06/22/2026
Ladies!!!!!!!!!! Raise your hand if you're in perimenopause!! Oh mt gosh - this season has thrown my body for a loop.
Have you ever found yourself lying awake at 3 a.m., wondering what happened to the woman you used to be? You're exhausted, overwhelmed, emotional, forgetful, irritable... and secretly wondering if you're losing yourself.
The hardest part? You may look completely fine to everyone else.
So many women spend years questioning themselves when what they're experiencing isn't weakness, burnout, or "just stress."
It's often a hormonal transition happening beneath the surface.
That’s exactly what we unpack in this week’s episode of Couch Time with Cat!
🎙️ Perimenopause Explained with Mary Parker, LPC-S & Functional Mental Health Practitioner from Infinite Potential Clinic.
In this powerful conversation, Mary helps us understand the real biology behind mood swings, sleep struggles, brain fog, anxiety, rage, and the frustrating reality of being told your labs are "normal" when you know something feels off.
Signs this episode might be for you:
• You're feeling emotionally different but can't explain why
• Your sleep, mood, or focus has changed
• You've been told you're "too young" for perimenopause
You'll walk away feeling validated, informed, and empowered with practical tools to better understand your body, your hormones, and your mental health.
You'll also learn:
✔ Why symptoms often begin earlier than expected
✔ How perimenopause impacts marriages and family relationships
✔ Why symptom tracking matters
✔ The connection between hormones, brain health, and emotional wellness
✔ One simple daily habit that can support your mood and nervous system
This episode is for you if you've been wondering, "What is happening to me?"
Save this for later when you need a reminder that you're not alone.
And send it to a woman who needs this conversation today! We are all in this together.
🎧 Listen now:
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-time-with-cat/id1824544734
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5yVJ9ellGgrK7GpCD7zcbL
iHeartRadio:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-couch-time-with-cat-284128894/
I'm Catia—therapist, coach, bestselling author, TEDx speaker at Bright Light MFT, endurance athlete, mom, and host of Couch Time with Cat on KWVH 94.3 Wimberley Valley Radio. Supporting women through life's most challenging seasons is at the heart of the work I do.
To connect, learn more, or become a client, visit:
🌐 https://www.catiaholm.com/