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Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered why you suddenly feel so different?
More anxious. More overwhelmed. More exhausted. Struggling to focus. Snapping at people you love. Reaching for a glass of wine more often than you used to.
Many women assume it’s stress, motherhood, aging, or burnout. But what if something else is happening?
In Part 1 of my conversation with host Erica Mallery on the ShameOver podcast, we dive into one of the most misunderstood transitions in a woman’s life: perimenopause.
We discuss why symptoms can begin years before menopause, often showing up in ways women don’t expect. Anxiety, panic attacks, brain fog, mood swings, rage, poor sleep, forgetfulness, and even increased alcohol cravings can all be connected to changing hormones.
During the episode, I share why so many women tell me, “I don’t feel like myself anymore,” and why that feeling is often not a personal failure—it’s valuable information from your body that deserves attention.
In this episode, we explore:
• Why perimenopause can begin as early as your 30s
• The connection between hormones, anxiety, and emotional health
• How hormonal changes can influence alcohol cravings
• Why brain fog, overwhelm, and ADHD-like symptoms are so common
• The importance of listening to your body instead of constantly pushing through
• How understanding your hormones can help you reclaim your health and confidence
One of the most important messages from this conversation is that many women spend years blaming themselves for symptoms they don’t understand. They think they’re losing motivation, becoming lazy, or simply “getting older.”
The truth is often very different.
When we understand what’s happening inside our bodies, we can stop fighting ourselves and start working with our biology instead.
This is Part 1 of a special three-part series. In Part 2, we’ll explore three lifestyle changes that can dramatically improve how women feel in midlife, including the roles of muscle, protein, and alcohol in hormonal health.
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Host: Erica Mallery from ShameOver – The Drink Less Podcast
Terry Tateossian is a Menopause Lifestyle Medicine Coach, Certified Personal Trainer & Nutritionist and the Founder of THOR: The House of Rose, a wellness brand serving women over 40 through retreats, coaching, macro-nutrition and community. As 25-year founder and entrepreneur, Terry spent two and a half decades building and running successful start-up businesses, an experience that put her on the front line of founder burnout long before she could name it. After facing serious health challenges, early onset menopause, and emotional eating while running her agency and raising two children, Terry rebuilt her health in her 40s and lost more than 80 pounds through evidence-based nutrition, training, and mindset work. Today, she helps women get strong, improve confidence, support hormone health, and create a stronger second half of life. Terry has been featured in major media outlets and is available for podcasts, expert commentary, brand collaborations, and speaking engagements on midlife health, reinvention, emotional eating, menopause wellness, and strength training for longevity. Get her free macro calculator (her cookbook companion) to start your journey to back to health.
