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We tell a raw, clear story about early perimenopause, the “dark cloud” weeks that shook our home, and the decision to push for medical help after lifestyle changes weren’t enough. We share how cycle tracking, food choices, and advocacy led to a progesterone-only plan and a commitment to speak up.

• early signs and confusion with anemia
• food triggers, whole foods, and energy stability
• cycle tracking to predict mood shifts
• the breaking-point weekend and recovery
• deciding not to accept only 23 good days
• advocating at the appointment and pressing for care
• starting SLYND (progesterone-only) and supportive steps
• naming hard symptoms: dryness, libido changes, nausea
• inviting partners and kids into the plan
• ending stigma and refusing silent suffering

Make time, prioritize. I will continue to let you know how things are going on my side. I would love for you guys to be with me on this part of the journey because it is something that is so poorly documented and is just not talked about enough.

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We open up about the awkward but necessary work of setting boundaries with other parents, teachers, and kids’ friends to keep our children safe online and offline. We share proactive scripts, red flags to watch for, and how to hold firm without starting a fight.

• weekend check‑in and why boundaries are top of mind
• different household rules and respectful alignment
• giving teachers permission to share concerns
• how to raise issues with other parents calmly
• red flags around body safety and inappropriate behavior
• online gaming norms, monitoring, and group texts
• simple scripts that reduce conflict and set standards
• teaching kids their own body and voice boundaries
• choosing supervision, limits, or pauses when trust is shaky
• ending with a clear, simple message parents can send today

“Hey, I know our kids are friends—please reach out anytime if you hear something, and I’ll do the same.”

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The mental load women carry goes far beyond physical tasks—it's about the constant awareness of household needs that partners often don't share. When women ask for more balance, they're not just seeking help with chores but asking why they alone must keep track of everything from doctor appointments to toothpaste levels.

• Mental load involves thousands of small tasks occupying women's minds constantly
• "Ask for help" misses the point—women want partners to notice needs without prompting
• Remembering one household need per day would make a tremendous difference to partners
• Even households with traditional gender roles need clear boundaries around responsibilities
• Having a partner who notices something before you do feels remarkably freeing
• Second topic explores whether it's offensive to be invited to celebrations but not regular gatherings

I appreciate you all being with me today, and I will catch you on the next one. Take care.

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I reflect on two major parenting regrets that have had significant consequences in our family: allowing excessive screen time and catering to picky eaters. These seemingly small concessions made during overwhelming parenting moments have created lasting challenges as my children have grown older.

• Started giving my son a tablet around age three despite knowing the potential harm
• Now seeing addiction-like behaviors when devices are taken away
• Children abandon social interaction when electronic devices are available
• Digital devices create dopamine releases that affect brain development
• Strongly advise parents of young children to avoid or severely limit screen time
• Catering to picky eating has resulted in extremely limited food preferences
• Found myself making multiple meals to accommodate different preferences
• Wish I had insisted children eat what was prepared for the whole family
• The "path of least resistance" created more difficult problems later
• Successfully prioritized open communication and age-appropriate explanations
• Use adult vocabulary and don't sugarcoat difficult conversations with children
• Important to give yourself grace while learning from mistakes

If you have young children, please learn from my experience - limit screen time and stand firm on family meals.

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Parenthood brings unexpected challenges as children enter the preteen years, with pushback and boundary-testing occurring earlier than anticipated. Navigating the contrast between professional respect and parental rejection requires consistency, patience, and deliberate efforts to break unhealthy patterns before they become ingrained behaviors.

• Decision to prioritize academics over extracurricular activities this year to focus on homework and reading skills
• Surprising amount of resistance from children, especially my nine-year-old son
• Stark contrast between daytime professional life where advice is valued versus evenings where parental guidance is rejected
• Noticeable gender differences in how my son and daughters handle conflict and assign blame
• Importance of correcting unhealthy thought patterns early to prevent relationship issues later in life
• The exhausting but necessary consistency required in parenting pre-teens
• Recognizing the connection between childhood experiences and adult relationship patterns

Tune in for our upcoming livestream on Saturday evening at 7pm on YouTube or LinkedIn. You can also catch the replay on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube after the event.

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Beth Biss writes women's fiction that encourages and empowers women living with illness, sharing her personal journey from diagnosis to authorship through compelling characters and storylines.

• Beth became a writer after being a lifelong reader, first attempting to write in high school
• After a 35-year journey to get diagnosed with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), Beth found little representation in fiction
• Beth's first book "Redolent" follows a college fashion student receiving a sight-threatening diagnosis
• Her second book "Radiant" focuses on an artist with ADHD navigating life challenges
• The books are part of a trilogy centered on female friendships and different chronic illnesses
• Writing has been therapeutic for Beth and offers readers three levels of engagement: escape, connection, and bibliotherapy
• Beth includes journaling prompts in her second book to encourage deeper reflection
• The conversation highlights how women are often dismissed in medical settings and face longer diagnostic journeys
• Beth emphasizes there's "no such thing as a normal brain" and everyone exists on a spectrum
• Accessibility features originally designed for disabilities (like closed captioning) now benefit everyone

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The unexpected intensity of perimenopause symptoms can be shocking and disruptive, even when you think you understand what's happening. A recent episode of hormone-induced depression forced me to reconsider my approach to managing this transition and validated the need for more open conversations about women's health experiences.

• Unpredictability is one of the most challenging aspects of perimenopause
• Hormonal shifts can cause physical symptoms like nausea and dizziness with little warning
• Depression-like symptoms can descend quickly, feeling like "a fog of sadness"
• Natural approaches may not be sufficient for managing severe symptoms
• Considering hormone replacement therapy after trying natural remedies
• Children notice and are affected by parental mood changes during hormonal shifts
• Important to validate women's experiences instead of dismissing them as "crazy"
• Open conversations about perimenopause are essential but too rare

If you're experiencing similar struggles with perimenopause, know that your feelings are valid. I'm here as a resource and happy to point you toward helpful information as we navigate this journey together.

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I made an unpopular parenting decision that saved my sanity and my marriage. While many advocate for strict 50/50 parenting, I recognized my husband's limitations and chose to shoulder more responsibility rather than create additional stress.

• Back-to-school adjustments forced me to take a podcast break as we established new routines
• Live streams now happening on weekends, available on YouTube and LinkedIn
• With three babies under two, restaurant outings became so stressful we avoided them for seven years
• Husbands and wives often remember their children's early years completely differently
• Women's minds work like interconnected webs while men often think more linearly
• Understanding your partner's limitations is more important than forcing equal division of tasks
• Doing what works for your specific family is more valuable than following others' expectations

Check out our guest episodes rolling out this week and visit our YouTube channel to see clips from previous episodes. Send any questions or topic ideas my way!

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