In this episode, co-hosts Amy Jordan and Lori Haley dive straight into a heartfelt and candid conversation about menopause, mental health, and the very real impacts these transitions have on women over 40.

From the often-misunderstood physical symptoms (hello, itchy ears and hot flashes!) to the emotional toll of feeling like you’ve “lost your mind,” Amy and Lori share their personal journeys, what’s worked, and how information, community, and taking “just one step” can be powerfully transformative. They bust the myths, share strategies for finding solutions, and open up about why it’s time for women to refuse to stay silent about what they’re going through.

If you’ve been feeling isolated, foggy, or downright unrecognizable to yourself, or simply want to be better informed and supported, this is the episode you need.

Timestamps for Key Moments:

0:00 – 3:45: Welcome back! Lori and Amy discuss the summer break and introduce today’s focus: menopause, its symptoms, and connection to mental health for women over 40.
3:46 – 14:49: The staggering range of menopause symptoms, struggles with medical professionals, and Amy’s story of reaching out for holistic help.
14:50 – 19:50: The negative self-talk, the sense of ‘craziness,’ and Amy’s breakthrough through community, honest conversation, and finding the right support.
19:51 – 25:22: Lori’s experiences navigating menopause within marriage and family, plus the importance of supportive partners and searching for safer treatment options.
25:23 – end: Strategies that help: journaling symptoms, calm-down routines, creating safe spaces, and, most importantly, finding your “menopause buddy.” Resources, encouragement, and what’s next for the series.

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