendships and occasional laughs during the menopause transition. It’s a #1 perimenopause app where you will meet other warriors who understand. 

Sharing experiences will help to feel ‘normal’ again. No, you’re not crazy and no, you are not alone. With our network of wonderful menopause experts, we have gathered an abundance of  evidence-based knowledge, articles, podcasts and a new book: The Perry Menopause Journal.

To learn more visit:

www.heyperry.com

https://perry.app.link/perimenopausewtf

The Perimenopause Journal

Are you looking for a meaningful way to prioritize your well-being during this crucial phase of your life? Do you crave self-care practices tailored specifically to the ups and downs of perimenopause? The journal offers:

1️⃣ Thoughtful Prompts: 2️⃣ Progress tracking: 3️⃣ Evidence-based knowledge 

4️⃣ Community Support

To grab a journal visit: 

heyperry.com/theperrymenopausejournal or amzn.to/3Nt1YYR

🎁 Special Offer! We're offering an exclusive discount to our listeners. 🎁

Disclaimer: The Perimenopause Journal is a tool designed to complement your self-care routine. Please consult with your healthcare professional for personalized advice & guidance regarding perimenopause.

About guest Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith: 

Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and has been in practice in Houston since 1999. She recently retired as the Founder and President of Complete Women’s Care Center which she opened as a solo practitioner in 2002 and grew to be the largest all-female OB/GYN group in the country by 2019.

In 2020 Dr. Susan decided to start her “second act” as the founder of Complete Midlife Wellness Center, a concierge practice focused on helping women find their full aliveness in midlife and celebrate the amazing opportunities that menopause brings.

Learn more about Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith:

https://completemidlifewellnesscenter.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drsusanofficial/

About host Rachel Hughes:

Rachel is a graduate of Vassar College and received a MSEd from Bank St. College, NYC, with a focus on Museum Education. She later obtained her license in Nutritional Counseling and worked with chronic pain patients for over 10 years at the New England Center for Chronic Pain in Greenwich, CT. After finding that her own perimenopausal symptoms were disruptive to her life, Rachel launched her own platform, Rachel Hughes Midlife, a landing spot she hopes to be a lively, engaging and relatable feed for women of all backgrounds to be inspired to live a healthy, vibrant second season of life.  

Rachel hosts PerimenopauseWTF! - live interviews with physicians, experts, thought leaders and inspirational voices on all things peri/menopause, exclusively on the perry app and podcast.

To learn more about host Rachel Hughes:

linkedin.com/in/rachel-hughes-82559a16

https://www.instagram.com/rachel.hughes.midlife/?ref=SourApple&hl=af

Send a voice message! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perryapp/message

Disclaimer: This is not medical advice, it does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

‘How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids (Or Perimenopause)’ is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes. Today Rachel talks to Jancee Dunn all about weathering the challenges of motherhood and hitting perimenopause as a new mother. Her wit and talents come out when explaining some of the symptoms she noticed at this time and Jancee gives us some great advice on how to better manage your partner when handling certain perimenopausal situations! 

Perimenopause WTF! brought to you by Hey Perry! 

Perry is a safe space for connections, support, new friendships and occasional laughs during the menopause transition. It’s a #1 perimenopause app where you will meet other warriors who understand. 

Sharing experiences will help to feel ‘normal’ again. No, you’re not crazy and no, you are not alone. With our network of wonderful menopause experts, we have gathered an abundance of  evidence-based knowledge, articles, podcasts and a new book: The Perry Menopause Journal.

To learn more visit:

www.heyperry.com

https://perry.app.link/perimenopausewtf

The Perimenopause Journal

Are you looking for a meaningful way to prioritize your well-being during this crucial phase of your life? Do you crave self-care practices tailored specifically to the ups and downs of perimenopause? The journal offers:

1️⃣ Thoughtful Prompts: 2️⃣ Progress tracking: 3️⃣ Evidence-based knowledge 

4️⃣ Community Support

To grab a journal visit: 

heyperry.com/theperrymenopausejournal or amzn.to/3Nt1YYR

🎁 Special Offer! We're offering an exclusive discount to our listeners. 🎁

Disclaimer: The Perimenopause Journal is a tool designed to complement your self-care routine. Please consult with your healthcare professional for personalized advice & guidance regarding perimenopause.

