Guest post by: Christina Braver
My experience on the Write or Die Show podcast was exceptional. Big thanks to Randi-Lee for creating a safe place to have real conversations about life and its challenges.
We talked about my mental health struggles with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and even suicidal
ideation brought on in large part by perimenopause. Prior to this time, I had very little information about menopause, what to expect, the hormone changes, and how those changes could impact my body and mind. We just didn’t talk about it.
With the help of a supportive doctor and an informed naturopath, I was able to start an effective anti-
depressant to tame the concerning symptoms of anxiety, and I started hormone replacement therapy. It
took time, but together, these have been the game-changer for me.
Additionally, I changed jobs to reduce stress levels, worked on acceptance of my life and body and family, utilized talk therapy and healthier practices like exercise, and practiced not listening to that voice telling me I had to be in control of everything.
Why don’t we talk about menopause and sexual health more? As a writer, my passion has become talking about the tough stuff like sex positivity. It’s a key component of all my steamy contemporary romances.
On the show, we talked about my book Your Two Lips which features a heroine with severe endometriosis who had to have a hysterectomy. Endometriosis causes painful sex, and often those who suffer don’t have fulfilling sex lives. She goes on a journey to change that and meets a great hero who wants to help her out.
Check out my website www.christinabraver.com for more on Your Two Lips and all my books with links
to buy your next sex positive romance read.

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