Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

The Perimenopause LIES & Omissions We’ve All Been Fed with Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhuti

Episode Summary

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re diving into perimenopause — the inevitable but wildly misunderstood hormonal transition that affects half the population and somehow still catches so many women off guard. From cycle changes and insomnia to brain fog and mood shifts, perimenopause often arrives with confusion, dismissal, and far too much self-blame. I’m joined by Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhuti, the Jain monk-filmmakers behind the docuseries Balance: A Perimenopause Journey, to unpack the biggest myths, the glaring gaps in care and education, the wellness industry’s shady tactics, and the evidence-based nutrition strategies that can actually help.

Episode Notes

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

• What Is Perimenopause? Early Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
• Why So Many Women Are Blindsided by Perimenopause
• The Biggest Myths About Hormones in Your Late 30s and 40s
• Why Perimenopause Is So Often Dismissed by Healthcare Providers
• The Massive Gaps in Perimenopause Research and Education
• Mood Swings, Brain Fog & Insomnia: What’s Actually Happening?
• Is It Stress, Aging, or Hormones? How to Tell the Difference
• The Wellness Industry’s Perimenopause Marketing Machine
• Hormone Therapy: What the Evidence Really Says
• Evidence-Based Nutrition Strategies for Perimenopause
• How to Advocate for Yourself in a Dismissive Medical System
• Rewriting the Perimenopause Narrative: From Self-Blame to Empowerment

Check in with today’s amazing guests: Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhut

• siddhalishree.com
• instagram.com/siddhalishree
• facebook.com/SiddhaliShree
• x.com/siddhalishree
• sadhvianubhuti.com
• facebook.com/SadhviAnubhuti
• linkedin.com/in/sadhvianubhuti
• instagram.com/sadhvianubhuti
• x.com/sadhvianubhuti

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.