About guest Jancee Dunn: 

Jancee Dunn is the Well columnist for the New York Times. For over two decades, she has written about health for publications such as Vogue, Health, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, and Outside, among others. For a dozen years, she was a reporter and editor at Rolling Stone. She was the editor of a longtime column about ethical issues for O, The Oprah Magazine and a sex columnist at GQ. Dunn is also the New York Times bestselling author of nine books. Her last book, How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids, a mix of science-based research, quotes from medical experts, and memoir, was published in twelve languages. A collection of her essays was a finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, the author Tom Vanderbilt, and their daughter.

Learn more about Jancee Dunn:

https://www.janceedunn.net/

https://www.instagram.com/janceedunn/?hl=en

About host Rachel Hughes:

Rachel is a graduate of Vassar College and received a MSEd from Bank St. College, NYC, with a focus on Museum Education. She later obtained her license in Nutritional Counseling and worked with chronic pain patients for over 10 years at the New England Center for Chronic Pain in Greenwich, CT. After finding that her own perimenopausal symptoms were disruptive to her life, Rachel launched her own platform, Rachel Hughes Midlife, a landing spot she hopes to be a lively, engaging and relatable feed for women of all backgrounds to be inspired to live a healthy, vibrant second season of life.  

Rachel hosts PerimenopauseWTF! - live interviews with physicians, experts, thought leaders and inspirational voices on all things peri/menopause, exclusively on the perry app and podcast.

To learn more about host Rachel Hughes:

linkedin.com/in/rachel-hughes-82559a16

https://www.instagram.com/rachel.hughes.midlife/?ref=SourApple&hl=af

Send a voice message! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perryapp/message

Disclaimer: This is not medical advice, it does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

This time Rachel meets with the famous podcast co-hosts Colleen Rosenblum and Brigdett Garrat of the leading menopause podcast Hot Flashes & Cool Topics. The trio will debunk the 5 most persistent menopause myths the co-hosts have heard throughout their conversations.

Hot Flashes & Cool Topics is hosting an event called 'Conversations with Prime Women' on October 8th 2023 - you can sign up for it here.

Perimenopause WTF! brought to you by perry

perry is a safe space for connections, support, new friendships and occasional laughs during the menopause transition. It’s a #1 perimenopause app where you will meet other warriors who understand. You can join us ⁠here ⁠in our free app. 

Sharing experiences will help to feel ‘normal’ again. No, you’re not crazy and no, you are not alone. With our network of wonderful menopause experts, we have gathered an abundance of  evidence-based knowledge, articles, podcasts and a new book: ⁠The Perry Menopause Journal⁠.

To learn more visit:

⁠www.heyperry.com⁠

The Perimenopause Journal

Are you looking for a meaningful way to prioritize your well-being during this crucial phase of your life? Do you crave self-care practices tailored specifically to the ups and downs of perimenopause? The journal offers:

1️⃣ Thoughtful Prompts: 2️⃣ Progress tracking: 3️⃣ Evidence-based knowledge 

4️⃣ Community Support

To grab a journal visit: 

heyperry.com/theperrymenopausejournal or ⁠amzn.to/3Nt1YYR⁠

🎁 Special Offer! We're offering an exclusive discount to our listeners. 🎁

Disclaimer: The Perimenopause Journal is a tool designed to complement your self-care routine. Please consult with your healthcare professional for personalized advice & guidance regarding perimenopause.

