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Meno Divorce: Is It Your Hormones or Your Relationship? – Narelle Dickinson

Episode 27 Published 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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🎙️ EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

Is perimenopause changing your relationship, or making it harder to ignore what was already there?

In this episode, I’m speaking with Narelle Dickinson, Clinical and Health Psychologist, about relationships, meno divorce, perimenopause and intimacy, and why midlife can bring long-standing relationship dynamics into sharper focus.

We explore the impact of hormonal changes alongside poor sleep, stress, mental load, teenagers, ageing parents, career pressures and years of unmet needs. Narelle also shares how women can step back from overwhelm, reflect on what is really happening in their relationship and have more honest conversations before making major decisions.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

What “meno divorce” actually means
Why menopause itself may not be the cause of relationship breakdown
How resentment can build through “death by a thousand cuts”
How to distinguish overwhelm from deeper relationship problems
Why communication and accountability matter
How partners can better support women through perimenopause
Why asking for and accepting help can feel so difficult
What misophonia is and why certain sounds may become harder to tolerate
How therapy can help create perspective and reflection
How perimenopause can affect libido, intimacy and emotional connection
Why taking time before making a stay-or-leave decision matters

ABOUT NARELLE DICKINSON:

Narelle Dickinson is a Clinical and Health Psychologist and Director of Lotus Health and Psychology. With more than 30 years' experience, she specialises in women's mental health, fertility, pregnancy, birth, parenthood and perimenopause. She is a sought-after speaker and educator, helping women and couples understand the psychological changes that accompany major life transitions and build healthier, more connected relationships.

CONNECT WITH NARELLE DICKINSON:

Web: https://www.lotushp.com.au/

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Facebook: @LotusHealthPsychology

Phone: (07) 3132 8584

Fax: (07) 3567 9445

Email: admin@lotushp.com.au

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