How Men Can Support Women Through Perimenopause

Описание: In this episode of The Shift Podcast, Heidi and Dr. Vohn Watts sit down with John Busch, for an honest, often funny, and deeply important conversation about relationships during perimenopause and menopause.
 
They unpack what many couples struggle with but rarely talk about: how hormonal changes impact emotional regulation, intimacy, identity, and communication — and why so many men unintentionally make this season harder by trying to “fix” instead of support.
 
This episode explores what safety actually means to women, why appreciation and presence matter more than solutions, how men can show up without ego, and how couples can navigate changing roles, expectations, and bodies without resentment. It’s a powerful reminder that this stage of life isn’t the beginning of the end — it’s an opportunity to build a deeper, more connected relationship if both partners are willing to grow.
 
If you’re a woman who feels unseen, or a man who genuinely wants to do better but doesn’t know how, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and practical insight.

00:00 — Welcome to The Shift
01:30 — Introducing the Guests
04:00 — Why This Conversation Matters
07:00 — Perimenopause and Relationships
10:30 — What Men Miss
14:00 — Identity Shifts for Women
17:30 — Emotional Changes Explained
21:00 — Why Men Take It Personally
24:30 — Communication Breakdowns
28:00 — Creating Safety
31:30 — Stop Trying to Fix
35:00 — Appreciation vs Solutions
39:00 — Intimacy Changes
43:00 — Weight, Body Image
47:00 — Loving Without Fixing
51:00 — What Men Actually Need
55:00 — Showing Up Daily
59:00 — Modeling for Kids
01:03:00 — Healthy Relationships
01:07:00 — Final Advice