About guest Hot Flashes & Cool Topics

HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS podcast is the voice for women in midlife and beyond. Thee podcast was started three years ago

Learn more about Hot Flashes & Cool Topics

Website I [http://hotflashescooltopics.com/]

Mail I [[email protected]]

Instagram I [https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/]

Twitter I [https://twitter.com/CoolFlashes]

YouTube I [https://www.youtube.com/@HotFlashesCoolTopics]

Pinterest I [https://www.pinterest.com/hcooltopics/]

About host Rachel Hughes:

Rachel is a graduate of Vassar College and received a MSEd from Bank St. College, NYC, with a focus on Museum Education. She later obtained her license in Nutritional Counseling and worked with chronic pain patients for over 10 years at the New England Center for Chronic Pain in Greenwich, CT. After finding that her own perimenopausal symptoms were disruptive to her life, Rachel launched her own platform, Rachel Hughes Midlife, a landing spot she hopes to be a lively, engaging and relatable feed for women of all backgrounds to be inspired to live a healthy, vibrant second season of life.  

Rachel hosts PerimenopauseWTF! - live interviews with physicians, experts, thought leaders and inspirational voices on all things peri/menopause, exclusively on the perry app and podcast.

To learn more about host Rachel Hughes:

⁠linkedin.com/in/rachel-hughes-82559a16⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/rachel.hughes.midlife/?ref=SourApple&hl=af⁠

Send a voice message! ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perryapp/message⁠

Disclaimer: This is not medical advice, it does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

‘Brain Health & Alzheimer's Prevention through Nutrition’ is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes. Today Rachel talks to Dr. Annie Fenn all about Alzheimer's and Dementia. What is it? How does food prevent cognitive decline? And of course, how should we be promoting brain health during perimenopause & menopause. Brain health is important in this season of life, so tune in to find out what you can do, what to eat and what foods to avoid!

Perimenopause WTF! brought to you by perry. 

perry is a safe space for connections, support, new friendships and occasional laughs during the menopause transition. It’s a #1 perimenopause app where you will meet other warriors who understand.

Sharing experiences will help to feel ‘normal’ again. No, you’re not crazy and no, you are not alone. With our network of wonderful menopause experts, we have gathered an abundance of  evidence-based knowledge, articles, podcasts and a new book: ⁠The Perry Menopause Journal⁠.

To learn more visit:

⁠www.heyperry.com⁠

https://perry.app.link/perimenopausewtf

The Perimenopause Journal

Are you looking for a meaningful way to prioritize your well-being during this crucial phase of your life? Do you crave self-care practices tailored specifically to the ups and downs of perimenopause? The journal offers:

1️⃣ Thoughtful Prompts: 2️⃣ Progress tracking: 3️⃣ Evidence-based knowledge 

4️⃣ Community Support

To grab a journal visit: 

heyperry.com/theperrymenopausejournal or ⁠amzn.to/3Nt1YYR⁠

🎁 Special Offer! We're offering an exclusive discount to our listeners. 🎁

Disclaimer: The Perimenopause Journal is a tool designed to complement your self-care routine. Please consult with your healthcare professional for personalized advice & guidance regarding perimenopause.

About guest Dr. Annie Fenn: 

Dr. Fenn is a Board-Certified Obstetrician Gynecologist and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She graduated from the Chicago Medical School/Finch University of Health Sciences and completed a four year residency in Chicago. Dr. Fenn is also a chef, and the author of The Brain Health Kitchen: Preventing Alzheimer’s Through Food (Artisan 2023), a science-based cookbook and care manual for the brain. She founded the Brain Health Kitchen in 2015. It’s a cooking school focused exclusively on helping people prevent cognitive decline through food and lifestyle; it's a newsletter where she provides new recipes and brain health updates; a series of week-long Brain Health Retreats around the world; and it’s a book.

Learn more about Dr. Fenn:

⁠https://www.brainhealthkitchen.com/⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/brainhealthkitchen/⁠

About host Rachel Hughes:

Rachel is a graduate of Vassar College and received a MSEd from Bank St. College, NYC, with a focus on Museum Education. She later obtained her license in Nutritional Counseling and worked with chronic pain patients for over 10 years at the New England Center for Chronic Pain in Greenwich, CT. After finding that her own perimenopausal symptoms were disruptive to her life, Rachel launched her own platform, Rachel Hughes Midlife, a landing spot she hopes to be a lively, engaging and relatable feed for women of all backgrounds to be inspired to live a healthy, vibrant second season of life.  

