{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"LLN Episode #325: Perimenopause Problems? Start With This Simple Symptom List (with Denise Stegall)","description":"Menopause can feel confusing \u2014 but perimenopause can be even more frustrating because so many women are told, \u201cYou\u2019re fine,\u201d while they feel anything but fine. In this episode of Living Life Naturally, Lynne sits down with Denise Stegall \u2014 founder of Healthy Living with Denise, international best-selling author of Healthy Living, Happy Life, and widely known as the Menopause Mentor. Denise shares what sparked her own deep dive into perimenopause support after experiencing unexplained symptoms in her late 30s \u2014 and why one of the most powerful first steps is also the simplest: track your symptoms. You\u2019ll learn how understanding hormone fluctuations can help you communicate more effectively with your provider, advocate for yourself, and make supportive changes without feeling overwhelmed. This conversation also dives into the \u201cmidlife musts\u201d Denise teaches women every day \u2014 including strength training, mobility and flexibility work, and why bone density and prevention matter so much after menopause. Denise brings a warm, no-nonsense voice to a topic that\u2019s often brushed aside \u2014 and helps reframe this season as one where you can get clear, get proactive, and feel more like yourself again. In this episode, we cover: Denise\u2019s story: symptoms at 37 and what led her into menopause wellness What perimenopause really is (and why it\u2019s missed so often) Why a simple symptom list changes your doctor conversations Hormone basics: estrogen, progesterone, cortisol \u2014 and how they interact Finding the right support: menopause-informed providers + holistic practitioners Post-menopause prevention: bone density, muscle building, and heart health Why strength + mobility matter so much in midlife Supplement common sense: quality, reputable sourcing, and what to ask first Denise\u2019s approach to nutrition, decisions, and personal accountability Free Resource from Denise Stegall: The Nervous System Reset (3-day reset) https:\/\/menopausementormn.com\/nervous-system-reset Connect with Denise: Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MenopauseMentorMN Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/menopausementormn\/ YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@menopausementormn LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/menopausementormn\/ Connect with Lynne: Website: https:\/\/holistic-healthandwellness.com Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/holistichealthandwellnessllc Facebook Group: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/energized.healthy.women Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lynnewadsworth LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lynnewadsworth If you want a gentle chat about next steps, schedule time with me here: https:\/\/calendly.com\/lynnewadsworth\/30min Free Resources from Lynne: 5 Essential Steps for Flourishing in Menopause: https:\/\/holistic-healthandwellness.com\/flourish-in-midlife\/ Midlife Morning Menu (freebie): https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/8q1mf8y6z9mqhys39ep4r\/Midlife-Morning-Menu.pdf Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review for the Living Life Naturally podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Pandora. Reviews help more women find supportive, practical conversations for midlife and beyond \u2014 thank you! \ud83d\udc9c This episode is for education and inspiration and isn\u2019t medical advice. Always check with your healthcare provider for personal guidance. ","author_name":"Living Life Naturally","author_url":"https:\/\/holistic-healthandwellness.com\/podcast","html":"