If you’ve been feeling off, tired, irritated, foggy, or just not like yourself and keep wondering if this is “just aging,” this episode will feel familiar.

Dr. Jila sits down with Dr. Jessica Shepherd, board certified OBGYN and women’s health expert, for a real, no-nonsense conversation about perimenopause, menopause, and why so many women feel completely unprepared for this stage of life.

They talk about how symptoms can start years earlier than most people expect, why hormones affect way more than just your cycle, and why so many women are dismissed or told everything is “normal.” Dr. Shepherd shares what she sees every day in practice, how her own journey shaped her approach to care, and why learning to trust yourself again is a huge part of feeling better.

They also get into longevity, metabolism, daily habits that actually matter, and why small changes done consistently are far more powerful than trying to overhaul your entire life. Dr. Shepherd explains why she wrote Generation F and wanted to give women something practical, honest, and reassuring instead of more fear or confusion.

This episode is for anyone who wants answers, clarity, and to feel less alone in what they’re experiencing.

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