What happens when perimenopause starts early and you're also managing kidney failure? In this episode of Totally Women!, host Rosemarie Crosdale speaks with Jennifer Renaud, a 41-year-old woman balancing hot flashes, hormone shifts, and life on dialysis. Jennifer opens up about the early signs of perimenopause, how kidney disease accelerated her symptoms, and how it all affected her confidence, mood, and daily routine.

If you're looking to better understand the emotional and physical shifts that come with perimenopause or are managing a chronic illness while trying to stay present for your family and work, this episode is for you. You’ll learn how Jennifer stays grounded, what lifestyle changes can help manage symptoms, and why creating a support system matters. This episode offers education, validation, and encouragement for women facing complex health journeys.

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Welcome back to Season 3 of Totally Women! podcast! In the season opener Rosemarie gets personal about navigating perimenopause and menopause, the symptoms, the confusion, and the lack of open conversation, especially among Black and Brown women. From hot flashes to hormone shifts, Rosemarie walks through her own experience and breaks down what to expect, what’s normal, and when to seek help.

This episode is part education, part testimony, and all heart. If you're in this phase or heading toward it, you're not alone, hit play and let’s talk about the change.

Connect with Totally Women! on Instagram @TotallyWomenPod. Questions, reviews or suggestions? Email us at TotallyWomenPod1@gmail.com.

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We’re back! Season 3 of Totally Women! Podcast kicks off with fresh energy, powerful topics, and the same honesty you’ve come to love. Host Rosemarie Crosdale returns with a look at what’s ahead, from conversations about perimenopause and mental health to check-ins with past guests. Episode 1 is already out, so once you finish this quick trailer, tap into the first full conversation of the season.

Connect with Totally Women! on Instagram @TotallyWomenPod. Questions, reviews or suggestions? Email us at TotallyWomenPod1@gmail.com.

Produced by Wize Grazette of Indie Creative Podcasts Episode artwork by Aurelia Grazette Engineered & edited by Wize Grazette