ShameOver - The Drink Less Podcast

Perimenopause or Burnout? Hidden Hormone Signs Every Woman +40 Needs to Know (Part 1 of 3)

June 17, 2026·23 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Do you feel like you've suddenly become a different person?More anxious.More overwhelmed.Short-tempered.Exhausted.Forgetful.Unable to focus.Craving wine more than ever.What if it isn't stress...What if it isn't motherhood...What if it isn't burnout...What if it's your hormones?In Part 1 of this powerful 3-part series, I sit down with menopause coach Terry Tateossian to unpack the symptoms of perimenopause that so many women miss or dismiss.We talk openly about:✨ Why perimenopause can start as early as your 30s✨ The surprising connection between hormones and alcohol cravings✨ Anxiety, panic attacks, rage, brain fog, and ADHD-like symptoms✨ Why so many women say, "I just don't feel like myself anymore."✨ Learning to listen to your body instead of pushing throughIf you've been blaming yourself for feeling exhausted, emotional, or completely unlike the woman you used to be, this episode is your reminder that you are not failing—you may simply be experiencing a major hormonal shift.This conversation is honest, validating, and packed with practical insights that every woman over 40 deserves to hear.This is Part 1 of a 3-part series.In Part 2, we'll dive into the three biggest lifestyle changes that can dramatically improve how you feel in midlife—including muscle, protein, and alcohol.Connect with Terry:TheHouseOfRose.comInstagram: @howgoodcanitgetIf this episode resonates with you, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with another woman who needs to know she is not alone.Want more support? Take the drinking quiz to find out what's best for you! https://shameover.me/quiz

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