Perimenopause, Unfiltered a Series: The Hormones & The Science with Cindy Schwartz
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Interview with Cindy Schwartz
No one hands you a handbook for this season of life — so we’re making one, together.
In the second episode of our four-part Perimenopause, Unfiltered series, I sit down with Cindy Schwartz — multi-passionate woman and Female Empowerment Coach — to dig into the hormones. Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone… the whole messy, magnificent hormonal symphony that drives the changes of this transition.
Spoiler: it’s not just about your period “getting weird.” Hormonal shifts touch everything from your sleep to your moods to your sense of self — and understanding them can bring both relief and empowerment.
Together we break down the science in plain, compassionate language, so you can finally put words to what your body is going through. Because once you understand the “why,” the “what now” starts to feel a little less overwhelming.
If you’ve ever felt like your body has turned into a mystery novel with missing chapters, this conversation is your decoder ring.
Core message: Your hormones aren’t betraying you — they’re guiding you through a profound shift. Knowledge is power, and this episode hands it back to you.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
The 3 key hormones that shift in perimenopause — and how they actually affect your body
Why symptoms show up differently for everyone
How hormonal changes impact sleep, energy, mood, and identity
The truth about “classic” symptoms vs. the reality most women live
Practical insights to help you connect the dots in your own experience
Why learning the science can be a form of self-compassion
