What if the brain fog, mood shifts, weight changes, and sense of losing yourself weren't signs that something was wrong with you, but signs that your body was going through one of the most significant transitions of your life?

In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Gray, pharmacist, nutritionist, certified menopause practitioner, and author of It's Not You, It's Perimenopause. With over 25 years in health and wellness, Sarah has built a reputation as one of Australia's most trusted voices in science-based perimenopause care and this conversation is packed with the kind of honest, practical insight that so many of you have been desperately searching for.

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00:00 – Introduction

06:01 – Early Signs & Misdiagnosis: Why Perimenopause is Often Missed

08:10 – The Business Impact: Brain Fog, Burnout, and the "Sandwich Generation"

11:30 – Identity & Community: Finding Your Village When You Feel "Out of Your Skin"

14:57 – The "Cake Analogy": Why Generic Advice Fails & How to Build Your Recipe

22:04 – Neurodivergence & Hormones: When Old Coping Strategies Stop Working

29:20 – Self-Care for the Helper & Wisdom from Your 80-Year-Old Self

34:46 – Resources & Conclusion