Being Authentically You in Menopause & Beyond - #133

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At some point in midlife, many women quietly ask, "Who am I now?" I remember facing that question myself at 48, newly separated and adjusting to a home that was suddenly much quieter. It can feel disorienting when your body is changing, your roles are shifting, and the old rules no longer seem to apply, yet the world still expects you to carry on as usual. In this episode, we explore authenticity in midlife and what it really means to become more yourself, not less, through perimenopause and beyond. I'm joined by Dr. Gail Saltz, MD, a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, to unpack the cultural narratives women have absorbed about aging, beauty, relevance, and identity. We discuss why this stage…