After attending a local screening of Before the Pause—the new documentary from The M Factor focused on perimenopause and women's health—we left with pages of notes, countless questions, and a completely new perspective on what happens during this stage of life.
In this episode, we're sharing our biggest takeaways from the film, the panel discussion that followed, and the conversations that left us feeling informed, empowered, and honestly a little frustrated by how little most women are taught about their own bodies.
We dive into the realities of perimenopause, the gaps in women's health research, why so many symptoms are dismissed or misunderstood, and how the choices we make today can impact our health, longevity, and quality of life for decades to come.
Whether you're currently experiencing perimenopause, approaching it, or simply want to better understand your body, this conversation is a reminder that knowledge is power and that these conversations need to happen long before symptoms begin.
Episode Highlights
- Our experience attending a screening of Before the Pause and the power of learning alongside other women.
- Why perimenopause isn't talked about nearly enough.
- The surprising age range when perimenopause symptoms can begin.
- Common symptoms that are often overlooked or mistaken for everyday stress.
- How hormone fluctuations impact mood, energy, memory, focus, and relationships.
- The connection between perimenopause, brain fog, and cognitive health.
- Why so many women feel dismissed within traditional healthcare systems.
- The ongoing gaps in women's health research and medical education.
- How AI is helping accelerate research and understanding in women's health.
- The emotional impact of watching women share their real experiences.
- The role hormones play in shaping daily life, work, relationships, and overall wellbeing.
- Why cardiovascular health is a critical conversation for women.
- The surprising statistic about heart disease and prevention.
- The importance of baseline testing and understanding your personal health markers.
- Why movement, sleep, nutrition, and resistance training become even more important as we age.
- The connection between bone density, longevity, and quality of life.
- Why we need to stop waiting until something feels "wrong" to prioritize our health.
- How this documentary shifted the way we think about wellness and aging.
- The proactive steps we're taking after watching the film.
- Why every woman deserves access to better education about her body.
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