For anyone in a big job, Health and longevity are always top of mind, but for “women of a certain age” the roller coaster of midlife is uniquely fraught. Whether you are approaching perimenopause, are well past it, or are just supporting a friend or partner through it (and you’ve already tried these tips) this episode will help you.

But wait, there’s more…

Jessica’s story is also one of a mid-life career pivot, stepping out from the safety of being an employee to the opportunity of Entrepreneurship. A story of developing a North Star and being open to possibility. Finding your people and building something new.

We know you will be inspired by Jessica as much as we were!

OB-GYN Dr. Jessica Kassis missed her own perimenopause for a year - until her primary care doctor caught it. She joins Meg and Amy to explain why high-performing women miss the signs at work, how to talk to your doctor, and what actually helps with brain fog, rage, sleep, and burnout.

We cover #perimenopauseatwork , #brainfogperimenopause , hormone stabilization vs replacement, birth control in early perimenopause, advocating for care, leaving a hospital system to build Radiant Women's Health at 46, plus Leadership Corner on leading with candor when a strong performer slips.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro to Dr. Jessica Kassis
02:25 Her personal perimenopause story as a GYN
05:58 Why doctors avoid menopause care - RVUs and 20-minute visits
07:52 I don't feel like myself - the key symptom
10:29 Brain fog, estrogen receptors and sleep
13:34 Early vs later perimenopause explained
16:25 Stabilizing vs adding - birth control pill option
20:09 Rage, misophonia and hormones
26:12 Finding care beyond concierge - telehealth options
28:28 How to advocate with your doctor
31:33 Leaving the system - burnout and loss of empathy
37:27 Energy alignment and North Star
39:27 Building Radiant Women's Health and partnership
44:01 Growth, marketing and community
47:21 Leadership Corner - when a high performer slipsStart text here

I would be remiss if I didn’t note that Jessica’s story of her own perimenopause brought me right back to this gem.

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