Four kids in five years, a career in fashion, postpartum anxiety, and years of feeling "fine" but never actually well. In this first episode of Real Again, Beth shares what pregnancy, stress, perimenopause and menopause quietly take from a woman's body, the signs of depletion so many of us brush off as just life, and the exact questions to ask your GP, including why you should always ask for your actual numbers.
We cover iron, B12, folate, DHA, iodine and choline in pregnancy and breastfeeding; what the "adrenal fatigue" and Gary Brecka conversations get right and wrong; why ultra-processed food leaves you full but undernourished; and why ageing is a privilege.
Plus your to-do list for this week: notice your signs, book your GP, do a cupboard audit, add protein to breakfast, and message one friend you've lost touch with.
If you're struggling, PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) can help: 1300 726 306. To find a GP experienced in menopause, visit the Australasian Menopause Society website.
Share your own story for Real Again Stories by sending Beth a message on Instagram: @beth.levis
Not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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