Rachel hosts PerimenopauseWTF! - live interviews with physicians, experts, thought leaders and inspirational voices on all things peri/menopause, exclusively on the perry app and podcast.

To learn more about host Rachel Hughes:

⁠linkedin.com/in/rachel-hughes-82559a16⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/rachel.hughes.midlife/?ref=SourApple&hl=af⁠

Send a voice message! ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perryapp/message⁠

Disclaimer: This is not medical advice, it does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

Managing Mood Swings & Emotional Instability is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes. Rachel sits down with Chrissy Court, MSW, RSW. Chrissy Court focuses on areas like generalized and/or social anxiety, depression, historical trauma, grief/loss and chronic pain. In this podcast she unpacks emotional dysregulation and hormones during perimenopause and menopause. She also offers useful strategies to manage mood. Listen in as Chrissy Court breaks down the perry Communities’ questions about rage, anxiety, fear and so much more. 

Perimenopause WTF! brought to you by perry

perry is a safe space for connections, support, new friendships and occasional laughs during the menopause transition. It’s a #1 perimenopause app where you will meet other warriors who understand. You can join us here in our free app. 

Sharing experiences will help to feel ‘normal’ again. No, you’re not crazy and no, you are not alone. With our network of wonderful menopause experts, we have gathered an abundance of  evidence-based knowledge, articles, podcasts and a new book: The Perry Menopause Journal.

To learn more visit:

www.heyperry.com

The Perimenopause Journal

Are you looking for a meaningful way to prioritize your well-being during this crucial phase of your life? Do you crave self-care practices tailored specifically to the ups and downs of perimenopause? The journal offers:

1️⃣ Thoughtful Prompts: 2️⃣ Progress tracking: 3️⃣ Evidence-based knowledge 

4️⃣ Community Support

To grab a journal visit: 

heyperry.com/theperrymenopausejournal or amzn.to/3Nt1YYR

🎁 Special Offer! We're offering an exclusive discount to our listeners. 🎁

Disclaimer: The Perimenopause Journal is a tool designed to complement your self-care routine. Please consult with your healthcare professional for personalized advice & guidance regarding perimenopause.

About guest Chrissy Court, MSW, RSW: 

Chrissy Court, is a Registered Social Worker/ Psychotherapist. She provides therapy to individuals 16 and over who are experiencing life transitions, anxiety, panic, depression, low self-esteem, grief/loss, and interpersonal issues. Her goal is to guide people on their journey towards healing and to empower. Chrissy Court ​received her BSW at the Vancouver Island University and subsequently completed her MSW at the University of Waterloo. She has also received specialized training through McMaster University in Addictions and Trauma Therapy at Laurier University. She has been working within the social service field for over 25 years.

Learn more about Chrissy Court, MSW, RSW:

https://ontariopsychologyclinic.ca/

About host Rachel Hughes:

Rachel is a graduate of Vassar College and received a MSEd from Bank St. College, NYC, with a focus on Museum Education. She later obtained her license in Nutritional Counseling and worked with chronic pain patients for over 10 years at the New England Center for Chronic Pain in Greenwich, CT. After finding that her own perimenopausal symptoms were disruptive to her life, Rachel launched her own platform, Rachel Hughes Midlife, a landing spot she hopes to be a lively, engaging and relatable feed for women of all backgrounds to be inspired to live a healthy, vibrant second season of life.  

Rachel hosts PerimenopauseWTF! - live interviews with physicians, experts, thought leaders and inspirational voices on all things peri/menopause, exclusively on the perry app and podcast.

To learn more about host Rachel Hughes:

linkedin.com/in/rachel-hughes-82559a16

https://www.instagram.com/rachel.hughes.midlife/?ref=SourApple&hl=af

Send a voice message! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perryapp/message

Disclaimer: This is not medical advice, it does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

Get ready to dive deep into the world of perimenopause and relationships in our upcoming perry Talk, featuring Pawel Biedrzycki, registered psychotherapist and co-founder of heydaytherapy.com - an online therapy platform! Rachel and Pawel will cover the age-old question: "Can love, friendships and family dynamics survive the hormonal hurricane?" 🌪️💕

Perimenopause WTF! brought to you by perry

perry is a safe space for connections, support, new friendships and occasional laughs during the menopause transition. It’s a #1 perimenopause app where you will meet other warriors who understand. You can join us here in our free app. 

