211: What Is the Difference Between Perimenopause and Menopause and Why Is It So Confusing?

In my years of talking to women and even in my own experience, I’ve discovered that we have been lied to, scared, and misinformed about the changes that happen in our bodies during perimenopause and menopause. But the good news: you do have control over your hormones, even during this transition. Tune in today to hear exactly what’s going on in your body during perimenopause and menopause, how to tell where you fall, and simple strategies to keep you feeling your best. Exact explanations to help you understand if you’re in perimenopause or menopause How your body changes during perimenopause and what you can do to support it Specific signs and symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause plus how to stay feeling your best Physical and emotional self-care strategies to give your body what it needs during this time Mentioned in this episode: The Essential Oils Menopause Solution (releasing April 2021) Additional resources: Essentially You episode #167: How to Naturally Reverse Estrogen Dominance, Especially During Perimenopause Essentially You episode #185: How Perimenopause Affects Your Period and What You Can Do to Eliminate Severe PMS Symptoms