73: Am I dying or is it perimenopause? Breaking it down with Your Period Coach Vicky Chehade

If you've ever found yourself asking, "Is this normal, or am I actually dying?"—welcome to the club. This week, we’re diving deep into the wild ride that is perimenopause with Vicky Chehade (@your.period.coach), a certified nutrition coach and fertility awareness educator. From unexpected hot flashes to hormonal chaos, we’re breaking down what’s actually happening in your body, how to tell if you’re in perimenopause, and what you can do to support yourself through the transition. And because we love a little drama, we’re playing a game of "Am I Dying or Is It Perimenopause?"—aka all the weird symptoms my friends and I have Googled at 2 AM. What We Cover: The difference between perimenopause & menopause (because we’ve all been lied to). Shorter cycles, mood swings, and random hot flashes—what’s normal? Should you get your hormones tested? (Vicky’s hot take might surprise you.) Simple ways to support your body—nutrition, strength training, and morning light exposure.  Resources & Links: Follow Vicky: @your.period.coach Learn more: yourperiodcoach.com Book Rec: The Hormone Repair Manual by Dr. Lara Briden Join me in Vicky's Cycle Support Society for more resources and support as we navigate this insanity. https://www.yourperiodcoach.com/ditchtheick Join the Conversation: Did you have an "Oh sht, that’s me!"* moment during this episode? DM me on Instagram @Ladykatieabroad and let’s talk about it!  Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Next week, we’re kicking off Women’s History Month with a deep dive into some badass women throughout history. See you then! -------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices