From the quiet changes most women never see coming… to the confusion that gets mislabeled as stress or “just life” – this episode unpacks what perimenopause actually is, and why it deserves better language than fear or silence. Host Tamara Khoury sits down with Tina Chagoury, a licensed clinical dietitian specializing in women's hormone health, to break down a transition that touches everything – energy, sleep, mood, metabolism, body composition – long before anyone calls it menopause.They explore how erratic hormones can look like anxiety, fatigue, inflammation, or stubborn weight gain, why so many women feel “off” in their mid-30s, and how to support the body without extremes, restriction, or fear-driven nutrition. The message here isn’t decline – it’s clarity, context, and compassion.If you’ve ever wondered why your body feels different despite nothing changing on the outside, this episode will make things make sense. We dive into:– What perimenopause actually is– The early signs nobody explains– Estrogen, progesterone & testosterone in plain language– Misdiagnosis & mental health during hormone shifts– Why blood sugar + muscle are major players for women 35+– The problem with “eat less, train more” culture– How to nourish instead of deplete– Why this phase isn’t the end – it’s an evolutionAt its core, this conversation reframes perimenopause as a second learning curve – one that becomes far less overwhelming when women are given information instead of fear.If this episode resonates, share it with a woman who deserves to feel informed, not blindsided.

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