You've done the research but you still left the appointment without what you needed. Here is what was missing.
The Menopause Briefing is a focused one-hour course that gives you the knowledge, the tools, and the exact language to walk into your next doctor's appointment prepared and to hold your ground when your doctor pushes back.
You know something’s off, but you don’t know where to start
You’ve read a few articles, you’ve tried to eat better, you’ve googled '(peri)menopause symptoms' at 3am more than once. And still, when it comes time to talk to your doctor… you feel overwhelmed. You’re exhausted, confused, second-guessing yourself.
And deep down, you’re wondering:
“Is this just what aging feels like or is something actually happening to me?”
Does this sound familiar?
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You feel like a stranger in your own body and nobody warned you this was coming;
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Your symptoms feel scattered and confusing and you are not sure how to explain them to a doctor;
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You have lost confidence in your memory, your energy, your focus and your ability to speak up in a medical appointment;
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You have tried to bring it up with your doctor and left feeling dismissed or with a prescription you did not actually want;
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You know something is wrong but when you are sitting in that room, you cannot find the words;
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You want answers, and more than that, you want to leave an appointment with a plan that is actually yours.
And the worst part? You are smart. You have done the research. But knowledge alone is not enough in a ten-minute appointment with a doctor who is moving fast. What you are missing is not more information. It is the communication strategy. The specific language. The scenarios for when your doctor says no. That is what this course gives you.
Imagine if it didn’t have to be this hard…
What if, instead of walking into your next doctor’s appointment feeling small, scattered, or unsure… you walked in with calm, clarity, and a clear idea of what you need?
Imagine this:
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You finally understand what is happening in your body and it makes complete sense;
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You recognise your symptoms as part of a real hormonal shift, not you losing it or being dramatic;
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You know your treatment options including the truth about HRT, based on current science, not a 2002 study that has since been debunked;
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You have the exact words to say what you want and the specific responses ready for when your doctor pushes back;
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You walk in with a prepared packet of documented symptoms and questions that make your experience impossible to dismiss;
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You leave with a plan that is actually yours.
How would it feel to:
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Stop second-guessing yourself in the room?
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Walk in with documented symptom patterns your doctor cannot dismiss?
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Know exactly what to say when your doctor suggests waiting and seeing, or offers antidepressants before exploring your hormones?
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Leave feeling like a partner in your care, not a passenger?
That is what this course is made for. One focused hour to shift from foggy and frustrated to prepared, clear and unshakeable in that room.
That’s exactly why I created
'The Menopause Briefing. Walk in ready'
This is not another overwhelming course with hours of content you will never get through. It is a focused, practical one-hour session built around one outcome: walking into your next doctor's appointment knowing exactly what to say, and knowing what to do when things do not go the way you hoped.
Inside, you’ll get:
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A clear explanation of what is happening in your body and why it matters for your appointment;
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The truth about HRT including what the 2002 WHI study actually said, what was wrong with it, and what the current science says;
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Tools to track your symptoms and document patterns your doctor cannot ignore;
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A decision framework to connect your specific symptoms to the treatment conversations worth having;
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A guide to finding a menopause-informed doctor before you book;
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The exact phrases to open your appointment, keep it on track, ask for what you need and respond when your doctor pushes back;
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Seven downloadable worksheets including a doctor visit prep packet to bring to your appointment.
This isn’t about doing it all. It’s about being ready (and steady) enough to take the lead in your care.
Inside your power hour, you’ll get:
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A plain-language explanation of what is happening to your hormones and why it affects everything;
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Menopause self-check worksheet to map your symptoms before your appointment;
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Four-week symptom tracker to document your patterns in a way doctors take seriously;
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Symptom-to-strategy sheet to connect what you feel to what you want to ask about;
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Decision framework to build your clear, focused starting point for the appointment;
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Find the right doctor guide with directories, questions to ask before you book and your rights as a patient;
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Conversation cheat sheet with exact phrases for every situation, including a cut-out card to bring into the room;
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Doctor visit prep packet that brings everything together in one document to carry into your appointment.
