Perimenopause is chaotic, unpredictable, and downright brutal—and for so many women, it feels like walking through midlife with a blindfold on, wondering, "What fresh hell is this?" In this raw and honest episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta, LMHC, digs into the messy truth of perimenopause: the night sweats, the brain fog, the anxiety, the rage, the aching cold hands, the sleepless nights, the emotional chaos, and the very real identity shifts that come with this season of life.
As a licensed mental health counselor and two-time cancer survivor, Mindi shares personal stories and clinical insight while naming the symptoms most women experience but rarely talk about. She also breaks down why so many women feel dismissed by medical providers—and what real advocacy looks like when your body feels unfamiliar and out of control.
This episode will make you feel seen. It blends education, humor, lived experience, and truth-telling to help you navigate perimenopause with more clarity, compassion, and power.
In this episode, we cover:
The "unfiltered" reality of perimenopause symptoms
Why midlife can feel like a complete identity crisis
How hormones and stress collide to amplify mood swings and anxiety
The mental health impact no one warns you about
How to advocate for yourself in a medical system that often minimizes women's symptoms
The emotional whiplash of managing life, motherhood, relationships, and a changing brain
Why perimenopause isn't a crisis… it's an awakening
If you've ever wondered whether you're losing your mind—you're not. You're evolving. And you deserve real information, real support, and a community that gets it.
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