Am I Crazy? Or…
Am I Crazy? Or...
Podcast Description
The podcast where I, Lisa Paasche – entrepreneur, businesswoman and general troublemaker – take on all the ways society tries to gaslight us into thinking we’re crazy.
This season, we’re tackling perimenopause, the so-called “second spring” – more like “monsoon season” if you ask me.
But I’m not doing it alone. Each episode, I chat to a variety of experts, as well as women going through it. We will be digging deeper and giving you the research, practical tips and general reassurance that – don’t worry, you’re not going crazy!
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The podcast delves into various facets of women's health, particularly focusing on the perimenopausal experience. Topics include physical fitness during perimenopause, emotional challenges, ADHD impacts, and insights on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). For example, episodes feature expert guests like fitness coach Hannah Walker and women's health practitioners discussing how hormonal changes affect women physically and mentally, offering practical tips, research findings, and relatable anecdotes.
The podcast where I, Lisa Paasche – entrepreneur, businesswoman and general troublemaker – take on all the ways society tries to gaslight us into thinking we’re crazy.
This season, we’re tackling perimenopause, the so-called “second spring” – more like “monsoon season” if you ask me.
But I’m not doing it alone. Each episode, I chat to a variety of experts, as well as women going through it. We will be digging deeper and giving you the research, practical tips and general reassurance that – don’t worry, you’re not going crazy!
In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Giselle Monbiot – therapist, breathwork facilitator, and Compassionate Inquiry practitioner – to unpack the emotional, physical, and spiritual upheaval that so many women experience in midlife.
From increased anxiety to identity shifts, they explore why perimenopause can feel like a breakdown, and how it might just be the breakthrough we didn’t know we needed.
Giselle shares her own journey through perimenopause and late-in-life ADHD diagnosis, and offers deeply compassionate, practical advice on how to navigate this phase with more self-awareness, connection, and agency. Expect science, soul, laughter, and lots of goosebump-inducing moments.
YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT:
💊 Why so many women are given SSRIs when they might actually need HRT
🌪 How perimenopause brings up unresolved trauma and identity questions
🗣️ “If it’s hysterical, it’s historical” – how past pain shows up in present reactions
🌬️ The power of breathwork to regulate the nervous system and release stored emotions
🔥 Why perimenopause can spark relationship shifts and even divorces
🌈 How this chapter can be a portal to authenticity, growth, and freedom
TOP QUOTES:
“This isn’t a breakdown, it’s a breakthrough.”
“You don’t need to earn your right to be heard – it’s yours already.”
“Most of life is us trying to avoid pain. But healing is about learning to sit with it.”
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
– Dr. Gabor Maté and Compassionate Inquiry
– The role of the vagus nerve in regulating stress
– Breathwork as trauma release
– Perimenopause symptom trackers
– Hormone therapy vs antidepressants
Let me know if you have any questions in the comments
Lisa x
About Giselle Monbiot
Giselle Monbiot is a Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner trained by Dr. Gabor Maté, a trauma-release specialist, and an advanced breathwork facilitator. She has spent the past 26 years guiding women through healing and transformation, helping them reconnect with their truth and step into a life where they truly thrive.
Giselle takes an integrative approach that works with the mind, body, and breath. Her work supports women in untangling deep-seated beliefs, releasing emotional burdens, and creating space for healing and growth.
She is passionate about holding a safe, nurturing space where women can explore the deeper layers of themselves, particularly during life’s transitions, such as perimenopause. This phase can bring profound shifts – physically, emotionally, and mentally – often surfacing unresolved wounds and patterns.
Through one-to-one sessions and group work, Giselle helps women move beyond self-doubt, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and cultivate resilience, clarity, and vibrancy in their lives.
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Website: https://gisellemonbiot.com/
Breathwork Workshops: https://gisellemonbiot.com/courses/breathwork/
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Podcast Host & Producer: Lisa Paasche
Podcast Editor & Producer: Luke Naylor-Perrot
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