Plus:
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You can watch it all in one hour or pause and return anytime,
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It’s yours for life,
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No fluff. Just real, real support from someone who’s been there.
Your investment: $49
Way less than the cost of one appointment and way more helpful.
What's waiting for you
A 4-part Power Hour to prepare you (body, brain, and voice) for your next step. Each short segment is designed to give you exactly what you need, without the overwhelm. You’ll walk away with a new understanding of what’s happening in your body and the tools to talk about it with clarity and calm.
Module 1: I Thought I was losing it, then I learned this
Sascha spent eight to ten years not knowing her symptoms were perimenopause. She quit her job before she finally connected the dots.
In this module she shares exactly what happened, and gives you the hormone science that makes everything click.
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Why perimenopause starts years before your period ends and what that means for you;
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What estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone actually do and what happens when they shift;
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How to identify roughly where you are in the transition so you can have a more specific conversation with your doctor;
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Why you are not losing your mind, and why that matters more than you think.
Module 2: I Didn't know my body was talking. Here's what I was missing
Your body has been trying to tell you something for a while. This module teaches you how to listen and how to turn what you hear into documented evidence your doctor cannot dismiss.
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How to decode your symptoms and understand what they are actually communicating;
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How to track your patterns in a way that is simple enough to stick to;
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How to connect your symptoms to the treatment conversations worth having in your appointment.
Module 3: Overwhelmed by choices? Here’s how I found the right path
Most women are scared of HRT because of headlines from 2002. This module gives you the actual science, clears the fear, and walks you through all your options so you can have an informed conversation instead of an anxious one.
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The truth about the WHI study, what it actually found, what was wrong with it and what the current scientific consensus says;
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Every treatment option explained clearly, HRT, non-hormonal medications and lifestyle, with no agenda;
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A decision framework to connect your specific symptoms to your starting point for the appointment.
Module 4: I felt too small to speak up, until I learned this simple trick
This is the module that changes everything. Not just what to say, but what to do when your doctor pushes back. Because that is where most appointments fall apart.
How to find a menopause-informed doctor before you book, including specific directories and questions to ask.
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Why the appointment feels so hard even when you are prepared and how to shift the dynamic;
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The exact phrases for every situation, opening strong, keeping the conversation on track, asking for what you need;
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Pushback scenarios with specific responses, for when your doctor says you are too young, suggests antidepressants, or recommends waiting and seeing;
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A guided practice so the words feel like yours before you walk in.
What You’ll Walk Away With
This isn’t about cramming more information into your head. It’s about feeling steady in your body again and clear in the conversations that shape your care. In just one hour inside The Menopause Briefing, you’ll:
Finally understand what’s going on in your body
You’ll connect the dots between your symptoms and your hormones and start seeing the bigger picture with calm and clarity.
Recognize your own patterns and feel in control again
No more doubting yourself. You’ll be able to name what’s happening and track what matters without overwhelm.
Know exactly how to prepare for your next appointment
You’ll have the tools, questions, and language to walk in steady and walk out with a plan that actually reflects your needs.
Feel like the leader of your care, not just a quiet passenger
You’ll stop second-guessing and start advocating. Not with force, but with calm, informed presence
What makes 'The Menopause Briefing' different?
Most courses teach you what to ask. This one teaches you what to say when your doctor pushes back. Because that is where most appointments fall apart, and nobody else is teaching that.
Created by someone who has been exactly where you are. Sascha is not a doctor. She is a woman who spent eight to ten years undiagnosed, quit her job before she connected the dots and then walked out of her first informed appointment with a prescription she did not want because she had the knowledge but not the communication strategy. This course is everything she built after that.
Specific, not generic. Seven worksheets, each one built around a specific moment in your preparation. A doctor visit prep packet you physically bring into the room. A cut-out phrase card for your pocket. A pushback scenario guide for the moments that trip most women up.
