055: This is Perimenopause with Mikelle Ethier
Have you ever found yourself wondering what’s happening to your body, feeling disconnected, or struggling with unexplainable changes as you enter your 40s or beyond?
These are common experiences for many facing perimenopause, a phase that often catches individuals off guard due to lack of information and societal dialogue. In this episode of the People Teaching People podcast, I’m joined by Mikelle Ethier, co-founder of This Is Perimenopause, to share insights on understanding and navigating this crucial life stage.
My conversation with Mikelle underscores the need for enhanced awareness and research on women’s health, particularly about perimenopause. As the medical community continues to make slow but steady progress, Mikelle and her co-founder, Michelle Stainton, advocate for a proactive approach to personal health and well-being.
For anyone struggling with or interested in better understanding perimenopause, This Is Perimenopause offers a wealth of resources and a solid starting point to guide one’s journey. You can join their community to gain insights, support, and inspiration for navigating this transformative phase of life.
Listen in as we talk about:
03:57 The birth of This Is Perimenopause
06:56 What is perimenopause?
11:52 What I wish I had known
14:58 Seeking answers and solutions
17:51 Slowly but surely – raising awareness for women’s health
22:10 The overwhelming impact of perimenopause
24:50 Curated support for perimenopause
36:18 Supporting loved ones through perimenopause
39:11 No quick fix for perimenopause
44:21 The power of great teachers
45:39 Pride in personal growth
46:44 A different way forward
Connect with Mikelle:
- Website: https://thisisperimenopause.com/
- LinkedIn: Mikelle Ethier
- Instagram: @thisisperimenopause
- Facebook: @thisisperimenopause
- TikTok: @thisisperimenopause
- Podcast: This is Perimenopause
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Mikelle describes her journey from the corporate banking world to entrepreneurship, sparked by a period of deep reflection and unexpected challenges. In 2020, amidst the chaos of the pandemic, she and two close friends found themselves struggling with p
