59: What Menopause Taught Us About Marriage, Aging & Ourselves

Our listeners get a FREE MONTH of Primal Queen plus FOUR FREE GIFTS atPrimalQueen.com/SIS. #adNo one really prepares you for what perimenopause and menopause can actually feel like.In this episode we get candid about their personal experiences with menopause from unexpected body changes, exhaustion and hot flashes to mood swings, sleep problems, changing sex drives and the impact it can have on relationships and marriage.But the conversation doesn't stop there. We also discuss learning when to protect your private life, dealing with judgment on social media, faith and raising children with their own beliefs, and why wisdom sometimes means knowing what doesn't need to be shared with the internet.00:00 What Menopause Really Feels Like03:20 Perimenopause Symptoms We Weren’t Prepared For05:57 How Menopause Affects Sex Drive and Libido07:15 How Menopause Can Affect Marriage and Relationships09:03 Menopause Mood Swings, Exhaustion and Sleep Problems13:20 Our Experience With Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)15:09 Estrogen, Progesterone and Testosterone During Menopause17:10 Exercise, Weight Gain and Body Changes During Menopause18:36 The Truth About Menopause Belly Fat19:37 Why Sleep and Rest Matter More During Menopause22:05 Motherhood and Getting Older23:37 The Positive Side of Menopause No One Talks About26:30 What We Wish We Knew Before Perimenopause31:35 How Much of Your Life Should You Share Online?33:59 Protecting Your Children’s Privacy on Social Media35:17 Being Authentic Online Without Oversharing39:00 Why You Shouldn’t Believe Everything You See Online45:23 Finding Faith on Your Own Terms48:06 AI, Social Media and Thinking Critically Online53:41 Who Should We Interview Next?If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.comTo request Lise & Nicci to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.comThis podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Views expressed on this podcast solely reflect those of the host and do not reflect the views of Pionaire.