Eps 428: Why Women Feel So Alone in Perimenopause (Even When They’re Not Alone)
Have you ever felt lonely, even when you’re surrounded by people?
Not because you’re physically alone, but because no one truly understands what you’re carrying.
In this episode, we explore one of the most overlooked challenges women face in midlife: loneliness.
We unpack why loneliness peaks during our 40s and 50s, the hidden weight of invisible labor, and why feeling understood may be one of the most important parts of healing.
If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t recognize myself anymore,” or “I thought it was just me,” this conversation is for you.
Episode Timeline:
00:04 - The Loneliness So Many Women Feel in Midlife
01:35 - Why Women in Their 40s and 50s Feel More Alone Than Ever
02:45 - The Generational Expectations Placed on Women
03:30 - Perimenopause, Symptoms, and Feeling Misunderstood
04:55 - What Loneliness Really Looks Like
06:00 - Divorce, Hormonal Changes, and Losing Connection With Yourself
07:20 - A Client’s Unexpected Non-Scale Victory
08:05 - The Peak Responsibility Years
09:00 - When Everyone Needs Something From You
09:59 - The Invisible Labor Women Carry
11:00 - Are You Failing or Just Overloaded?
11:45 - The Cognitive Impact of Loneliness
12:35 - Why Feeling Understood Matters
13:05 - Why Information Alone Isn’t Enough
13:45 - The Real Reason Midlife Mojo Was Created
14:43 - Guilt, Boundaries, and Making Space for Yourself
15:30 - Why Healing Happens Faster Together
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