The Perimenopause Conversation Every Woman Needs Before 40 with Kat Lebrasse

Today we're talking about something that, if we're honest, most of us know surprisingly little about... perimenopause. Because if you're anything like me, you've probably blamed feeling exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed or just a bit "off" on everything else. Work. Motherhood. Stress. Lack of sleep. Life. But what if it isn't just that? The more I learn about perimenopause, the more I realise how many women are living through it without even knowing they are. We spend years preparing for puberty, pregnancy and childbirth, yet one of the biggest hormonal transitions we'll ever experience is rarely talked about. Joining me today is entrepreneur and Re.her Dubai founder Kat Lebrasse, who is on a mission to change that. Kat shares her own experience of navigating perimenopause, the symptoms she initially dismissed, and the changes that finally helped her start feeling like herself again. We also dive into HRT, hormones, sleep, brain fog, fitness, longevity, peptides and why community is such an important part of this stage of life. And I think that's what makes today's partnership with M&S feel so relevant. As we talk about hormones, body changes and learning to work with our bodies rather than against them, it feels fitting to partner with the new Body by M&S collection. Designed for real women through every stage of life, it's all about helping us feel comfortable, supported and confident in the body we have today. Whether you're in your 30s, 40s or simply want to better understand what's ahead, this is one of those conversations I genuinely think every woman should hear. Find Kat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katlebrasse/ Find re.her.dubai on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/re.her.dubai/ Find us on instagram: @wearemothertongue Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mothertonguethepodcast **SHOW NOTES:** This episode of Mother Tongue is proudly brought to you by the new Body by M&S collection. Our bodies are constantly evolving. Through pregnancy, motherhood, hormones, changing routines, new seasons of life and everything in between, what feels comfortable and supportive today might not be what worked a few years ago. That's the thinking behind the newly relaunched Body by M&S collection. Designed for real women living real lives, it combines thoughtful innovation with everyday comfort, creating pieces that move with you through every stage of life. Because confidence isn't about changing your body. It's about feeling comfortable in it. When what you're wearing fits well, supports you properly and helps you feel your best, it's one less thing to think about. Discover the Body by M&S collection online at https://www.marksandspencer.ae/en/fashion or visit your nearest M&S store. Support the show