In this raw, funny and deeply honest episode, comedian, writer, broadcaster and advocate Em Rusciano joins Prevention Editor Zoe Meunier to talk about her unfiltered experience of midlife, menopause and self-discovery – as shared in her new memoir, Blood, Sweat and Glitter.

Em opens up about navigating perimenopause, ADHD, and autism, and the reckoning that comes when your hormones – and your priorities – shift. With her signature mix of humour and heart, she describes this chapter of life as an “emotional exfoliation” – a painful but liberating shedding of everything that no longer serves you.

Determined to help the women who have reached out to her about their own peri and menopausal struggles, Em is eager to show that midlife isn’t a breakdown – it’s a breakthrough. As she puts it, menopause is “not the end of relevance but the start of real power.” Her story is both a rallying cry and a reassurance to every woman feeling like she’s losing her mind: you’re not. You’re evolving. Don't miss this powerful episode.

In this raw, funny and deeply honest episode, comedian, writer, broadcaster and advocate <a href="emrusciano.com">Em Rusciano</a> joins Prevention Editor Zoe Meunier to talk about her unfiltered experience of midlife, menopause and self-discovery &ndash; as shared in her new memoir, Blood, Sweat and Glitter.
Em opens up about navigating perimenopause, ADHD, and autism, and the reckoning that comes when your hormones &ndash; and your priorities &ndash; shift. With her signature mix of humour and heart, she describes this chapter of life as an&nbsp;&ldquo;emotional exfoliation&rdquo; &ndash; a painful but liberating shedding of everything that no longer serves you.
Determined to help the women who have reached out to her about their own peri and menopausal struggles, Em is eager to show that midlife isn&rsquo;t a breakdown &ndash; it&rsquo;s a breakthrough. As she puts it, menopause is &ldquo;not the end of relevance but the start of real power.&rdquo; Her story is both a rallying cry and a reassurance to every woman feeling like she&rsquo;s losing her mind: you&rsquo;re not. You&rsquo;re evolving. Don't miss this powerful episode.

At Prevention we know how confusing and truly overwhelming the changes caused by menopause can be. That’s why we’ve enlisted some of Australia’s best health experts to share simple ways to make midlife easier in our new podcast, Thriving in Menopause. We cover it all, from minimising those awful hot flushes, to easing mad-eyed mood swings, to managing sudden weight shifts, to handling your relationship. If you’re a woman in midlife, this series just for you!

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