Episode #114 What We Need To Know About Peri/Menopause with Sarah Gray

What if the brain fog, mood shifts, weight changes, and sense of losing yourself weren't signs that something was wrong with you, but signs that your body was going through one of the most significant transitions of your life? In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Gray, pharmacist, nutritionist, certified menopause practitioner, and author of It's Not You, It's Perimenopause. With over 25 years in health and wellness, Sarah has built a reputation as one of Australia's most trusted voices in science-based perimenopause care and this conversation is packed with the kind of honest, practical insight that so many of you have been desperately searching for. Links to Dr Hayley D Quinn Resources Reclaim Your Time and Energy: 6 Key Boundaries for Women Business Owners Download here, completely FREE! https://drhayleydquinn.com/resources/ Book now available: https://drhayleydquinn.com/product/book/ Join Time To Thrive In Person Retreat https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/retreat Link to podcast mailing list: https://drhayleydquinn.com/podcast/ Group Coaching Waitlist: https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/timetothrivewaitlist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhayleydquinn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedIn.com/in/dr-hayley-d-quinn-43386533 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drhayleydquinn Links's to Sarah Gray's Resources @the_nutrition_pharmacist (IG and FB) https://thenutritionpharmacist.com/perimenopause-book 00:00 – Introduction 06:01 – Early Signs & Misdiagnosis: Why Perimenopause is Often Missed 08:10 – The Business Impact: Brain Fog, Burnout, and the "Sandwich Generation" 11:30 – Identity & Community: Finding Your Village When You Feel "Out of Your Skin" 14:57 – The "Cake Analogy": Why Generic Advice Fails & How to Build Your Recipe 22:04 – Neurodivergence & Hormones: When Old Coping Strategies Stop Working 29:20 – Self-Care for the Helper & Wisdom from Your 80-Year-Old Self 34:46 – Resources & Conclusion