Sharing experiences will help to feel ‘normal’ again. No, you’re not crazy and no, you are not alone. With our network of wonderful menopause experts, we have gathered an abundance of  evidence-based knowledge, articles, podcasts and a new book: The Perry Menopause Journal.

To learn more visit:

www.heyperry.com

The Perimenopause Journal

Are you looking for a meaningful way to prioritize your well-being during this crucial phase of your life? Do you crave self-care practices tailored specifically to the ups and downs of perimenopause? The journal offers:

1️⃣ Thoughtful Prompts: 2️⃣ Progress tracking: 3️⃣ Evidence-based knowledge 

4️⃣ Community Support

To grab a journal visit: 

heyperry.com/theperrymenopausejournal or amzn.to/3Nt1YYR

🎁 Special Offer! We're offering an exclusive discount to our listeners. 🎁

Disclaimer: The Perimenopause Journal is a tool designed to complement your self-care routine. Please consult with your healthcare professional for personalized advice & guidance regarding perimenopause.

About guest Pawel Biedrzycki

Pawel Biedrzycki is the co-founder of HeyDay: heydaytherapy.com⁠. Pawel’s psychotherapy practice focused on working with healthcare specialists to help youth, families, and adults solve their health issues. From chiropractors through psychologists and massage therapists to social workers, it is always about picking the right team to help at the highest level. With over 15 years of experience in the medical field, Pawel and his team serve world-class care and understanding for all kinds of patients. It is all about building relationships based on trust and compassion to create a stress-free environment to speak openly. 

Pawel’s work background includes diverse training and clinical experiences in both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings. He has also worked in schools, teaching at the College level, community mental health programs, daycares, sports camps and through wellness seminars and conferences.

About host Rachel Hughes:

Rachel is a graduate of Vassar College and received a MSEd from Bank St. College, NYC, with a focus on Museum Education. She later obtained her license in Nutritional Counseling and worked with chronic pain patients for over 10 years at the New England Center for Chronic Pain in Greenwich, CT. After finding that her own perimenopausal symptoms were disruptive to her life, Rachel launched her own platform, Rachel Hughes Midlife, a landing spot she hopes to be a lively, engaging and relatable feed for women of all backgrounds to be inspired to live a healthy, vibrant second season of life.  

Rachel hosts PerimenopauseWTF! - live interviews with physicians, experts, thought leaders and inspirational voices on all things peri/menopause, exclusively on the perry app and podcast.

To learn more about host Rachel Hughes:

linkedin.com/in/rachel-hughes-82559a16

https://www.instagram.com/rachel.hughes.midlife/?ref=SourApple&hl=af

Send a voice message! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perryapp/message

Disclaimer: This is not medical advice, does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

How Women of Color Experience Perimenopause is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes.  Rachel sits down with Dr. Sameena Rahman, MD, OB-GYN. Dr. Rahman has made it her mission to fight the biases and cultural norms in healthcare practices that contribute to the underlying problems in women’s gynaecological health, focusing on BIPOC, LatinX, women of Middle Eastern descent, Asian and minority communities in general. In this conversation they break down the issues, touching on the interesting studies, discussing concepts like allostatic stressors and why women of color are going through menopause earlier than others, how womens’ cultural experiences impact their perimenopause phase, and the stigmas that stem from religious and cultural factors that affect women’s sexual health and the issues they may experience. 

Perimenopause WTF! brought to you by Hey Perry! 

Perry is a safe space for connections, support, new friendships and occasional laughs during the menopause transition. It’s a #1 perimenopause app where you will meet other warriors who understand. 

Sharing experiences will help to feel ‘normal’ again. No, you’re not crazy and no, you are not alone. With our network of wonderful menopause experts, we have gathered an abundance of  evidence-based knowledge, articles, podcasts and a new book: The Perry Menopause Journal.

