In this episode, Angie and Shelly dig into the change—you know, the one that makes you sweat in the freezer aisle, cry at sourdough starter, and strip down mid-salad. It’s menopause, baby, and we’re talking symptoms, side effects, surprise hot flashes, and the unexpected perks (like 10% off at Jiffy Lube and zero fucks left to give).

🔥 Angie’s Mid-Salad Meltdown – When the hot flash hits while you're chopping lettuce, you know it’s real.

🧠 Memory Loss & Mood Swings – The estrogen rollercoaster that makes you cry, rage, forget your words… and then cry again.

💤 Night Sweats & Sticky Sheets – Spoiler: no one is loving this.

🩺 What’s Actually Happening – From hormone imbalances to gluteal tendinopathy (yes, it's a thing), Shelly breaks it down.

👵 Saying Goodbye to the Fertile Era – How it feels to close the chapter, celebrate the freedom, and rewrite what womanhood looks like post-menopause.

✨ New Season, New Rules – Why you’re stronger, wiser, and finally ready to stop people-pleasing and start planting your own rose garden (with optional wine).

👭 Weird Perks, Real Talk & Rose-Scented Wrinkles – Soft hands, wise hearts, and accepting all the parts of aging—hot flashes included.

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💬 Whether you’re just entering perimenopause or on your victory lap out the other side—we see you, we feel you, and we’re sweating right there with you. Got a story or a hot flash cure? Slide into our DMs or comment below. 🙃🔥