In this episode of Inspired Living for Women, Terry Tateossian—founder of THOR (The House of Rose) and wellness advocate for women over 40—shares essential insights on navigating perimenopause, a stage that can begin as early as the mid-30s yet often goes unrecognized. In a candid, empowering conversation, she reveals how sleep, resistance training, and personalized nutrition form the foundation for hormonal balance and vitality, and explains why cellular regeneration slows during this transition. Through her intimate wellness retreats, Terry offers women the tools, community, and perspective to move through midlife feeling stronger, more resilient, and fully aligned with their body’s needs.
Key Topics Discussed:
- The surprising reality that perimenopause can start in the mid-30s—and why so many women miss the early signs
- Three key pillars for supporting hormonal health naturally: quality sleep, resistance training, and personalized nutrition
- How cellular regeneration slows during perimenopause and the lifestyle shifts that can help counteract it
- The power of small, intimate wellness retreats to restore energy, build community, and support women’s midlife transitions
Key Takeaways:
- Perimenopause can begin much earlier than most women realize, making early awareness critical for managing symptoms.
- Quality sleep, strength training, and protein-rich nutrition are foundational for maintaining hormonal balance and vitality.
- Supporting cellular regeneration through lifestyle changes can ease the physical shifts of midlife.
- Connection and shared experience in small, supportive communities can transform the perimenopause journey.
Noteworthy Quotes from Terry:
“For the first time, I felt empowered that I could get my life back on track and stop dreading getting older.”
“One of the biggest mistakes women make is being undernourished while doing excessive cardio.”
“Perimenopause can start as early as your mid-30s—I entered at 37 and was post-menopausal by 42.”
“Your body regenerates millions of cells every second, but the speed and quality decline with age, making nutrition, strength training, sleep, and stress management essential.”
Terry’s Bio: Terry Tateossian is the founder of THOR: The House of Rose, a wellness community dedicated to helping women over 40 thrive through fitness, nutrition, and mindset retreats. A certified personal trainer, nutritionist, hormone specialist, and host of the podcast How Good Can It Get, she guides women in moving beyond outdated health advice to embrace strength, vitality, and lasting self-trust. An award-winning entrepreneur, Terry is passionate about redefining midlife as a season of clarity, power, and reinvention—both inside and out.