Not every woman experiences every perimenopause symptom, but if there were a prize for collecting the full set, our friend Kay Hesketh might just be in the running!

From uncharacteristic anxiety and unexplained nausea to sleep disruptions and everything in between, Kay opens up about the symptoms that caught her completely off guard—daily changes that left her feeling unlike herself.

Like many of us, she grew up in a household where menopause wasn’t exactly a talking point. Her mom didn’t offer much guidance, but a supportive aunt helped fill in some of the gaps and Kay took it from there. In true Gen X fashion, she took matters into her own hands, diving into the research, asking questions, and starting the conversations she wished she’d had earlier.

Now, she’s paying it forward by sharing what’s helped, what hasn’t, and all the resources she wishes she had from the start (some of them are linked in the show notes!).

In this episode, Kay talks about:

• The symptoms that blindsided her
• How she communicates about menopause with her family
• Coping tools and mindset shifts that help
• Books, Instagram accounts, and other resources she recommends

Whether you're just starting your menopause journey or you're deep in it, Kay’s honest and insightful story will leave you feeling seen, supported, and a little more equipped.

Grab a cozy seat and come listen.