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Sam Anderson is a college lecturer and retained firefighter from the Scottish Borders who never imagined he’d one day write a book about perimenopause — yet here we are.
After realising he understood absolutely none of what his partner was going through (but very much wanted to), Sam threw himself into learning everything he could. That curiosity quickly turned into a mission: to help other partners avoid the cluelessness, confusion, and “oh sh*t, I shouldn’t have said that” moments he faced.
As a lecturer, Sam went a step further and trained as a Menopause Champion to support colleagues at his work, proving that sometimes the best education comes from simply giving a damn.
When he’s not writing about hormones and relationship survival, Sam can be found playing golf, keeping fit, drinking more coffee than is medically advisable, and enjoying whisky and beer — not necessarily in that order.
This book is his way of saying:
“If I can learn this stuff, so can you. Now stop guessing and start supporting.”

Money Matters Episode 343-Why Men Get Perimenopause Completely Wrong (And What to Do Instead) w/ Sam Anderson
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April 1, 2026

Money Matters Episode 343-Why Men Get Perimenopause Completely Wrong (And What to Do Instead) w/ Sam Anderson

Most men get perimenopause completely wrong.Not because they don’t care—…but because no one ever taught them what’s actually happening.On the latest episode of the Money Matters Podcast, I sat down with Sam Anderson (tag him here), author of Perimenopause: The A–Z Guide for Us Idiots—and one thing stood out:👉 The biggest mistake men make?They try to fix it.When in reality…✔️ It’s not something to fix✔️ It’s something to understand✔️ And something couples need to navigate togetherWe talked about:• Why men take symptoms personally (and why that backfires)• What real support actually looks like day-to-day• How small changes can completely shift a relationship• And why this conversation needs to happen more in workplacesOne line that stuck with me:“It’s not you vs her—it’s both of you vs the problem.”Big thanks to Sam Anderson (tag) for coming on the show and opening up this conversation—this is one more people need to hear.
Guest: Sam Anderson