Episode Overview:

In this Sanity Check episode, Julie and Aileen dive into the hormonal chaos that hits when perimenopause and parenting teenagers collide. It's the messy middle no one warned us about—when your body feels like it’s breaking down just as your kids are ramping up. From brain fog to teen meltdowns, they share the raw, relatable truth about trying to hold it all together when everyone under the roof is riding a hormonal rollercoaster.

🔑 Key Discussion Points:

• The double whammy of navigating perimenopause while raising hormonal teenagers.
• Feeling blindsided by brain fog, mood swings, anxiety, and exhaustion—and not knowing what hit you.
• Why no one prepared us for this brutal life stage overlap.
• How societal narratives (think cranky fairy-tale witches) reflect deep-rooted stereotypes about older women.
• The emotional strength we do gain during this season—and why it’s often overlooked.
• The importance of female friendships and honest conversations to survive this hormonal storm.
• Hope from the other side: what gets better and why it’s not all downhill from here.
• Reframing the chaos as a powerful shedding of what no longer serves us.

💬 Listener Takeaways:

• You're not alone if you're crying in the car while your teen slams the door. This stage is hard, and that doesn't mean you're failing.
• Talk about it—with friends, with us, with anyone who gets it. We need each other more than ever in this season.
• Take heart: on the other side of this storm is clarity, power, and a deep knowing of who you are.
• Be kind to yourself. You’re going through a massive transformation while holding a family together. That’s no small feat.

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Hosts: Aileen Harvey & Julie Fahy

Editor: Allia Lenit Galos

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Disclaimer:

Remember, we’re two friends sharing our personal experiences and discussing everyday challenges. We’re not qualified coaches or therapists, and our content is for general information and supportive conversation only. If you need professional help, please seek advice from a licensed therapist.