The Midlife Double Take

The Midlife Double Take
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Because midlife deserves a double take. Join therapist friends Carla and Laura for honest, funny, and validating conversations about perimenopause, menopause, and everything midlife brings with it. From brain fog, anxiety, body changes, relationships, identity, and rage to the surprisingly freeing parts of getting older, we’re talking about the things women are thinking, feeling, and asking: “What is happening?!” Expect real talk, research, expert voices, plenty of humor, and reminders that you’re not alone.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Perimenopause Origin Stories

    What did the beginning of perimenopause actually look like for us? In this episode, Carla and Laura share their perimenopause origin stories — the symptoms, strange changes, missed clues, and eventual realizations that made us think, Ohhh… THIS is perimenopause. We talk about brain fog (yes, again! lol), mood and body changes, identity shifts, work, relationships, and the trial-and-error of figuring out what actually helps — plus what it’s like when perimenopause looks nothing like you expected it to. Because sometimes you don’t recognize your perimenopause story until you’re already well into it. Midlife Double Take — real conversations about perimenopause, menopause, and midlife from two therapists living it from different sides. This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical care, mental health treatment, or individualized professional advice.

  2. Aug 18

    The One About Brain Fog

    Is it brain fog, burnout, ADHD…or are we just dumb now? In our first full episode of Midlife Double Take, Carla and Laura dive into one of the most frustrating—and sometimes downright bizarre—parts of perimenopause and midlife: brain fog. We’re talking forgotten words, disappearing thoughts, walking into a room with absolutely no idea why you’re there, and those moments when your brain simply refuses to cooperate. We unpack why hormonal changes can affect memory, focus, attention, and cognitive functioning—and why it can feel especially unsettling when you’ve spent your whole life trusting your brain to, you know…brain. We also talk about the emotional side of it: questioning your competence, worrying something is actually wrong, trying to keep up with work and family, and figuring out how to give yourself a little grace when your brain is running on approximately 37 open tabs. Plus, Carla brings the post-menopause perspective: does the brain fog actually get better? Come hang out with two therapists having the conversations we wish more women were having about perimenopause, menopause, and the weird, funny, frustrating landscape of midlife. Midlife Double TakeConversations about perimenopause, menopause & midlife. This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or mental health treatment.

  3. Trailer

    Welcome to The Midlife Double Take - Official Trailer

    Perimenopause. Menopause. Midlife. What is happening?! 😂 Meet Laura and Carla—two therapists, friends, and women navigating midlife right alongside you. The Midlife Double Take is where we talk about the things women are experiencing but don’t always say out loud: changing bodies, shifting relationships, mental health, identity, hormones, and all the weird, funny, frustrating stuff in between. Come laugh, learn, vent, and maybe have a few wait…YOU TOO?! moments with us. Because midlife deserves a double take. For education and conversation only. This podcast is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.

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Because midlife deserves a double take. Join therapist friends Carla and Laura for honest, funny, and validating conversations about perimenopause, menopause, and everything midlife brings with it. From brain fog, anxiety, body changes, relationships, identity, and rage to the surprisingly freeing parts of getting older, we’re talking about the things women are thinking, feeling, and asking: “What is happening?!” Expect real talk, research, expert voices, plenty of humor, and reminders that you’re not alone.

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  • Creator
    The Midlife Double Take
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Midlife Double Take
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