Episode Details

In this episode, Laura sits down with Natalie Perkins, founder of PAUZ Health, for an honest and much-needed conversation about perimenopause, women’s health, and what happens when your body starts changing while you’re still building big things.

They unpack what perimenopause actually looks like (hint: it’s not just hot flashes), why so many women are dismissed or misdiagnosed, and how supporting your health is not optional if you want to sustain energy, focus, and leadership as a mom and entrepreneur.

This episode is part education, part validation, and part permission slip to stop “pushing through.”

In this episode you will hear:

00:00 – Welcome + introducing Natalie Perkins and PAUZ Health

01:00 – Laura’s “2 a.m. insomnia” moment and realizing it might be perimenopause

02:00 – Why women’s health conversations belong in business and entrepreneurship spaces

04:30 – The turning point: learning about hormone therapy and getting proper support

07:20 – What PAUZ Health offers: virtual menopause care, hormone health, and lifestyle support

08:45 – Upcoming sleep programs and why sleep is foundational

11:00 – Building a healthcare company from scratch: entrepreneurship without perfection

15:00 – What is perimenopause, really?

16:30 – Early signs: period changes as the first red flag

18:00 – The hormone rollercoaster explained

19:45 – Common (and surprising) symptoms:

23:30 – Why “just living with it” isn’t the answer

26:30 – The quiet risks: bone loss, heart health, brain health

28:30 – Why awareness is the first step to prevention

30:00 – High-achieving women, burnout, and the myth of “doing it all”

33:00 – How to learn more about PAUZ Health and get started

35:00 – Where to find resources, education, and community

Natalie's Links:

Website: https://pauz.health/about-pauz-health

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauzhealth/

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