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Midlife Is Just Leveling Up

Midlife Is Just Leveling Up

With Hot Flashes as Boss Battles

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Allie Theiss, MSc CSC ABS
Jun 18, 2025
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Midlife Is Just Leveling Up
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You know how in video games, the farther you go, the harder the boss fights get?

Yeah. That’s menopause.

Except instead of wielding a sword, you’re armed with a heating pad, magnesium gummies, and whatever emotional resilience is left after arguing with your hormones and your health insurance in the same week.

Let’s break it down:

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