PeriMOMopause

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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. 28. maj

    Your Life Might Be Too Full

    What if the problem isn’t you…What if your life is just carrying too much? In midlife, many women are juggling everything—work, kids, aging parents, households, emotional labor—and doing it all while their bodies are changing. And somewhere along the way, overwhelm becomes normal. In this episode, we’re naming that overload—and talking about what it looks like to create space again without guilt, without perfection, and without needing to “burn it all down.” ✨ In this episode, we explore: The invisible mental load women carry every dayWhy midlife makes overload harder to sustainHow hormonal shifts impact stress, sleep, and recoveryThe power of simplification (and what that can actually look like)Why creating space is one of the most powerful things you can do💛 Reflection:What is one small way I could create more space in my life this week?

    19 min.

  2. 21. maj

    Why Midlife Makes You Want to Change Everything

    Have you ever looked at your life and thought…Do I want to change everything? In your 40s, that feeling can come out of nowhere—sudden urges to shift your work, your relationships, your routines, even your identity. And it can feel unsettling. But what if it’s not a crisis? What if it’s recalibration? In this episode, we’re unpacking why midlife naturally brings a desire for change—and how to understand that feeling without panicking or blowing up your entire life. ✨ In this episode, we talk about: Why reevaluating your life in midlife is developmentally normalHow hormonal and energy shifts influence your tolerance and prioritiesThe difference between wanting to escape vs. needing to realignHow to get curious about change instead of reacting to it💛 Reflection:Where in my life am I feeling the pull toward change—and what might that feeling be trying to teach me?

    20 min.

  3. 14. maj

    My Experience With Wellbutrin and Finally Asking for Help

    This episode is a little more personal We’re talking about something many women feel… but don’t always say out loud: What happens when you can’t keep carrying everything on your own anymore? In midlife, the emotional load can quietly build—years of responsibility, caregiving, planning, holding it all together. And then one day, it just feels… heavier. In this episode, I’m sharing my experience with starting Wellbutrin—not as advice, but as part of a bigger conversation about mental health, support, and what it means to finally say: I need help. Because asking for support isn’t failure. It’s a turning point. ✨ In this episode, we explore: The slow build of emotional overwhelm in midlifeWhy asking for help can feel so uncomfortable (and even shameful)My personal decision to try WellbutrinHow to reframe support as strength—not weaknessWhy more women need to talk about mental health in this stage of life💛 Reflection:What would it look like to treat my mental health with the same care I give everyone else?

    24 min.

  4. 7. maj

    Perimenopause Is Like a Second Puberty

    What if nothing is “going wrong”… and your body is actually going through a transition? In this episode, we’re reframing perimenopause as something most of us were never taught to understand—a second puberty. Because when your skin changes, your energy shifts, or breakouts suddenly return in your 40s, it can feel confusing (and honestly, a little unfair). But these changes aren’t random. They’re hormonal. They’re physiological. And they’re normal. We’ll talk about what’s really happening beneath the surface—from estrogen’s role in skin and hair, to why your body may need different support with food, hydration, and lifestyle in midlife. This episode is your reminder that your body isn’t failing you—it’s evolving. ✨ In this episode, we cover: Why perimenopause can feel like puberty all over againHow hormonal shifts impact skin, hair, and breakoutsWhy nutrition and blood sugar matter more nowGentle ways to support your body (and your skin) in midlife💛 Reflection:If my body is going through a transition—not a decline—how might I support it differently?

    26 min.

  5. 30. apr.

    Midlife Women Are Changing The Script

    The cultural image of midlife women is changing. For decades, women over 40 were portrayed as fading into the background — caregivers, comic relief, or grandmother roles. Today we are seeing something different. Women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond are remaining visible, powerful, stylish, and vibrant. In this episode we explore: • how media has historically portrayed aging women• why representation matters• the cultural shift happening right now• how midlife women are rewriting the narrative about aging Midlife is no longer a story about disappearance. It’s a story about evolution.

    17 min.

  6. 23. apr.

    The Tiny Joys Saving My Midlife Sanity

    Midlife can feel incredibly full — responsibilities, family logistics, work, and the invisible mental load many women carry. In the middle of that busyness, tiny joys can become surprisingly powerful. In this episode we explore how small daily pleasures help regulate the nervous system and make life feel more manageable. We talk about: • why small joys matter more than we think• how stress narrows our attention• examples of simple rituals that bring ease• learning to notice joy again in everyday life Tiny joys are not frivolous. They’re restorative.

    15 min.

  7. 16. apr.

    The Strange Season of Midlife Motherhood

    Midlife motherhood can be an emotional paradox. As our children grow more independent, we often experience a mix of pride, nostalgia, and unexpected grief. In this episode we explore the emotional complexity of parenting older children and how this transition intersects with midlife identity shifts. Topics include: • the bittersweet nature of parenting milestones• watching children grow up while rediscovering yourself• holding pride and nostalgia at the same time• redefining motherhood as children become more independent Midlife motherhood isn’t the end of parenting. It’s the beginning of a new relationship with our children — and ourselves.

    15 min.

  8. 9. apr.

    Upping Your Style Game in Midlife

    At some point in midlife, many women look in their closet and think: None of this feels like me anymore. Bodies change.Priorities shift.And the clothes that once worked suddenly feel disconnected from who we are now. In this episode we explore style in midlife — not as pressure to look younger, but as an opportunity to reconnect with self-expression. We talk about: • why many women feel disconnected from their wardrobe in their 40s & 50s• body changes and clothing comfort• the balance between comfort and polish• rebuilding a wardrobe slowly and intentionally• small ways to feel more put together again Midlife style doesn’t require a dramatic makeover. Sometimes it’s simply choosing clothes that say: I’m still here.

    23 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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  • Skaber
    Ash Hoath-Murray
  • Aktive år
    2024 - 2026
  • Episoder
    98
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    © Ash Hoath-Murray
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    PeriMOMopause

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