Welcome to the first WTF? Midlife episode, where co-hosts, Chrissie Morgan and Marva Silva get real about menopause. From hot flashes to hormone swings to digestive chaos and emotional meltdowns, this episode is everything you wish someone had told you- raw, hilarious, and refreshingly honest.
If you're wondering "What the actual F is happening to my body"- you are not alone. We're sharing our own stories, what helped, and why advocating for your own health is non-negotiable.
Whether you're in the thick of it or just starting to notice changes, this episode is a hug, a laugh, and a truth bomb into one.
We talk about:
This is not just a hormone chat- it's a moment toward self-understanding and unapologetic midlife truth-telling.
Tune in if you're ready to laugh, learn, and feel less alone in your midlife journey.
Key Takeaways:
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: Welcome to WTF midlife
01:00 First hot flashes + early warning signs
05:00 Sleep struggles + mental shifts
09:00 Magnesium & pooping (yep, we went there)
13:00 Hormone therapies + adjusting along the way
17:00 Strength, bone density & aging powerfully
20:00 Listener stories: Brain fog, exhaustion, anxiety
26:00 Hysterectomy + navigation early menopause
31:00 Teeth, jowls, and the unexpected
34:00 Final thoughts & call to share your WTF story
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