PeriMpowered

My name is Jhonvieve Soria Bischof. I am the sole creator of PeriMpowered and an aspiring entrepreneur. As a woman who has struggled with physical and mental anguish for the past several years, and one who felt unheard and dismissed by medical professionals, I often wondered what was wrong with me. Is it simply stress? Am I overly sensitive? Am I the cause of my ailments or is it something else? What am I missing? My intuition relentlessly kicked in with my inner voice telling me that something was off. My weak body was sending me various signals that I just couldn’t ignore but I consistently received the same discouraging message; It’s stress induced. I’m the cause. I’m the problem.  So, I did what a lot of women continue to do…I brushed my well-being aside and battled on. After having several medical scares that led to urgent care and emergency room visits however, I became really angry, anxious, and depressed. I knew I required better healthcare, most likely specialty care, and I was adamant about finding it. I was determined to fully advocate for my health because I could no longer mentally and physically afford to continually suffer, without answers.

Fortunately in November of 2024, I stumbled upon a wonderful healthcare specialist. A rheumatologist. During her son’s birthday party, we briefly spoke of her profession. I went home that day feeling hopeful and motivated to schedule an appointment with her immediately. And following a thorough medical examination and assessment (including an insane amount of lab work and x-rays), I felt true relief. I was acknowledged. I was understood. I was, validated. This incredible doctor, and friend, genuinely cared!

That serendipitous visit left me feeling enlightened and driven to act. I was itching to conduct my own research and become well informed. Consequently, I realized perimenopause was in full effect for the last several years of my life and it was exacerbating my medical condition. Had I discovered the information and facts much earlier, had I been given the proper care and attention I deserved, my struggle would not have been so emotionally taxing and physically painful. My journey would have been drastically different and much more positive.

Fast forward to the present, with an autoimmune disease in tow and work to be done, I stand proud with clear intentions: to champion and inspire perimenopausal women through meaningful connection.