Episode 4- Fannying Around with Katie

Episode 4 – Is It Perimenopause… or Do I Just Hate Everyone?

In this episode of Fannying Around, we chat with Katie — global events boss, mum of three, and a woman juggling a big career, teenagers, school runs and the creeping suspicion that something hormonal might be going on.

Katie is almost 42 and loving life… most of the time. But like many women entering perimenopause, she’s started noticing some strange shifts. One minute everything feels overwhelming and everyone is annoying. The next minute she’s fine again. Sound familiar?

We talk about the slow creep of perimenopause symptoms, mood swings, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and why so many women don’t recognise what’s happening until they’re already deep in it.

Katie shares how she’s approaching midlife with a positive mindset, from taking small “micro moments” for herself (sometimes hiding in the car for five minutes of peace) to learning how to say no without guilt.

Along the way we also discuss:

• Why perimenopause often starts earlier than we think
• How symptoms can creep in quietly
• Why women are often misdiagnosed with anxiety or depression
• The importance of understanding your hormones
• Practical ways to look after your body and mind during midlife

This is an honest, funny and reassuring conversation about navigating perimenopause while still living a very full life.

Because menopause isn’t the end of anything — it’s just another chapter.

And sometimes… yes… it might explain why everyone is suddenly so annoying!

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