Aunty Peri is a B*TCH. Let’s talk about it. Have you ever looked in the mirror and suddenly not recognized the person staring back at you? Or dealt with ten random symptoms, visited five different doctors, and still got no answers? At 45, this was me. I felt crazy—truly crazy. I was dealing with stomach issues, joint pain, debilitating migraines, heart palpitations after one drink, unpredictable periods that had always been right on schedule, and a depression so heavy it came with scary thoughts I’d never had before. Since I don’t have a thyroid—I had it removed in 2020 due to goiters—I thought my thyroid medication was off. But every test came back normal. I went to my general doctor, my endocrinologist, my neurologist, my gastroenterologist, and my OB/GYN. Not one of them ever mentioned perimenopause. Not even my OB. When I finally did, I was told I was too young—at 45. I know I look younger, but my chart says my age. So I started doing my own research. I read books, listened to podcasts, watched programs, and discovered I was 100% going through perimenopause. And here’s the truth: it is completely normal to start experiencing these symptoms as early as 35. So if you’re between 35 and 55 and feeling “off,” it’s not all in your head. It’s very real. Today, I treat my symptoms holistically and naturally. I take supplements, lift weights, walk regularly, take my sleep seriously, barely drink alcohol, and focus on protein, fiber, and healthy fats. These changes have done wonders for me. I’ve also compiled everything I use, take, and read. LTKSeasonal LTKOver40 LTKBeauty