In this episode of Girls With Opinions, we’re talking about something that affects so many women — yet is still wildly misunderstood, minimized, or brushed off: perimenopause and women’s health.

We dive into how often perimenopause is dismissed as “just stress,” “just anxiety,” or “just getting older,” and how frustrating (and exhausting) it can be to advocate for yourself in a healthcare system that doesn’t always listen to women. We talk openly about the gaps in education, the lack of clear guidance, and how hard it can be to find providers who truly understand women’s hormonal health.

We also break down common signs, symptoms, and impacts of perimenopause — from mood changes and anxiety to sleep disruption, brain fog, energy shifts, and changes in the body — and why knowing what’s  ...