Please Don't Mention Perimenopause Today

When Women Feel Invisible: The Hidden Cost of Being Dismissed

For our Season 2 finale, we're talking about something many women have experienced but don't always know how to name: those moments when you feel overlooked, dismissed, or invisible. After a recent experience at a doctor's appointment sparked a bigger conversation, Dana and Roshni explore the subtle ways women are treated differently, why we often second-guess our own perceptions, and what it means to advocate for ourselves and model that advocacy for the next generation. Because maybe it's not all in your head, and maybe you're not the only one noticing.

Weight Loss, Shame, and GLP-1s: Let's Talk About It

If you've ever found yourself wondering why the things that used to work for weight loss suddenly don't seem to make a difference, you're not alone. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Lindsay Maggio, a board-certified OB/GYN specializing in obesity and metabolic health, to unpack what really happens to women's bodies during midlife. We discuss the hormonal and metabolic changes that can contribute to weight gain, why the "eat less, move more" advice often falls short, and how medications like GLP-1s are changing the conversation around weight management. Most importantly, we explore how women can approach these changes with more understanding and less self-blame. Whether you're curious about GLP-1 medications, frustrated by changes in your body, or simply looking for evidence-based information about weight and health in midlife, this episode offers a thoughtful and compassionate perspective. For more information: https://www.lindsaymaggiomd.com/ [https://www.lindsaymaggiomd.com/] https://www.instagram.com/lindsay_maggio_md/ [https://www.instagram.com/lindsay_maggio_md/]

Mindfulness and Intimacy: A Sex Therapist's Guide to Better Connection

What does mindfulness have to do with sex, intimacy, and connection? More than you might think. In this episode, AASECT-certified sex therapist Chamin Ajjan, LCSW, A-CBT, CST joins us to explore how mindfulness can help reduce stress, improve relationships, deepen intimacy, and help us feel more present in our daily lives. We discuss practical ways to incorporate mindfulness into a busy schedule and why being present may be one of the most powerful tools for well-being in midlife. For more information: https://chaminajjan.com/ [https://chaminajjan.com/] https://www.instagram.com/chaminajjanpsychotherapy [https://www.instagram.com/chaminajjanpsychotherapy] https://www.instagram.com/chaminajjan [https://www.instagram.com/chaminajjan] www.facebook.com/ChaminAjjanPsychotherapy [http://Facebook-www.facebook.com/ChaminAjjanPsychotherapy] www.linkedin.com/in/chaminajjan/ [http://www.linkedin.com/in/chaminajjan/]   www.linkedin.com/company/chamin-ajjan-psychotherapy/ [http://www.linkedin.com/company/chamin-ajjan-psychotherapy/] x.com/chaminajjan [http://X-x.com/chaminajjan]

The Midlife Grift: Wellness, Supplements & Social Media

In this episode, Dana and Roshni explore the rise of the wellness industry, social media health advice, supplements, hormone hacks, and the marketing tactics that target women searching for answers. From viral wellness trends to self-proclaimed experts, we discuss why so many women are turning to social media for health information and how to separate evidence-based advice from clever marketing. We also dive into the lack of regulation in parts of the wellness industry, the emotional appeal of quick fixes, and why even smart, informed people can get caught up in health hype. If you've ever wondered who to trust when it comes to your health, this conversation is for you. #Perimenopause #Menopause #WomensHealth #Wellness #Supplements #HealthMisinformation #WellnessInfluencers #HormoneHealth #MidlifeWomen #NoSickDaysPodcast

Please Don't Mention Perimenopause Today

This week, we discuss the doctor’s office sign that stopped us in our tracks: “No HRT or perimenopause discussions during annual appointments.” What started as one frustrating moment turned into a bigger conversation about women’s healthcare, rushed appointments, hormonal symptoms, and why so many women feel dismissed in midlife. We unpack the realities doctors face, why perimenopause conversations are so complicated, and why women are turning to social media and each other for answers.