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PeriMOMopause

PeriMOMopause

Written by: Ash Hoath-Murray
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Perimenopause? Isn't 40 too young for that? I’m a mom of 3 young humans trying to figure out what this new-found second coming of puberty means for me - mind, body and spirit. Join me through my trials and musings of midlife motherhood.Ash Hoath-Murray Parenting Relationships
Episodes
  • Pelvic Floor 101: Breath, Pressure & Everyday Habits
    Jan 22 2026

    No more whispering about vaginas — today we’re talking pelvic floors with clarity, humour, and zero shame.

    Ash breaks down the pelvic floor in real language: what it is, why so many women experience leaking or heaviness, and why “just do Kegels” isn’t the magic fix we were promised.

    In this episode you’ll learn:
    • The anatomy explained simply (no diagrams required)
    • Why breath + pressure + posture matter more than squeezing
    • The habits that make leaking worse
    • How to coordinate your core with daily movement
    • Five tiny habits that rebuild confidence and support

    This is education every woman deserves — without fear, stigma, or giggles required. Grab your curiosity and let’s meet your foundation.

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    25 mins
  • Boundaries You Can Say Out Loud (Without Burning Bridges)
    Jan 15 2026

    If you’ve ever whispered “sure, no problem” while every cell in your body screamed “absolutely not,” this episode is for you.

    This week, Ash dives into midlife boundaries — why they feel so hard, why your nervous system panics when you try to set them, and how to say what you actually mean without guilt, drama, or emotional hangovers.

    Inside the episode you’ll learn:
    • Why perimenopause actually lowers your tolerance for chaos
    • How people-pleasing becomes a lifelong reflex
    • The 4-part “Say It Out Loud” framework you can use today
    • Scripts for family, work, volunteering, friendships, and partners
    • How to hold a boundary without collapsing afterward

    This is your permission slip to stop over-functioning and start honouring your capacity. Kindness + clarity = better relationships. Let’s practice together.

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    19 mins
  • Sleep, Finally: Fixing the 3 a.m. Wake-Up Club
    Jan 8 2026

    If you’re wide awake at 3 a.m. rehearsing tomorrow’s grocery list, your middle-schooler’s permission form, and your entire life’s purpose… welcome. You’re officially a member of the 3 A.M. Wake-Up Club.

    In this episode, Ash breaks down why perimenopausal sleep gets so weird (hint: it’s not your fault), what’s really happening with estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, and blood sugar overnight, and how to rebuild rest through what she calls your Sleep Scaffolding — five layers of realistic, biology-friendly support.

    You’ll learn:
    • Why wake-ups peak between 2–4 a.m.
    • How hormone shifts disrupt temperature, mood, and REM
    • The 5 habits that dramatically improve midlife sleep
    • What to do in the moment at 3 a.m. instead of spiralling
    • How to train your nervous system to trust rest again

    This isn’t a perfection plan — it’s a reclaim-your-sleep plan. Grab a tea and get cozy… your nights are about to feel different.

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    39 mins
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