On this episode of The Complete Woman Podcast, Tori sits down with Dr. Jordan Robertson, ND to chat about hormone health and the misunderstood phase of perimenopause. They dive deep into the psychology of perimenopause, exploring how women identify with this life phase and why many are reluctant to accept it during the early stages. Dr. Roberston breaks down what perimenopause really is, shedding light on hormone fluctuations and the physical and emotional symptoms that can arise. As the CEO of The Confident Clinician, Dr. Robertson shares her mission to elevate integrative and naturopathic medicine, offering empowering advice for navigating this important phase of women's lives. Tune in to learn more about perimenopause and naturopathic medicine from truly one of the best!
03:10 The psychology of perimenopause
09:44 The importance of accurate language
11:23 What is perimenopause
20:27 Symptoms
27:41 What does it mean to feel good?
31:54 How to talk about symptoms
39:57 Confronting discouragement
“I think women have always known that their hormones influence the way they feel, we just have not ever validated that for them very well. Are they in denial, or have they been taught to deny that relationship? I think that's a really important question.” 7:32
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