https://anchor.fm/kari-wagner-hoban/episodes/Not-My-Mothers-Menopause--Chapter-Two-The-Movie-e1ggb76 This week's cover When I asked a friend a few months back whether she'd gotten pubic hair yet, she stared at me as if I'd farted. After that, she never talked to me again. I suppose it means she HAD gotten hair down there. Why is it wrong to ask my friend in private… Continue reading Podcast #41-Chapter Two- Not My Mother’s Menopause
Category: Menopause
Podcast #38- 18 Months O’ Menopause
https://anchor.fm/kari-wagner-hoban/episodes/34-Symptoms-of-Perimenopause-e1fgeg1 Before I forget (because MENOPAUSE), I wanted to share this Listening Test I discovered yesterday with you. What is that? A C minus? Satisfactory. Yeah, pretty much what I expected. THAT'S JUST HOW MY FACE LOOKS Given that I recently wrote a post on Monday about listening, I thought it would be a fun… Continue reading Podcast #38- 18 Months O’ Menopause
Podcast #35- Gynecologist Anxiety
https://anchor.fm/kari-wagner-hoban/episodes/Are-you-afraid-to-go-to-the-gynecologist-e1ehb4i Because my WordPress podcast player isn't working this week, you'll have to visit the link above to listen to the podcast. So, thankfully, I didn't have anything wrong with me while I was spotting last week. I just had a menstrual period. Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com Side note- I really need to… Continue reading Podcast #35- Gynecologist Anxiety
Podcast #29- I’m Not Broken
https://anchor.fm/kari-wagner-hoban/episodes/Im-Not-Broken-Movies-to-Change-Your-Perspective-Sharing-my-Book-e1bekga I talk about how, thanks to the internet, I've learned a lot about my mental health. It's helped me heal from a variety of issues while also teaching me that I'm not alone. I believe it is our obligation to care for our mental health, even if we don't have insurance. I shared an… Continue reading Podcast #29- I’m Not Broken
Podcast #21- Invalidating Your Truth
https://anchor.fm/kari-wagner-hoban/episodes/Episode-21--Invalidating-Your-TruthFemale-Trauma-e18d862 I shared this passage from Caroline Garnet McGraw's book You Don't Owe Anyone: Free Yourself From the Weight of Expectations: "How does it feel to think about your life through the lens of this broader definition of trauma? Are you starting to see the moments where you made excuses and brushed aside real pain?… Continue reading Podcast #21- Invalidating Your Truth
Your Own Little Masterpiece
The one-year anniversary of entering menopause will be next month, which means I haven't had a menstrual period in two years. My book is about my five-year journey through perimenopause and how I felt completely unprepared when it began. However, it is also my way of starting a conversation about perimenopause and menopause, as well… Continue reading Your Own Little Masterpiece