About this episode
In this episode, Laura sits down with Natalie Perkins, founder of PAUZ Health, for an honest and much-needed conversation about perimenopause, women’s health, and what happens when your body starts changing while you’re still building big things.They unpack what perimenopause actually looks like (hint: it’s not just hot flashes), why so many women are dismissed or misdiagnosed, and how supporting your health is not optional if you want to sustain energy, focus, and leadership as a mom and entrepreneur.This episode is part education, part validation, and part permission slip to stop “pushing through.”In this episode you will hear:00:00 – Welcome + introducing Natalie Perkins and PAUZ Health01:00 – Laura’s “2 a.m. insomnia” moment and realizing it might be perimenopause02:00 – Why women’s health conversations belong in business and entrepreneurship spaces04:30 – The turning point: learning about hormone therapy and getting proper support07:20 – What PAUZ Health offers: virtual menopause care, hormone health, and lifestyle support08:45 – Upcoming sleep programs and why sleep is foundational11:00 – Building a healthcare company from scratch: entrepreneurship without perfection15:00 – What is perimenopause, really?16:30 – Early signs: period changes as the first red flag18:00 – The hormone rollercoaster explained19:45 – Common (and surprising) symptoms:23:30 – Why “just living with it” isn’t the answer26:30 – The quiet risks: bone loss, heart health, brain health28:30 – Why awareness is the first step to prevention30:00 – High-achieving women, burnout, and the myth of “doing it all”33:00 – How to learn more about PAUZ Health and get started35:00 – Where to find resources, education, and community Natalie's Links:Website: https://pauz.health/about-pauz-healthInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauzhealth/Tickets for This Mother Means Business LIVE - Presented by CIBC Business Banking on April 1st, 2026 are available now! Get yours here: https://www.thismothermeansbusiness.com/tmmb-2026Join This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com Laura's Links:• Website • Laura's Instagram • LJSocial Instagram • LinkedIn
