{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjohn-griffin-life-2-0.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fwhy-menopause-destroys-marriages-LNly_pKy","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Why Menopause Destroys Marriages","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d31ecaaf-f914-42ac-b6bf-f43d64c4e169/4648f6a4-883b-4269-be94-e973c2749430/celebrity.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/cf11a1d5-7d52-4aae-aec5-3b06701eac29\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Why Menopause Destroys Marriages\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"Gray divorce rates have exploded from 8% in 1990 to nearly 40% today, making it the fastest-growing divorce demographic. This video explores the biological and psychological factors behind why marriages that survived 25-30 years are suddenly falling apart during menopause.\n\nWe dive deep into how hormonal changes during menopause affect women's personalities, relationships, and decision-making, often leading to what can only be described as \"temporary insanity.\" Learn about the perfect storm of factors: dropping estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone levels, combined with societal pressures, social media validation-seeking, and the psychological impact of aging.\n\nWhether you're approaching this life stage or supporting someone who is, understanding these dynamics could save your relationship - or help you navigate the transition with grace."}