110 | Is It Perimenopause or a Hormone Imbalance? What’s Normal After 40—and What’s Not?
Tue Jan 13 2026
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One of the biggest mistakes women make in perimenopause is assuming that everything we’re experiencing is “normal.”
But just because these symptoms are common doesn’t mean they’re something you have to live with.
Today, we’re continuing my new series, The Perimenopause Reset,” where we cut through all the misinformation and cookie-cutter advice and focus on what actually works in perimenopause.
In this episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on what’s normal in perimenopause…and what’s not…and six signs that your shifting hormones may actually be a hormone imbalance.
I’ll also address some of your most commonly Googled questions, including:
✅ How do I know if I’m in perimenopause or if something is wrong with my hormones?
✅ What symptoms are normal in perimenopause—and what’s not?
✅ How do I know if my symptoms are stress or hormones?
✅ What does a hormone imbalance feel like in midlife women?
✅ Why do my labs look normal but I still feel awful?
✅ Why can’t I sleep through the night anymore after 40?
✅ Is it normal to feel exhausted all the time in perimenopause?
✅ Why am I gaining weight in my 40s even though I haven’t changed how I eat?
✅ How can I tell which hormone is causing my symptoms?
If you woke up recently feeling like you’re living in someone else’s body, this episode is for you.
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*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
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Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz One of the biggest mistakes women make in perimenopause is assuming that everything we’re experiencing is “normal.” But just because these symptoms are common doesn’t mean they’re something you have to live with. Today, we’re continuing my new series, The Perimenopause Reset,” where we cut through all the misinformation and cookie-cutter advice and focus on what actually works in perimenopause. In this episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on what’s normal in perimenopause…and what’s not…and six signs that your shifting hormones may actually be a hormone imbalance. I’ll also address some of your most commonly Googled questions, including: ✅ How do I know if I’m in perimenopause or if something is wrong with my hormones? ✅ What symptoms are normal in perimenopause—and what’s not? ✅ How do I know if my symptoms are stress or hormones? ✅ What does a hormone imbalance feel like in midlife women? ✅ Why do my labs look normal but I still feel awful? ✅ Why can’t I sleep through the night anymore after 40? ✅ Is it normal to feel exhausted all the time in perimenopause? ✅ Why am I gaining weight in my 40s even though I haven’t changed how I eat? ✅ How can I tell which hormone is causing my symptoms? If you woke up recently feeling like you’re living in someone else’s body, this episode is for you. — NEXT STEPS: Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips I don’t share anywhere else!: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/ Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter — *Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.