Perimenopause: A New Chapter with Kim Clijsters

<p>Perimenopause doesn’t mean the end, it’s the beginning of a new chapter. Former tennis champion Kim Clijsters joins the conversation to share her journey through perimenopause, the lessons she’s learned, and how small changes in lifestyle can make a big difference during this transformative phase, offering valuable insights into the physical and emotional changes that come with this transitional phase. </p><p><br /></p><p>00:00:00 - Intro</p><p>00:02:19 – What prompted you to share your perimenopause journey publicly?</p><p>00:03:53 – Is discussing perimenopause still taboo?</p><p>00:06:15 – What is perimenopause and how does it differ from menopause?</p><p>00:07:44 – What were your first signs of perimenopause?</p><p>00:11:06 – How do women typically handle perimenopausal symptoms?</p><p>00:13:25 – Is perimenopause really the start of a "downhill" phase?</p><p>00:15:02 – At what age should women start recognizing perimenopause symptoms?</p><p>00:20:01 – Did you track your period during your athletic career?</p><p>00:23:32 – How can women tailor exercise to their menstrual cycles?</p><p>00:26:05 – How did you manage periods during sports competitions?</p><p>00:28:49 – What’s your approach to nutrition and self-care during perimenopause?</p><p>00:35:27 – Are you open to medical treatments or holistic approaches for symptoms?</p><p>00:36:13 – What symptom would you fear most during perimenopause?</p><p>00:37:18 – What’s the key takeaway for women navigating menopause?</p><p>Resources Mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/clijsterskim/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kim Clijsters Instagram</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Sponsor:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/guudwoman/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram Guud Woman</a></p><p><a href="https://www.guudwoman.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website Guud Woman</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/morgane.leten/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram Morgane Leten</a></p><p><a href="https://www.guudwoman.com/en/collections/books" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">‘Decode your cycle’ book</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Produced by Velkroo:</p><p><a href="https://velkroo.be/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠Website Velkroo⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/velkroo.be/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram Velkroo</a></p>