What do you do when you’re high-functioning on the outside but falling apart inside? In this episode, I’m joined by Kathryn Carter, whose story stopped me in my tracks. She was leading teams, raising a family, traveling for work, and then found herself sobbing in a change room because they didn’t have her size. That moment cracked something open.

Kathryn shares what it was like to experience perimenopause without knowing it. Years of symptoms she brushed off as stress, including brain fog, overwhelm, and emotional outbursts that didn’t make sense at the time. Together we explore why so many women are caught off guard, how early it can start, and the emotional cost of not being prepared. This one is raw, real, and a reminder that perimenopause isn’t something you deal with later. It’s already happening for so many of us, and we deserve better conversations now.

Key Takeaways

Perimenopause starts earlier than you think – Many women begin experiencing symptoms in their 30s without realizing it.

Invisible symptoms are real – Brain fog, emotional swings, and fatigue are often overlooked or dismissed.

It’s not just stress – Many women misread hormonal shifts as personal failure or mental burnout.

Silence is costing us – Most women aren’t talking about perimenopause with their mothers, partners, or doctors.

We need new norms – It’s time to educate ourselves and the next generation about every life stage, not just puberty or pregnancy.

You’re not alone – Sharing our stories is the first step in feeling seen, heard, and supported.

Where to Find Our Guest

Kathryn Carter’s Website: https://mypause.com

Kathryn Carter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypause.health/

Kathryn Carter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-carter-6b053813/

Links & Resources

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