We’re breaking down perimenopause and menopause in a way that actually makes sense, what’s happening in your body, what’s normal (even when it doesn’t feel like it), and how to get the right support as a high-achieving woman navigating this stage of life.

We sit down with Dana Culp, founder of Thrive Midlife Medicine, to talk about the reality of perimenopause, why so many women feel dismissed in traditional healthcare, and how to advocate for individualized, evidence-based care.

We unpack the “stealth symptoms” that often get overlooked, anxiety, sleep disruption, weight gain and how hormonal changes impact everything from your energy to your relationships. This is a conversation every woman in her 30s, 40s, and beyond needs to hear.

🔑 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• What perimenopause actually is (and how early it can start)

• Why menopause is a one-day diagnosis—and what leads up to it

• Common but overlooked symptoms like anxiety, sleep issues, and weight gain

• The gaps in traditional medical training around menopause care

• Why individualized care matters more than social media advice

• Hormone therapy vs. non-hormone options

• The truth about the WHI study and hormone therapy misconceptions

• Foundational health habits: sleep, movement, nutrition, and community

• How hormonal shifts impact relationships and daily life

👤 Connect with Dana CulpWebsite: https://thrivemidlifemed.comPerimenopause Quiz: Available on her website

Guest Bio

Dana Culp is the founder of Thrive Midlife Medicine, a virtual practice specializing in evidence-based perimenopause and menopause care. She is passionate about helping women feel informed, supported, and empowered through this stage of life with personalized, science-backed approaches.

✨🌱 Want to surround yourself with ambitious, authentic women who get it? Join InspireHER Collective - a national community for women entrepreneurs and leaders who believe in collaboration, real conversations, and growing together.

📲 Keep the Conversation Going with Cheryl & Colleen

Instagram: @cherylmedeiros.slore

Instagram: @colleenhungerford

Podcast Instagram: @theinspirehercollective

YouTube: @theInspireHERCollective

Subscribe and share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it!

🏡 Work with Cheryl & Colleen

Ready to buy or sell with confidence and ease in San Luis Obispo County, California or Carmel, Indiana? We’re here to help!Need to buy or sell outside of our areas? Let us connect you with someone perfect for you through our national network of agents.

We get real about women’s health, hormones, and advocating for yourself when something doesn’t feel right, from perimenopause and post-ablation complications to navigating treatment options and side effects. This conversation is for high-achieving women, working moms, and entrepreneurs who are juggling everything while trying to stay connected to their bodies and well-being.

We also recap a powerful InspireHER Women’s Health Huddle, featuring expert conversations on pelvic floor health, cycle awareness, detox, and nervous system support. Beyond the education, we unpack something just as important - feedback, growth, and how to build more inclusive, thoughtful communities.

We talk about what it means to receive feedback without shutting down, choosing education over cancellation, and taking practical steps to expand outreach and representation in spaces designed for ambitious women.

We wrap with what we’re currently loving - books, podcasts, wellness tools, and simple habits that support stress management, sleep, and overall health.

🔑 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Real talk on perimenopause, hormones, and advocating for your health

• Post-ablation experiences and navigating next medical steps

• Key takeaways from the InspireHER Women’s Health Huddle

• Pelvic floor health, cycle tracking, and self-compassion

• Detox, lymphatic support, and stress management tools

• How to receive feedback without defensiveness

• Building more inclusive communities for women

• Books, podcasts, and wellness tools we’re loving right now

  
  

✨🌱 Want to surround yourself with ambitious, authentic women who get it? Join InspireHER Collective - a national community for women entrepreneurs and leaders who believe in collaboration, real conversations, and growing together.

📲 Keep the Conversation Going with Cheryl & Colleen Instagram: @cherylmedeiros.slo

Instagram: @colleenhungerford

Podcast Instagram: @theinspirehercollective

YouTube: @theinspirehercollective

Subscribe and share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it!

🏡 Work with Cheryl & Colleen Ready to buy or sell with confidence and ease in San Luis Obispo County, California or Carmel, Indiana? We’re here to help! Need to buy or sell outside of our areas? Let us connect you with someone perfect for you through our national network of agents.

We get real about women’s health, hormones, and advocating for yourself when something doesn’t feel right, from perimenopause and post-ablation complications to navigating treatment options and side effects. This conversation is for high-achieving women, working moms, and entrepreneurs who are juggling everything while trying to stay connected to their bodies and well-being.

We also recap a powerful InspireHER Women’s Health Huddle, featuring expert conversations on pelvic floor health, cycle awareness, detox, and nervous system support. Beyond the education, we unpack something just as important - feedback, growth, and how to build more inclusive, thoughtful communities.

We talk about what it means to receive feedback without shutting down, choosing education over cancellation, and taking practical steps to expand outreach and representation in spaces designed for ambitious women.

We wrap with what we’re currently loving - books, podcasts, wellness tools, and simple habits that support stress management, sleep, and overall health.

🔑 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Real talk on perimenopause, hormones, and advocating for your health

• Post-ablation experiences and navigating next medical steps

• Key takeaways from the InspireHER Women’s Health Huddle

• Pelvic floor health, cycle tracking, and self-compassion

• Detox, lymphatic support, and stress management tools

• How to receive feedback without defensiveness

• Building more inclusive communities for women

• Books, podcasts, and wellness tools we’re loving right now

✨🌱 Want to surround yourself with ambitious, authentic women who get it? Join InspireHER Collective - a national community for women entrepreneurs and leaders who believe in collaboration, real conversations, and growing together.

📲 Keep the Conversation Going with Cheryl & Colleen Instagram: @cherylmedeiros.slo

Instagram: @colleenhungerford

Podcast Instagram: @theinspirehercollective

YouTube: The InspireHER Collective

Subscribe and share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it!

🏡 Work with Cheryl & Colleen Ready to buy or sell with confidence and ease in San Luis Obispo County, California or Carmel, Indiana? We’re here to help! Need to buy or sell outside of our areas? Let us connect you with someone perfect for you through our national network of agents.