You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. And you’re probably not “just stressed.”

This week on Superwomen, perimenopause expert Dr. Heather Hirsch joins me for one of the most honest and vulnerable conversations I’ve ever had on this podcast. We talk hormones, perimenopause, and why so many women suddenly feel disconnected from themselves.

Women are hitting the peak of their careers, relationships, and responsibilities just as their hormones start shifting beneath them. I’ve experienced it personally. Dr. Heather breaks down what’s actually happening in the female brain and body during this stage of life and why one-size-fits-all hormone advice can do more harm than good. Plus, learn about the “hormone stacking” method she recommends.

Episode Guide:

(00:00) Meet perimenopause expert Dr. Heather Hirsch

(02:25) The benefits of symptom tracking for women

(06:57) The healthcare gap leaving women without answers

(10:38) How hormones impact the brain, mood, and motivation

(13:52) Can you blame every symptom on perimenopause?

(16:27) Dr. Heather explains “hormone stacking”

(19:46) Why one-size-fits-all hormone care doesn’t work

(21:47) Rebecca gets honest about her health journey 

(26:04) Can AI help fix women’s healthcare?

(29:41) The workplace support women actually need

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