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Why Am I Saying ‘What?’ More? Hearing & Hormones in Midlife

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Lately, you might be noticing small things…

You’re asking people to repeat themselves.

Restaurants feel louder than they used to.
You leave conversations feeling more drained than connected.
Or maybe there’s a subtle ringing, buzzing, or just an “off” feeling you can’t quite explain.

And you’re wondering…

Is this just normal? Or is something actually going on?

In this episode, I’m joined by my longtime friend and audiologist, Dr. Rhee Nesson of Hearing Doctors of New Jersey, to talk about something we don’t often connect to this chapter of life: hearing health.

It’s about understanding the subtle shifts happening in your body and knowing what to do next.

We talk about:

  • Why hearing changes are often so gradual you don’t notice them at first
  • The connection between hearing, brain health, and mental load
  • How perimenopause and menopause can show up in ways like ringing in the ears (tinnitus), dizziness, or sensitivity to noise
  • Why feeling overwhelmed or exhausted in social settings might not just be “in your head”
  • The emotional side of it — confidence, connection, and how you show up in conversations
  • What it actually looks like to get a baseline and be proactive without spiraling

    • Because this isn’t just about hearing.

    It’s about how you move through your life.

    How you connect with people.
    How you feel in your own body.

    And if something feels off, you don’t have to ignore it.

    Resources + Connect with Dr. Rhee Nesson

    If you’re experiencing ringing, buzzing, or changes in your hearing, this is a helpful place to start:

    https://hearingdoctorsofnj.com/tinnitus-during-menopause-what-women-need-to-know/

    For more comprehensive tinnitus support and treatment options:

    https://tinnitusdoctorsofnj.com/

    Explore hearing health resources or schedule an evaluation with Dr. Rhee Nesson and her team at Hearing Doctors of New Jersey:

    https://hearingdoctorsofnj.com/

    Follow along on Social:

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

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

     

    If this resonated…

    If you’re noticing changes — physically, emotionally, or just that sense of “something feels different” — this is exactly the space I support women through.

    Not just what is happening…

    but how to process it, understand it, and move forward without feeling stuck in it.

    Because sometimes it’s not one big thing.

    It’s a lot of small shifts happening all at once.

    And having someone to talk it through with changes everything.

    Learn more about working together:

    https://www.fullyinformedlife.com

    Stay connected + continue the conversation

    Read more reflections from this past year on Substack:

    https://thenextchapther.substack.com/

    Follow along on Instagram:

    @fullyinformedlifecoaching

    Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

    And as you listen, just notice:

    What have I been brushing off that might actually be worth paying attention to?

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