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Emma Barnett Opens Up About Perimenopause Struggles

11/7/2025

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Emma Barnett, at 40, says she felt “robbed” when she learned she was experiencing perimenopause at 38.
In her BBC podcast Ready to Talk with Emma Barnett, she describes how the phase made her question her identity.
She notes anxiety and mood swings as symptoms.
She aims to create a space for open discussions and to encourage others to share.

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Story summary

Emma Barnett, at 40, says she felt “robbed” when she learned she was experiencing perimenopause at 38.
In her BBC podcast Ready to Talk with Emma Barnett, she describes how the phase made her question her identity.
She notes anxiety and mood swings as symptoms.
She aims to create a space for open discussions and to encourage others to share.