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What if your mental health symptoms are being dismissed as "just part of perimenopause" when they're actually something far more serious?

In this episode of Chaos to Calm, we explore a little discussed topic: the intersection of hormonal changes and mental health during perimenopause, and in particular perimenopause psychosis.

Are you feeling increasingly anxious, struggling with sleep, or experiencing mood swings that just don’t make sense? Listen in as Fiona Weaver courageously shares her journey through perimenopause psychosis, breaking the silence on a condition many women don’t even know exists.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Understand the real impact of hormonal shifts: Learn how fluctuating estrogen levels can dramatically affect your mental health, and why recognising the signs of perimenopause psychosis is crucial for your well-being.
• The power of self-advocacy in healthcare: Discover the importance of tracking your symptoms and advocating for yourself when doctors dismiss your concerns. Fiona's story reveals how concrete data and persistence led to a proper diagnosis and effective treatment.
• Building a strong support network: Find out how surrounding yourself with the right community and healthcare professionals can make all the difference. Fiona discusses the role of her adventure community, Wild Island Women, in supporting her through her toughest times.

SNEAK PEEK:
"And let’s keep talking and that removes that shame, the stigma, the judgment... We inherit genes, we inherit ideas and thoughts as well around what someone with bipolar might look like or what someone in perimenopause or menopause looks like."

This episode isn't just about perimenopause or psychosis — it's about empowering you to take control of your health, challenge the status quo in healthcare, and find solidarity in shared experiences.

Don’t let your symptoms be dismissed. Tune in now to hear Fiona’s full story, learn the signs to watch for, and discover how to advocate for yourself in a healthcare system that too often ignores women's voices.

ABOUT FIONA WEAVER:
Fiona Weaver is an adventurer, entrepreneur, writer, and speaker. In 2003, after a stint in the corporate wor

Send us a question for the FAQs segment or your feedback, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more about Sarah, her services and the Freebies mentioned in this episode at https://www.ThePerimenopauseNaturopath.com.au

• The Perimenopause Decoder is the ultimate guide to understanding if perimenopause hormone fluctuations are behind your changing mood, metabolism and energy after 40, what phase of perimenopause you're in, and how much longer you may be on this roller coaster for.
• For more, follow on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.

WORK WITH SARAH THE PERIMENOPAUSE NATUROPATH:

• PerimenoGO (because who wants to pause anyway?!)A self-guided program to help you reverse weight gain, boost energy, and reclaim your mood — without extreme diets or cutting carbs. Perfect for women who want a realistic plan that fits around kids, work, and actual life.
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