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686: Your Second Puberty Explained: What’s Really Happening to Your Body in Perimenopause 

October 7, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Perimenopause is really like your “second puberty,”– and it sets the course for the rest of your life.

So in this episode, I’m giving you a special sneak peek into my brand-new book, The Perimenopause Revolution!

We’ll dive into what perimenopause really is, why it matters, and how understanding hormonal and metabolic changes can transform the way you navigate this stage of life. 

Even though half the world’s population will go through it, perimenopause is still clouded with confusion—so I’m here to clear it all up. 

From the wide range of symptoms to the long-term impact on your health, you’ll learn why this transition is not the beginning of the end, but the beginning of a more connected, vital, and powerful you. 

Tune in here and get inspired to put your best foot forward in this exciting new chapter of your life!

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. What to expect in my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution
  2. What’s driving the confusion around perimenopause?
  3. Understanding the system-wide changes during perimenopause
  4. Recognizing feelings and emotions common in perimenopause
  5. How to know when you’re in perimenopause 
  6. Common signs and symptoms of perimenopause 
  7. How perimenopause can impact all aspects of your life 

QUOTES

“Symptoms and changes in the body are a result of fluctuating and declining hormones that have far-reaching effects on many important systems– the brain, heart, metabolism, bones, and muscles, to name a few.” 

“My goal with this book is to help women gain a greater understanding of the impact of hormone shifts, as well as changes in metabolism and blood sugar on every aspect of their health. That way, they can target these areas and confidently approach the second half of life feeling strong, resilient, and energized.”

“Perimenopause forces us to confront challenges in a whole new way because what worked before no longer does, and ultimately, I think that’s a good thing because we learn to prioritize what really matters and let go of what doesn’t serve us anymore.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE

Join The Perimenopause Solution LIVE event HERE! 

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681: The Biology of Trauma: How Stress Gets Stored in Your Body (and Passed On to Your Kids) and How You Can Start To Heal with Dr. Aimie Apigian

September 19, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

So many women in midlife are running on fumes—stretched thin, burned out, and downplaying what they’ve experienced just to make it through the day.

But all that stress can show up in your physical body, affecting your biology at a cellular level. 

That’s why in this episode, I’m sitting down with trauma and biology expert Dr. Aimie Apigian to uncover how unprocessed trauma can manifest in the form of physical symptoms. 

Dr. Aimie shares how overtime, those hidden shifts can alter your immune system and even set the stage for disease years later. 

The good news? Healing doesn’t have to be complicated! 

Dr. Aimie introduces simple practices that can help you shift your inner state in seconds and learn to process your trauma with care. 

Tune in here to explore how reconnecting with your biology can help you feel more alive than ever! 

Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH

Aimie Apigian is a double board-certified physician in preventive and addiction medicine. She has masters in biochemistry and public health and specialized training in Psychosomatic Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Mental Health Nutrition. Dr. Aimie is a functional medicine physician with specialized training in neuro-autoimmunity, nutrition, and genetics for addictions, mental health, mood, and behavioral disorders. She has extensive training in trauma therapy, which has formed her knowledge and services in trauma, attachment, and addiction medicine, focusing on trauma at a cellular level. 

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. How the body biologically absorbs experiences of trauma 
  2. Recognizing adaptations and better managing reactions
  3. The importance of finding safety in the whole body 
  4. How your lifestyle affects your emotions 
  5. Why effective healing from trauma takes time and work  
  6. Stress biology vs. trauma biology
  7. All about Dr. Aimie’s new book: The Biology of Trauma 

QUOTES

“Anything that overwhelms our capacity to respond becomes a trauma for our body. And those changes impact us down to the cellular level– the immune system level. They are what become our diseases often decades later.”

“The greatest impact on their life was me teaching them a few simple somatic self-practices that could shift their inner state to one safe enough within seconds.”

“It really shifted my perspective to know how much more alive I could be– I don’t even know the possibilities because I’ve never lived that. I’ve never been that. I’ve never been that version of myself. And it keeps me in a place of curiosity, it keeps me in a place of learning.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Pre-order Dr. Aimie’s new book: The Biology of Trauma HERE

Dr. Aimie on YouTube 

Dr. Aimie on Instagram 

Pre-order The Perimenopause Revolution HERE

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#67: Getting To Hell Yes with Alexandra Jamieson and Bob Gower

February 22, 2019 in Podcast, Women’s Health 2

Often issues that arise during communication are preventable issues that are linked towards our expectations in our relationships. Alex and Bob have created a four-step solution to framing your conversations in a way that result in a ‘hell yes’ for both parties. Co-authors and co-parents, Alex and Bob have brought their simple communication structure to the masses with their new book and are hoping to inspire everyone to get the most out of their everyday conversations.

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