Beth and Annie's Perimenopodcast

We're back! After a few months off we come in hot as Beth, Annie, and Nat finally get to openly discuss Beth's legal scrape that may or may not have been perimenopause-related. Spoiler alert: Beth is not recording this episode from prison. Thanks for your patience and we hope you enjoy the episode!

We talk with Emily Barclay, the founder of the popular and much needed Perimenopause Hub and author of “Meno-Whaat the F**k?”. She's from the UK, so her swears are fancy.

We are the podcast version of your perimenopause period. Just when you think we're gone…BAM…we invade your happy existence. In this episode Annie talks mental health, Beth hints at legal troubles, Nat rearranges the kitchen.

The continuation of our fun and honest conversation with our peri sister Lori.

Our friend Lori joins us to talk about her peri journey. Celebrating her 45th year of menstruation. Fibroids of death. Nat learns about Manopause.

The continuation of our urinary incontinence discussion. Mid-urethral sling, Vaginal shake weight, Cute happy bladders, Nat posing as a millennial

Beth, Annie, and Nat talk with our friend Michelle about urinary incontinence, proper Kegels, and hostage silver-linings.

GSM, Treatment options, Vagina slang scattergories, New jingle verse

Special Guest: Cousin Jilly shares her experiences with GSM and bravely opens up about how her fertility struggles have affected her symptoms. Vaginal atrophy; Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM); Hotdogs and hallways; Baking bread; Foreplay and pre-foreplay aka Bridgerton ;)

Acne Dry skin Dark circles Hair loss Facial hair

In Episode 4, Sisters Beth & Annie, along with their friend, Nat, talk about skin changes commonly associated with Perimenopause. They wade through online research to find out about treatment options and to explain why perimenopausal women experience melasma, wrinkles and sagging skin. Is Beth gonna get Botox, why does Annie have a summer ‘stache and what are Nat's thoughts on satin pillowcases? Please join the sisters and Nat as they answer these and other fun questions!

In Episode 3, Sisters Beth & Annie, along with their friend, Nat, continue the discussion on mood changes commonly associated with Perimenopause. In part two, they discuss more treatment options, how partners can support their perimenopausal loved ones, and the secret to staying grounded during this harrowing life transition - HUMOR. Please join the sisters and Nat as they journey through Annie's existential crisis, Beth's rage triggers and Nat's book club.

In Episode 2, Sisters Beth & Annie, along with their friend, Nat, talk about mood changes commonly associated with Perimenopause. Specifically, Depression, Anxiety and Irritability. They dive into some research as to why changes in Estrogen and Progesterone affect mood. Beth & Annie share personal anecdotes as well as treatment options. Join the sisters and Nat as they openly talk and laugh about the unpredictable effects of changing hormone levels.

It started 4 years ago during a weekly phone call when two sisters, Beth & Annie, were trying to make sense of the bizarre changes gripping their bodies and brains. It took months of questioning doctors, friends and Google but the sisters eventually came to the conclusion that *Perimenopause* was to blame for the unwanted physical, cognitive, and social-emotional changes. In this episode, Beth & Annie, along with their friend, Nat, explain what perimenopause is and why they decided to do this podcast. Spoiler: it's to validate the Perimenopause Experience, normalize rather than fear the journey, and educate women as well as their loved ones about what to expect during this transition. Most importantly, the sisters and Nat want to have fun and laugh while trying to make sense of all these unexpected changes. Please join them on this journey. It will be an entertaining ride and you'll likely learn something about yourself or someone you love along the way. Now featuring a warning at the beginning!!