– Episode 10 –
Real Talk: Perimenopause & Menopause

Let’s get real about perimenopause and menopause—the symptoms no one really talks about, the silence that surrounds this natural transition, and why whole-person wellness support can change everything. This is the conversation women AND men have been waiting for.

In this episode, the Into the Woods Wellness team gets vulnerable and honest about personal experiences with perimenopause and menopause. Ginger, Kathy, Kelly, Kaitlyn, and Jenny are breaking the silence around the challenges that are common but not necessarily normal—joint pain, brain fog, depression, anxiety, changes in sex drive, sleep disruption, weight gain, mood swings, and so much more.

Together, we share how bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)—one of the newer offerings at Into the Woods Wellness—has helped many on our team and countless clients reclaim their vitality, connection, and quality of life. From personal stories to practical insights, this is the real, unfiltered conversation about what it’s actually like to navigate this phase of life.

This isn’t about shame or suffering in silence. It’s about root-cause solutions, personalized care, and supporting your body through this natural transition with compassion and science-backed approaches.

Whether you’re in the thick of perimenopause, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about hormone health, this episode offers the real talk and practical guidance you’ve been searching for.

Topics covered:

• Common perimenopause and menopause symptoms (physical, mental, and emotional)
• Why the silence around this transition needs to end
• Personal experiences from the ITW team with BHRT
• What bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is and how it works
• Root-cause approaches to hormone health