To learn more visit:

www.heyperry.com

https://perry.app.link/womenatamazonevent

The Perimenopause Journal

Are you looking for a meaningful way to prioritize your well-being during this crucial phase of your life? Do you crave self-care practices tailored specifically to the ups and downs of perimenopause? The journal offers:

1️⃣ Thoughtful Prompts: 2️⃣ Progress tracking: 3️⃣ Evidence-based knowledge 

4️⃣ Community Support

To grab a journal visit: 

heyperry.com/theperrymenopausejournal or amzn.to/3Nt1YYR

🎁 Special Offer! We're offering an exclusive discount to our listeners. 🎁

Disclaimer: The Perimenopause Journal is a tool designed to complement your self-care routine. Please consult with your healthcare professional for personalized advice & guidance regarding perimenopause.

About guest Dr. Sameena Rahman: 

Dr. Sameena Rahman, MD is an Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist in Chicago, Illinois, and has over 19 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, School of Medicine medical school in 2001. Dr. Rahman is a board-certified gynecologist and women’s health specialist at Center for Gynecology and Cosmetics. She specializes in Menopause Care, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexual Pain and more. 

Learn more about Dr. Rahman:

https://www.instagram.com/gynogirl/?hl=en

https://www.cgcchicago.com/

Also mentioned in today's pod was:

https://menopause.org/

https://www.isswsh.org/

About host Rachel Hughes:

Rachel is a graduate of Vassar College and received a MSEd from Bank St. College, NYC, with a focus on Museum Education. She later obtained her license in Nutritional Counseling and worked with chronic pain patients for over 10 years at the New England Center for Chronic Pain in Greenwich, CT. After finding that her own perimenopausal symptoms were disruptive to her life, Rachel launched her own platform, Rachel Hughes Midlife, a landing spot she hopes to be a lively, engaging and relatable feed for women of all backgrounds to be inspired to live a healthy, vibrant second season of life.  

Rachel hosts PerimenopauseWTF! - live interviews with physicians, experts, thought leaders and inspirational voices on all things peri/menopause, exclusively on the perry app and podcast.

To learn more about host Rachel Hughes:

linkedin.com/in/rachel-hughes-82559a16

https://www.instagram.com/rachel.hughes.midlife/?ref=SourApple&hl=af
Send a voice message! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perryapp/message

Disclaimer: This podcast is no medical advice.

What is considered abnormal bleeding? We asked double Board Certified Gynaecologist, Integrative & Functional Medicine Dr. Suzanne Fenske, who really understands all things Perimenopause and beyond. Together Rachel and Dr. Fenske answer the Peri communities’ questions, from heavy bleeding to clotting, to fibroids, hormone treatments, dilation & curettage, endometrial ablation and more. Is HRT better than birth control after 50? They also go into the definition of what a period is and the causes of spotting, or when and how do you know when you are at the end of the perimenopausal period? Tune in to hear the answers!

Perimenopause WTF! brought to you by perry!

Perry is a safe space for connections, support, new friendships and occasional laughs during the menopause transition. It’s a #1 perimenopause app where you will meet other warriors who understand. 

Sharing experiences will help to feel ‘normal’ again. No, you’re not crazy and no, you are not alone. With our network of wonderful menopause experts, we have gathered an abundance of  evidence-based knowledge, articles, podcasts and a new book: The Perry Menopause Journal.

Download the free app:

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The Perimenopause Journal

Are you looking for a meaningful way to prioritize your well-being during this crucial phase of your life? Do you crave self-care practices tailored specifically to the ups and downs of perimenopause? The journal offers:

1️⃣ Thoughtful Prompts: 2️⃣ Progress tracking: 3️⃣ Evidence-based knowledge 4️⃣ Community Support

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Disclaimer: The Perimenopause Journal is a tool designed to complement your self-care routine. Please consult with your healthcare professional for personalized advice & guidance regarding perimenopause.

