This is an honest conversation about ambition, leadership, and building something meaningful without losing yourself along the way.

In this episode of From The Goat Up, Karen sits down with board-certified physician Dr. Molly Ann McBride to unpack the hormonal transition so many women are never taught about—until they’re already in it.

From unexplained symptoms and “normal” labs that don’t feel normal, to skin changes, shifting hormones, and the overwhelm of wellness marketing, this episode gives women the language, clarity, and validation they’ve been missing.

We cover:

• The real difference between perimenopause and menopause
• Why symptoms can feel random, inconsistent, and easy to miss
• The most commonly overlooked signs women experience
• Why so many women feel dismissed in medical settings—and how to advocate for yourself
• What actually helps (and what’s just clever marketing)
• Where GLP-1 medications may or may not fit into midlife health
• What every woman deserves to know by age 40

Karen also shares her personal experience navigating early symptoms—and the reassurance every woman needs to hear: Your body isn’t failing. You just weren’t taught this.

🎧 Listen, share with a friend, and help normalize this conversation before women are left confused and searching for answers.

👇 Let us know in the comments: what symptom do you wish you’d been warned about sooner?

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We talk about:

-The moment Karen's career truly changed direction

-Moving from doing the work to leading the work

-The hardest leadership lessons I didn’t expect

-Balancing empathy with accountability

-Redefining success, protecting your energy, and navigating doubt

-Plus a lightning round of fast, instinctive answers

This episode is for anyone in the messy middle—building, leading, and figuring it out as you go.

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Sam opens up about navigating her evolving identity, finding confidence through change, and the surprising ways motherhood has shaped her leadership and creativity at Dionis. Karen and Sam dive into the joys, challenges, and pivotal moments that come with growing both personally and professionally. Whether you're a parent, a leader, or someone striving to grow in your own journey, this episode is packed with relatable insight, laughter, and heart.

💬 Highlights include: How motherhood reshaped Sam’s approach to work and creativity

• The power of saying “yes” even when it feels uncomfortable
• Real talk about balance, boundaries, and finding your rhythm
• Behind‑the‑scenes stories from the world of beauty + brand building

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