PeriMOMopause

Ash Hoath-Murray
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Perimenopause? Isn't 40 too young for that? I’m a mom of 3 young humans trying to figure out what this new-found second coming of puberty means for me - mind, body and spirit. Join me through my trials and musings of midlife motherhood.

  1. 3D AGO

    One Month In: How’s 2026 Really Feeling?

    We’ve hit the one-month mark of 2026 — the sparkle of January has dimmed, motivation is wobbling, and the pressure to “be a new woman” is fading fast. This episode is a gentle midwinter reset: a reality check for your energy, routines, and emotional load. No shame. No hustle. Just honest reflection. Inside the episode you’ll explore:• Why motivation dips around week 4–5 of any change• How to know if you need consistency… or compassion• The 5-domain Energy Audit to help you recalibrate• How to choose a February anchor word you can actually live into• Why February is the real beginning of the year for midlife women Pour a tea, grab your notebook, and let’s reset your rhythm — softly.

    20 min

  2. JAN 22

    Pelvic Floor 101: Breath, Pressure & Everyday Habits

    No more whispering about vaginas — today we’re talking pelvic floors with clarity, humour, and zero shame. Ash breaks down the pelvic floor in real language: what it is, why so many women experience leaking or heaviness, and why “just do Kegels” isn’t the magic fix we were promised. In this episode you’ll learn:• The anatomy explained simply (no diagrams required)• Why breath + pressure + posture matter more than squeezing• The habits that make leaking worse• How to coordinate your core with daily movement• Five tiny habits that rebuild confidence and support This is education every woman deserves — without fear, stigma, or giggles required. Grab your curiosity and let’s meet your foundation.

    25 min

  3. JAN 15

    Boundaries You Can Say Out Loud (Without Burning Bridges)

    If you’ve ever whispered “sure, no problem” while every cell in your body screamed “absolutely not,” this episode is for you. This week, Ash dives into midlife boundaries — why they feel so hard, why your nervous system panics when you try to set them, and how to say what you actually mean without guilt, drama, or emotional hangovers. Inside the episode you’ll learn:• Why perimenopause actually lowers your tolerance for chaos• How people-pleasing becomes a lifelong reflex• The 4-part “Say It Out Loud” framework you can use today• Scripts for family, work, volunteering, friendships, and partners• How to hold a boundary without collapsing afterward This is your permission slip to stop over-functioning and start honouring your capacity. Kindness + clarity = better relationships. Let’s practice together.

    19 min

  4. JAN 8

    Sleep, Finally: Fixing the 3 a.m. Wake-Up Club

    If you’re wide awake at 3 a.m. rehearsing tomorrow’s grocery list, your middle-schooler’s permission form, and your entire life’s purpose… welcome. You’re officially a member of the 3 A.M. Wake-Up Club. In this episode, Ash breaks down why perimenopausal sleep gets so weird (hint: it’s not your fault), what’s really happening with estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, and blood sugar overnight, and how to rebuild rest through what she calls your Sleep Scaffolding — five layers of realistic, biology-friendly support. You’ll learn:• Why wake-ups peak between 2–4 a.m.• How hormone shifts disrupt temperature, mood, and REM• The 5 habits that dramatically improve midlife sleep• What to do in the moment at 3 a.m. instead of spiralling• How to train your nervous system to trust rest again This isn’t a perfection plan — it’s a reclaim-your-sleep plan. Grab a tea and get cozy… your nights are about to feel different.

    39 min

  5. JAN 1

    The Midlife New Year Debrief: Reflect, Recalibrate & Reset for the Year Ahead

    The new year doesn’t need to be loud or pressured — it can be grounded, gentle, and honest. This episode invites you to reflect on the year that’s passed and step into the next one with clarity and compassion. Through five reflection questions, Ash guides you to recognize what’s worked, what’s weighed you down, and what you truly want to bring forward. ✨ The 5 Reflection Questions:1️⃣ What surprised me this year? 2️⃣ What did I carry that was heavy? 3️⃣ What felt like mine this year? 4️⃣ What rhythms supported me? 5️⃣ What do I want to bring into the new year? Finish the year (or begin the next) not with resolutions, but with reverence — for the woman who made it here.

    18 min

  6. 2025-11-27

    Dear Midlife Me: A Love Letter to Who You’ve Become

    This short reflective episode is a love letter to your midlife self — the woman in the middle of it all, doing her best in a world that keeps asking for more. Through poetic storytelling and grounded honesty, Ash speaks directly to the part of you that’s tired, tender, and still showing up. It’s a reminder that growth doesn’t always look glamorous — sometimes it’s just quiet courage. Take a breath, grab a tea, and let yourself be reminded: you’re not behind. You’re becoming.

    7 min

  7. 2025-11-27

    Dear Midlife Me: A Love Letter to Who You’ve Become

    This reflective bonus episode is a love letter to your midlife self — the woman in the middle of it all, doing her best in a world that keeps asking for more. Through poetic storytelling and grounded honesty, Ash speaks directly to the part of you that’s tired, tender, and still showing up. It’s a reminder that growth doesn’t always look glamorous — sometimes it’s just quiet courage. Take a breath, grab a tea, and let yourself be reminded: you’re not behind. You’re becoming.

    7 min

  8. 2025-11-20

    Holiday Season on Your Terms: Rituals, Boundaries & Keeping Your Sanity

    The holidays can feel magical — and maddening. In this episode, Ash invites you to reimagine the season through the lens of boundaries, permission, and peace. Learn why midlife makes the holidays uniquely overwhelming, how to say no without guilt, and ways to create rituals that soothe instead of stress. It’s a warm, witty reminder that you don’t have to perform “perfect holidays” to make them meaningful. This year, you get to set the pace — and the peace.

    24 min
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Perimenopause? Isn't 40 too young for that? I’m a mom of 3 young humans trying to figure out what this new-found second coming of puberty means for me - mind, body and spirit. Join me through my trials and musings of midlife motherhood.

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  • Creator
    Ash Hoath-Murray
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ash Hoath-Murray
  • Show Website
    PeriMOMopause