🎙️ EPISODE DESCRIPTION:What happens when profound grief collides with the physical and emotional changes of perimenopause?In this deeply moving episode, I’m speaking with Sanja Jovanovic, who experienced five close losses within five years, including the death of her husband of nearly three decades. This devastating period unfolded alongside her own perimenopause journey, leaving her navigating grief, brain fog, exhaustion, disrupted sleep, identity changes and significant health challenges.Sanja shares how grief affected her physically as well as emotionally, why she learned to advocate fiercely for her health and how small routines helped her continue putting one foot in front of the other.We also discuss how women can ask for support during life’s most difficult transitions and why friends and family should offer practical help rather than waiting to be asked.This is an emotional conversation about loss, hormones, healing and the extraordinary strength women often discover when life changes forever. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:How grief and perimenopause symptoms can overlapWhy grief affects the nervous system and bodyHow brain fog and decision fatigue affect daily lifeWhy women need to trust their intuition and advocate for their healthThe importance of recording symptoms and medical conversationsHow movement and routine supported Sanja through griefWhy asking for help is not a sign of weaknessPractical ways to support a grieving womanWhy “let me know if you need anything” is often not enoughHow small daily actions can become evidence of progressHow to recognise the strength of women navigating major life transitions ABOUT SANJA JOVANOVIC:What happens when you mix overwhelming grief with the hormonal rollercoaster ofperimenopause?This was a topic Sanja Jovanovic never expected to be speaking about.After more than 25 years as a multiple business owner, mentor, and sales leadershiptrainer, Sanja’s world came crashing down with the loss of her husband of nearly threedecades.Suddenly, she found herself navigating the profound depths of grief while simultaneouslyfighting the physical and emotional shifts of menopause.Now 56, Sanja has turned her survival into a masterclass on resilience. As an author,speaker, and lifestyle mentor, she commands the room with unmatched passion andstorytelling ability.This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating their own hormonal timeline togetherwith big life challenges, or for those wanting to fiercely support their female friends andfamily through life's major transitions. Get ready to be inspired, empowered, and deeplymoved. CONNECT WITH SANJA JOVANOVIC:Lifestyle mentoring: @sanja.lifestyle.mentorWomen With Stars: @women.with.starsBite Size Wisdom: @bitesizewisdom_book CONNECT WITH HOST TERRI BATSAKIS:Web: https://terribatsakis.com.au/Instagram: @terri.batsakisFacebook: @terribatsakisYouTube: @terribatsakis