What You Need to Know About Perimenopause as Entrepreneurial Mom with Natalie Perkins

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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