{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"144: Perimenopause - The Change Before The Change","description":"In this episode of The Superwoman Code, Dr. Ashley Margeson ND breaks down what perimenopause really is (hint: it\u2019s like puberty, but in reverse), why it can feel like a hormonal rollercoaster, and the symptoms that often get dismissed or overlooked. From joint pain and sleep disruptions to rage, brain fog, and anxiety spikes, you\u2019ll learn that you\u2019re not imagining it \u2014 your body is shifting. Ashley also shares why energy feels so different during this stage, how biology collides with life load, and three practical ways to navigate perimenopause with more confidence, calm, and support. What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode What perimenopause actually is, and why it can last 7\u201310 years. Why hormones don\u2019t decline smoothly \u2014 and what that means for your mood, sleep, and energy. The lesser-known symptoms of perimenopause (like joint pain, rage, and brain fog). Why energy crashes are about more than hormones \u2014 they\u2019re about hormones + responsibility + culture. Three practical tools: cycle tracking, nervous system support, and reframing the story. Quotable Moments \ud83d\udcac \u201cPerimenopause is a change in your system \u2014 but you\u2019re not supposed to feel like shit as that shift happens.\u201d \ud83d\udcac \u201cPerimenopause is a rollercoaster because it\u2019s the collision of biology and life load.\u201d Resources & Links \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Tickets to the Hormone Intelligence Event \u2014 November 6, Halifax \ud83d\udcf2 Follow Dr. Ashley on Instagram: @drashleymargeson \ud83d\udc4b Meet Dr. Ashley at the Atlantic Menopause Show Takeaway Challenge Start tracking your symptoms this week \u2014 even if your cycle feels irregular. Notice when your energy dips, when your mood shifts, or when sleep is off. Patterns give you power \u2014 and with power, you can plan support. ","author_name":"The Superwoman Code","author_url":"https:\/\/www.ashleymargeson.com","html":"