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Today, I sit down with Amita Sharma, co-founder of NourishDoc, to unpack one of the least-discussed but most important topics in women’s health: perimenopause and the hormonal challenges women face long before menopause ever begins. Ms. Sharma explains why so many women in their mid-thirties and early forties are caught off guard by irregular cycles, anxiety, hot flashes, bloating, mood changes, and gut issues—all symptoms tied to shifting hormones that most women are never taught to recognize.

Ms. Sharma shares that perimenopause is not an abnormality—it is a natural multiyear stage that every woman goes through, often lasting anywhere from four to ten years before menopause officially begins. Yet many women mistake it for stress, PCOS, or random hormonal chaos because they’ve never been educated on what this transition actually looks like. She emphasizes that stress, environmental toxins, food quality, sleep, lifestyle, and modern social pressures all accelerate and intensify these symptoms, contributing to earlier and more severe hormone disruptions than previous generations experienced. 

Our conversation explores the dangerous misconception that birth control pills are a “one-size-fits-all” hormonal fix. Ms. Sharma explains why many doctors prescribe birth control to regulate cycles, treat acne, or mask symptoms, but why this does not address the foundational issues. NourishDoc instead focuses on holistic, evidence-based support using nutrition changes, gut healing, stress reduction, Ayurveda, acupressure, breathwork, movement, and natural detoxification practices to rebalance the body from within. 

Ms. Sharma also breaks down how NourishDoc’s platform works. Women start with a personalized intake that identifies their symptoms, age range, and stage in the perimenopause journey. The platform then provides targeted content, self-care practices, and affordable guidance—starting at just ten dollars per month—before offering deeper support from naturopathic and holistic experts if symptoms persist. From anxiety and hot flashes to bloating, weight gain, and energy crashes, the platform teaches women how to clean up inflammation, balance hormones naturally, and establish long-term routines that support their mental and physical health. 

Before we close, Ms. Sharma reminds listeners that perimenopause affects not just women, but also the families who love and support them. Whether you’re a woman experiencing symptoms or a man wanting to understand what the women in your life are facing, NourishDoc provides practical tools, cultural education, and holistic support to help women thrive through every stage of life. 

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