If you’ve been struggling with brain fog, anxiety, irritability, or just not feeling like yourself in midlife, this episode is here for you to connect the dots.  I’m shining a light on a hidden transition that impacts so many midlife women—but almost no one mentions it: the neurological shift of perimenopause.  I share my own experience of feeling completely destabilized by brain-related symptoms I never expected—and how I finally discovered they were actually part of a profound brain-hormone transition happening under the surface.  Then we cover the real science behind what’s happening in your head, and why your symptoms are valid AND can be managed with the right tools in place.  Tune in to this episode to get my top non-negotiables for a healthier brain, and tackle midlife sharper, stronger, and more fully YOU than ever!  IN THIS EPISODE Why are brain-related symptoms so common during menopause? The impact that hormonal changes have on all body systems  Two incredible perimenopause and menopause resources for you What goes on at a cellular level in the brain during menopause Top science-backed strategies for improving brain function  How to join my FREE perimenopause and menopause summit! QUOTES“When I recently surveyed several thousand women in perimenopause about their most disruptive symptoms, something fascinating emerged. Yes, weight gain was on that list– it always is. But what stood out the most was the brain-related symptoms, the mood issues, the low or zero stress tolerance, and that terrifying feeling that your mental energy just vanished.” “If you want to get back to feeling stronger, more confident, more like yourself, again, it really begins with understanding what is happening with your body and embracing it.”  “For decades, perimenopause holds the highest risk for psychological disorders in women compared to pre- and post-menopausal women. In fact, one study found that 70% of women said irritability is [their] most common symptom.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Preorder my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE Join my FREE Thriving in Perimenopause and Menopause Summit HERE (Plus get my Hormone Loving Recipe Guide FREE!) Use code ENERGIZED and get 20% OFF on your first order of BEAM Minerals  RELATED EPISODES  Check out these episodes with a few amazing experts who are part of my Perimenopause and Menopause Summit: 584: The Health Costs of Our Modern Life & How to Start Feeling Better with Dr. Casey Means #552: The Midlife Muscle Crisis: Why Maintaining Muscle Is Necessary For Fat Loss, Strength and Longevity with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon #506: Optimizing Testosterone, Growth Hormone and Other Metabolic Hormones in Our 40s and Beyond with Dr. Stephanie Estima #574: The Connection between Trauma, the Immune System, and Autoimmune Disease: Lab Testing and Solutions with Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried