#12: Perimenopause at 35? Yes, It's Real—and Here's What No One Tells You — Monica Adalsteinsson

Struggling with weird symptoms, burnout, or chronic fatigue? You’re not alone. In this honest episode, I talk perimenopause, chronic illness, and running a business through it all.

Perimenopause isn’t just for women in their 50s. For me, it started at 35—with night sweats, phantom smells, and a full-on hormonal rollercoaster. And while navigating perimenopause is challenging enough, try layering in chronic illness and business ownership? Let’s just say, it’s been a ride.

In my latest podcast episode, I open up about:

• Bleeding through my jeans (in public—yep)

• Hot flashes in freezing temps

• Discovering I had ADHD

• Weird symptoms like smelling cigarette smoke and itchy skin

But more than symptoms, this episode is about coping. From dopamine thrift trips to desk-bound affirmations, I’m sharing what’s actually been helping me rebuild my energy—and my business.

If you’ve felt like your body is betraying you, or you’re spiraling about productivity, this one’s for you. Because you’re not broken. You’re just moving through something. And you’re doing better than you think.