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Millennial Menopause: What every woman needs to know about perimenopause, hormones, and mental health with Lauren A. Tetenbaum

Joining me this week is therapist and the author of the new book Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period, Lauren A. Tetenbaum.

Together we explore:

- The perimenopause symptoms that often begin in your 30s and 40s, long before your period stops.

- How hormonal changes affect your mood, identity, relationships, and sense of self — and why understanding this can be profoundly grounding.

- Why perimenopause isn't just a "women's issue," but a family and cultural one, impacting partners, kids, and the emotional climate of a home.

- How to talk to your kids (yes, including your sons!) about menstruation, menopause, and the full arc of reproductive life in ways that reduce shame and build empathy.

- Practical strategies for navigating this transition, including how to advocate for yourself with healthcare providers, what kinds of support actually help, and how to build a mental health plan that works for your body and life.

Our message is simple but powerful: when women understand what's happening in their bodies and get the support they deserve, they're able to move through this transition with more confidence, steadiness, and compassion for themselves and the people they love.

LEARN MORE ABOUT MY GUEST:

🔗The CounseLaur

📚Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period

🎧 Balancing the load of parenthood: Becoming a team with your partner-in-parenting with Lauren A. Tetenbaum

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ADDITIONAL REFERENCES AND RESOURCES:

🔗 The Menopause Society

CHECK OUT ADDITIONAL PODCAST EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about the cycle of the female body, from puberty to perimenopause with Dr. Lauren Streicher

🎧Listen to the podcast episode about why boys and girls need different things with Michael Gurian

🎧Listen to my podcast episode about raising girls who know their worth with Kate Rope

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about parenting boys to combat toxic masculinity with Ruth Whippman

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