Episode 15 | Unpacking the Baggage: The Emotional Work of Letting Go Through Perimenopause

‘Perimenopause plummeted me.’ That’s how Amy describes the early days of her journey—when brain fog, anxiety and emotional overwhelm left her feeling like a stranger to herself. From crying mid-dog walk to struggling to trust her own mind, Amy’s story will resonate with anyone who’s found themselves lost in the chaos of midlife change.

For many women, it’s the hormonal shifts of perimenopause that stir up the baggage we’ve been carrying—old stories, unresolved pain and expectations that no longer fit. Still navigating perimenopause, Amy is also doing the deeper work: facing those heavy bags she’s carried and gently putting down what no longer serves her. The emotional baggage that’s been quietly building up now demands to be unpacked and Amy is courageously answering the call.

Through therapy, self-awareness, and a willingness to release that baggage, Amy’s beginning to feel lighter, freer and more aligned with who she is becoming. This episode is a powerful reminder that perimenopause, while challenging, can be the catalyst for shedding the past and embracing a more authentic future.

Show Notes: Amy’s Thoughts…

Japanese Head Spa (for head psoriasis/irritation – or just as a scrummy treat)

Do the inner work, the passive therapies – to lighten the load (Amy experienced positive results using Reiki & Womb Regression with a professional therapist)

Collagen & Protein – Here