How To Talk To Your Daughter About Perimenopause | 264

Show Notes

Perimenopause doesn’t just affect the woman experiencing it—it shapes how the next generation understands their bodies, hormones, and health. Yet most daughters are left completely unprepared for what’s coming, while mothers are navigating it in real time with little support themselves.

In this episode, Stephanie Shaw is joined by Lauren Tetenbaum, therapist, menopause educator, and author of Millennial Menopause, for a powerful conversation about how to talk to your daughter about perimenopause in a way that builds trust, confidence, and lifelong body literacy.

Together, they unpack why silence around menopause has created confusion, shame, and delayed care—and how honest, age-appropriate conversations can change that trajectory. You’ll learn how to explain hormonal changes without fear, normalize symptoms without minimizing them, and model self-advocacy instead of self-sacrifice.

This episode is especially meaningful if you’re navigating your own fatigue, weight changes, brain fog, or emotional shifts while trying to show up as a grounded, supportive parent. Rather than needing perfect answers, your daughter needs openness, language, and permission to listen to her body—starting now.

What You Will Learn

• What perimenopause actually is and why many women experience symptoms earlier than expected
• How to talk to your daughter about hormonal changes in an age-appropriate, empowering way
• Why normalizing menopause conversations protects long-term physical and mental health
• How to model self-care, boundaries, and body awareness instead of burnout and guilt
• The role education and emotional intelligence play in helping young women advocate for their health

About Our Guest

To learn more about our guest, click here: https://hellohotflash.com/episodes/millennials-and-perimenopause

Additional Resources

Listen to the limited-series podcast Christian Women and Menopause: https://hellohotflash.com/christian-women-and-menopause