In this bonus episode, the Book Interrupted six women ask questions and chat with Kirsten Karchmer, author of “Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period.”

Discussion Points:

Perimenopause - how can we tell if there is something wrong or are the symptoms linked to perimenopause? Is it like reverse puberty? How important is sleep during this time?

PCOS - how is it different for every person?

Dietary advice, including how to make congee, drinking bone broth and taking spirulina

Hormone replacement therapy and PMDD

Can belly fat be linked to perimenopause and menopause?

How can we reinforce our satisfaction by saying it out loud?

How can you cope mentally with chronic pain or disability?

Food sensitivity tests and endometriosis

Human rights issue surrounding periods and menstrual equity

Menstrual cups

Talking to girls about their periods

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:

My Balanced Life. Finding inner balance through individual, corporate, and community wellness programs.

Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period. by Kirsten Karchmer

Book Interrupted Website 

Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

KirstenKarchmer.com

Forever Brazen

Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr Joe Dispenza

Everlywell

period.org

The Period Expert | Kirsten Karchmer on TikTok

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume

Conceivable.com