You're Not Losing Your Shit, You're Finding Yourself
Welcome back to the Stay Juicy podcast! If you’ve been feeling anxious, sleepless, or like your body is betraying you, this one’s for you. I’ll share the story of a patient who thought she was falling apart, and why her experience mirrors what so many women face in perimenopause. We’ll talk about why hormone therapy isn’t the magic fix, why your symptoms are really signals, and how midlife is less about losing yourself and more about finally discovering who you are.Resources:What's Your Menopause IQ ? — Take a quick self-assessment to gauge your menopause knowledge and symptoms.Dowload a Free Chapter of My Book: The Menopause Myth — Learn the truth about hormones, symptoms, and thriving after 35.Find a Menopause-Trained Clinician — Use The Menopause Society’s directory to locate providers and MSCP-certified clinicians near you.Where to find Dr. AriannaBook a menopause consultation at Tula WellnessBUY MY BOOK "The Menopause Myth; What Your Mother, Doctor, and Friends Haven't Shared About Life After 35FOLLOW DR. ARIANNA ON SOCIALS!Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedInIf you love the podcast, please leave me a review! Your feedback helps me educate and empower other women like you.00:00 — Opening reflections on perimenopause and the struggle bus01:27 — Why this season’s theme is “evolution”04:00 — Story of a patient on HRT who developed anxiety08:00 — Why fluctuating hormones drive symptoms more than “low” estrogen12:00 — Dr. Arianna’s personal experience with anxiety and palpitations16:00 — Lifestyle + emotional work: therapy, journaling, meditation20:00 — Deep dives into self-inquiry practices (Joe Dispenza, family constellation therapy, ayahuasca)27:00 — Why lifestyle shifts (alcohol, nutrition, stress) matter more in midlife32:00 — Labs vs. reality: why symptoms > numbers38:00 — Key questions to ask yourself: body signals, resisting change, what you need now45:00 — The role of neurodivergence and ADHD in midlife struggles52:00 — Why sleep is non-negotiable during perimenopause56:00 — Encouragement: you’re not losing your sh*t, you’re evolving59:00 — Call to action: quiz, book, follow on socials, Tula Wellness