Perimenopause & Menopause Decoded: What to Watch for and How to Cope with Lauren Tetenbaum
S9 E77 with Lauren Tetanbaum
“In general, knowledge is power, and the more equipped we are with the tools we need, the better off we are. At a networking event, there were women who wish they knew about perimenopause, that it can be 10 years, and that it can impact mental health. Now I know, and I want me to tell my generation.” —Lauren Tetenbaum
Some moments in life flip a switch and make our bodies feel unfamiliar. A quiet shift shows up in our mood, sleep, energy, or reactions, and it becomes clear that something deeper deserves attention. This episode sits right in that space where questions rise, and real clarity begins.
Lauren Tetenbaum shares how her own confusion around early symptoms pushed her into years of research and conversations that shaped her book Millennial Menopause. Her work blends mental health expertise, advocacy, and lived experience to help our generation understand this transition with confidence and community.
Press play for a grounded, honest conversation that treats midlife health with curiosity, humor, and real support.
077: Perimenopause & Menopause Decoded: What to Watch for and How to Cope with Lauren Tetenbaum
“In general, knowledge is power, and the more equipped we are with the tools we need, the better off we are. At a networking event, there were women who wish they knew about perimenopause, that it can be 10 years, and that it can impact mental health. Now I know, and I want me to tell my generation.” —Lauren Tetenbaum
In this episode:
Early signs of perimenopause in real life
How mood changes connect to hormonal shifts
What millennials are getting right and wrong about menopause
Why knowledge, community, and providers matter
Mental health patterns that deserve attention
Coping strategies for sleep, stress, and overall well-being
Strength training, nutrition, and lifestyle changes that help
How culture shapes stigma around aging
Why open dialogue benefits our future selves
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Thank you for opening the dialog of what I wish my mother and her mother and mothers mother would have shared over the generations instead of being taboo. Being a woman can be hard but also it’s one of the most beautiful resilient creations ever made.