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Podcast #44- Chapter Six- Not My Mother’s Menopause

https://anchor.fm/kari-wagner-hoban/episodes/Not-My-Mothers-Menopause--Chapter-Six-e1hop9v In honor of this being the title chapter, I am putting the complete text within the body of the post. But I also read it on the podcast, so you're welcome to listen to it instead. I also talked about the three things I'm looking forward to this week as well. Before I get… Continue reading Podcast #44- Chapter Six- Not My Mother’s Menopause

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Podcast #43- Chapter Five-Not My Mother’s Menopause

https://anchor.fm/kari-wagner-hoban/episodes/Not-My-Mothers-Menopause--Chapter-Five-e1he9n8 First, I came across this post a few days ago: Journal Prompts for When You’re in a Journaling Rut Which has nothing to do with this topic or menopause, but I'm having fun with it and plan to use one of the prompts (what three things am I most looking forward to this week)… Continue reading Podcast #43- Chapter Five-Not My Mother’s Menopause

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Podcast #43-Chapter Four- Not My Mother’s Menopause

https://anchor.fm/kari-wagner-hoban/episodes/Not-My-Mothers-Menopause--Chapter-Four-e1h6g4i I mentioned a couple things at the start of this week's podcast. First and foremost, Anna landed her first real-world job! She starts only a few days after graduating in May! We are overjoyed for her and couldn't be prouder. I'd also like to ask that you all surround my beautiful friend Kristen and… Continue reading Podcast #43-Chapter Four- Not My Mother’s Menopause

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Podcast #42- Chapter Three- Not My Mother’s Menopause

https://anchor.fm/kari-wagner-hoban/episodes/Not-My-Mothers-Menopause--Chapter-Three-e1gqsut I was in my third year of perimenopause, and I was plagued with migraines, anxiety attacks, vertigo, and emotions I didn’t even realize existed. I’d been without a period for six months and I hoped that I was finally out of the woods.  I could see the clearing. I could almost taste freedom.  I… Continue reading Podcast #42- Chapter Three- Not My Mother’s Menopause

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Podcast #41-Chapter Two- Not My Mother’s Menopause

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

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Reflecting

Sarah, a friend of mine, published a post in November about the importance of asking yourself questions. Taking a deep breath and contemplating those questions. The answers may arrive fast, or they may take longer. But, ultimately, the answers will come to light. These are the reflective questions she included at the end of her… Continue reading Reflecting