One hour. It's yours to reuse before every appointment.
Bethany, CA
"I’m honestly surprised by how much I’m taking away from this course. I’ve always just pushed through and hoped for the best. This gave me a whole new perspective."
B. Doss, CA
"It helped me see my symptoms as messages from my body, not just problems to ignore or power through.
That insight alone has been a game-changer."
Lydia, CA
"I can find what I want to know, when I am ready. It's all organized and summarized making it so easy. AND it is so full of care and compassion that it makes this tricky topic feel less scary. So grateful."
My name is Sascha Vrolijk
I created The (Peri)Menopause Briefing because I know exactly what it’s like to walk into a doctor’s office knowing something’s not right and still leave feeling dismissed, confused, and exhausted.
I’m not a medical professional.
But I am a woman who’s lived through the hormonal chaos, the anxiety, the second-guessing and who spent months researching, asking questions, and figuring out how to finally speak up and get the care I needed.
This course is everything I wish I had when I was in your shoes. It’s smart, simple, and built to help you feel like yourself again starting with just one hour.
Meet the woman behind 'The Briefing'
Is this for you?
✅ This is for you if…
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You’re in your (late) 30s, 40s or 50s and suspect you’re in perimenopause or menopause but you’re not sure what to do next
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You’ve experienced symptoms like anxiety, brain fog, fatigue, mood swings, or cycle changes and you’re tired of being told “it’s just stress”
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You want to feel more prepared for your next doctor’s visit and not leave with a plan that doesn’t feel right
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You’ve tried reading up on menopause but still feel overwhelmed or unsure what applies to you
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You want practical, real information and tools not fluffy lifestyle advice or generic hormone talk
🚫 This might not be for you if…
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You’re looking for a medical diagnosis or custom treatment plan (this course helps you prepare, but doesn’t replace your doctor)
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You already feel completely confident and prepared for your next appointment
FAQ
Can't I just research this myself?
You can and you probably already have. But research alone is not what gets you what you need in a ten-minute appointment with a doctor who is moving fast and already has a plan in mind. This course gives you the communication strategy, the specific language and the practiced scenarios that turn your research into results in the room. That is the part nobody teaches you anywhere else.
I don’t have a lot of time. What if I can’t finish it?
That’s exactly why this course is only 60 minutes. Each module is broken into short, 5–15 minute segments. You can pause and come back anytime. You don’t have to finish it all at once and honestly, you’ll feel more ready even after the first 15 minutes.
What if I’m on vacation / traveling / not ready to start yet?
No worries you get lifetime access to the course and all materials. You can start when it suits you and revisit anything, anytime. This course meets you where you are.
Will this give me a diagnosis or treatment plan?
No, this course is not medical advice and doesn’t replace a consultation with your doctor. What it does do is prepare you to have a more effective, informed, and confident conversation with your provider so you can get the care that fits you best.
Do I need to be in menopause already for this to help?
Not at all. This course is perfect for women in perimenopause, menopause, or just beginning to wonder what’s going on. The earlier you understand what’s happening, the easier it is to advocate for the support you need.
Is this live or pre-recorded?
This is a pre-recorded course, so you can watch it in your own time, at your own pace. No Zoom sessions, no stress just focused guidance you can revisit anytime you want.
Are there any live sessions?
Not at the moment. This version is fully self-paced, so you don’t have to worry about dates or times. If I ever offer live Q&As or bonus events in the future, I’ll let you know via email!
Can I pay in installments?
Right now, the course is a single low investment of $49 so you can get everything you need in one go, without extra billing or subscriptions. (If you need a different payment option, feel free to reach out.)
What if I still feel unsure or anxious even after the course?
That’s okay. This is a starting point, not a magic fix. But you’ll have tools to come back to, trackers to update, and phrases to rehearse. Plus, just knowing what’s happening in your body can be a powerful shift all on its own.
What if I have questions as I go?
You can always email me directly (sascha@myproject-me.com), I read them all.