About guest Dr. Suzanne Fenske: 

Dr. Fenske’s training includes an accelerated medical program at Lehigh University and medical school at Drexel College of Medicine. She completed her residency in obstetrics & gynecology at Beth Israel Medical Center and a renowned fellowship in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, both in New York City. She also completed training at the University of Arizona’s Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, Institute of Functional Medicine and is a certified provider of the North American Menopause Society. 

More about TārāMD

TārāMD is an innovative New York City-based integrative and functional gynecology practice located on the Upper East Side, Manhattan, in NYC. Among the practice’s many specialties are acupuncture, bioidentical hormone replacement for perimenopause and menopause, hormone abnormalities, pelvic pain, and functional nutrition. 

Learn more about TārāMD!

https://www.taramd.com/about

https://www.instagram.com/taramd4women/

About host Rachel Hughes:

Rachel is a graduate of Vassar College and received a MSEd from Bank St. College, NYC, with a focus on Museum Education. She later obtained her license in Nutritional Counseling and worked with chronic pain patients for over 10 years at the New England Center for Chronic Pain in Greenwich, CT. After finding that her own perimenopausal symptoms were disruptive to her life, Rachel launched her own platform, Rachel Hughes Midlife, a landing spot she hopes to be a lively, engaging and relatable feed for women of all backgrounds to be inspired to live a healthy, vibrant second season of life.  Rachel hosts PerimenopauseWTF! - live interviews with physicians, experts, thought leaders and inspirational voices on all things peri/menopause, exclusively on the perry app and podcast.

To learn more about host Rachel Hughes:

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https://www.instagram.com/rachel.hughes.midlife/?ref=SourApple&hl=af

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As women approach midlife, they face many changes: an empty nest, shifting goals and purpose, career moves, unresolved trauma, the grief of losing a parent, or of losing their fertility, of time passing, spiritual awakenings, etc. The list can go on and on because women live wonderfully rich lives. Profound changes to the body at menopause can make this time of life feel overwhelming.

Nathalie Bonafé’s mission is to change the conversation about living and aging well to help bring more clarity, focus, perspective, and empathy into our culture.

To help you navigate this journey with grace and intention, we present to you our empowering tool: The Perry Menopause Journal.

🌺 Introducing the Perimenopause Journal: Your Companion on the Path to Self-Care 🌺

Are you looking for a meaningful way to prioritize your well-being during this crucial phase of your life? Do you crave self-care practices tailored specifically to the ups and downs of perimenopause? Look no further! Our Perimenopause Journal is your invaluable guide, designed to support and empower you every step of the way.

📖 Unlock the Power of Self-Care with the Perry Menopause Journal 📖

1️⃣ Thoughtful Prompts: Explore your emotions, physical changes, and experiences through carefully crafted prompts that encourage introspection, self-reflection, and mindfulness. Discover your inner strength, cultivate self-compassion, and gain a deeper understanding of yourself during this transformative journey.

2️⃣ Track Your Progress: Stay organized and gain insights into your symptoms, moods, and energy levels with our tracking pages. Monitor patterns, identify triggers, and celebrate victories both big and small. Empower yourself with knowledge as you navigate the unique challenges of perimenopause.

3️⃣ Evidence-based knowledge: Immerse yourself in a curated collection menopause essentials co-authored by the leading experts in the space.

4️⃣ Community Support: Connect with a community of like-minded women who are on a similar journey. Share experiences, find support, and gain insights from others who understand the challenges of perimenopause. Together, we can build a supportive network that empowers and uplifts us all.

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🌸 Take the First Step Towards Empowered Self-Care Today 🌸

Ready to embark on a transformative journey of self-care during perimenopause? Visit us here to order your very own Perimenopause Journal. Remember, self-care is not a luxury—it's an essential part of your well-being. Invest in yourself, embrace your journey, and unlock your true potential with the Perimenopause Journal.

Thank you for joining us on this empowering episode. Until next time, take care of yourself, prioritize your well-being, and embrace the beautiful transformation of perimenopause. You deserve it!

Disclaimer: The Perimenopause Journal is a tool designed to complement your self-care routine. Please consult with your healthcare professional for personalized advice and guidance regarding perimenopause.