Brain Fog, memory loss, fear of early onset dementia. These are frequent conversations in the perry sisterhood. And we need to talk about it MORE.

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Disclaimer: This podcast 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.

Painful Sex, vaginal and vulvar pain are common topics in our perry sisterhood.

Dr. Kraft is also active in research and has published chapters and peer reviewed articles on vulvodinia, vulvar, dermatosis and hypoactive sexual desire disorder.

She is associate editor for the Journal of Sexual Medicine online access as well as for the textbook female Sexual Pain Disorder, second edition.

In addition to that, Dr. Kraft is active in the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health, serving on the Education Committee and the social media committee.

We received a lot of your questions ahead of this talk with Dr. Kraft, which tells me that this subject is sensitive to more women than we might think

and needs much more attention and airtime.

We are glad to carve out space for this talk.

Check out our new book - ⁠The Perry Menopause Journal⁠ - with the leading experts in menopause field, real stories from the community and 100 days gratitude journaling + symptom tracking.

If you want to submit your questions ahead of the next perry talk make sure to download the #1 free perimenopause community app - 100% of the perry app members have said that the app has made their menopause transition easier. Don't do this alone and join us!

Disclaimer: This podcast 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.

This time Rachel talks with Paula Rastrick, psychotherapist - who established an integrated trauma informed approach to menopause & midlife mental health for “sensitive” women.

The two are addressing if trauma and being a high sensitive person (HSP) can make the menopause transition more severely.

And can this be the missing puzzle link for many?

Join us for this mind blowing conversation and make sure to download our free perimenopause community app - 100% of the perry app members have said that the app has made their menopause transition easier. Don't do this alone and join us!

Check out our new book - ⁠The Perry Menopause Journal⁠ - with the leading experts in menopause field, real stories from the community and 100 days gratitude journaling + symptom tracking.

Disclaimer: This podcast 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.

Rachel meets with Dana & Wendy, co-founders of Camp Reinvention.  The heart and soul of Camp Reinvention is The Camp Reinvention Process™ — the only program of it’s kind for mid-lifers who want to create new possibilities and live the life they were meant for. 

Join the next Camp Reinvention program here.

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Disclaimer: This podcast 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.

This time Rachel meets with Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz MD - OBGYN and author of 'Menopause Bootcamp'

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Do you have any questions for our next  menopause expert guests? ⁠You can leave a voice message here ⁠and we will make sure to share your question!

Disclaimer: This podcast 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.

Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, read more evidence-based resources, listen to our free meditations.

This time Rachel talks with Dr. Shyama Mathews, board certified gynecologist and NAMS certified menopause specialist. 

Dr. Mathews sheds a light on the most common questions she hears from her patients about menopause. 

1. When can I expect menopause? 

2. Should I get my hormones checked? 

3. How will I know I’m in menopause? 

4. When will the hot flashes stop?! 

5. Are there treatments for menopause symptoms? 

6. Does hormone therapy increase my risk of cancer? 

7. Is sex supposed to hurt? 

8. How do I prevent these UTIs/yeast infections? 

9. Am I going crazy? Why am I so moody/sad/mad?! 

10. Omg how do I stop this weight gain?!

Do you have any questions for our next  menopause expert guests? You can leave a voice message here and we will make sure to share your question!

Disclaimer: This podcast 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.

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This time Rachel  meets with Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, practicing gynecologist, with a special interest in menopause. Both will talk about cognition, mood and sleep during the menopause transition. All three topics are discussed and talk about a lot in our perry sisterhood.

Dr. Minkin is a North American Menopause Society Certified Menopause Clinician. She is also the co director of the Sexuality, Intimacy and Menopause for cancer survivors program at the Smilow Cancer Center. 

Dr. Minkin has taught at Yale University School of Medicine for over 41 years, and is a clinical professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences. 

She has been recognized by Connecticut Magazine as a "Top Doc" in the state.  We also advise to go to her website, MadameOvary.com, which has several videos and podcasts about menopause and many written articles as well.

Download our free perry app to join the sisterhood and meet other perimenopause warriors, because perimenopause is so much easier when you are not alone.

Do you have any questions for our next  menopause expert guests? You can leave a voice message here and we will make sure to share your question!

Disclaimer: This podcast 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.

This time Rachel talks with Mimi Ison about midlife, changes and crushing stereotypes.

Mimi is your new pro-aging friend!

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Disclaimer: This podcast 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.

This time Rachel meets  with Dr. Corinne Menn, board certified OB-GYN, NAMS menopause specialist, breast cancer survivor and medical advisor at Alloy.

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Disclaimer: This podcast 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.

This time Rachel meets Richa Mittal, MD.

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Disclaimer: This podcast 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.