Ep. 528 The Hidden Power of Menopause – How to Rewire Your Brain & Thrive After 40 |Menopause with Dr. Mindy Pelz

Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

Cynthia Thurlow

Alternative Health, Nutrition, Science, Life Sciences, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 13 December 2025

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

Today, I am delighted to reconnect with my friend and colleague, Dr. Mindy Peltz, a New York Times bestselling author and a leading voice in women's health, hormones, and aging. She has written several books, with her most recent being Age Like A Girl. She also has a top-ranking podcast and YouTube channel. In our conversation today, we’ll explain how you can reframe menopause as an evolutionary upgrade. We dive into the neurochemical shifts that occur in menopause, exploring Carol Gilligan's work, the purpose of menopause, the influence of the Gen X generation, and how trauma influences our perimenopause and menopause experiences. We unpack the role of oxytocin, clarify why clutter is problematic, and discuss the effects of environmental psychology. We also highlight the critical importance of bioindividuality at this stage of life, and Dr. Mindy shares the books she likes and recommends. This discussion with Dr. Mindy is personal and deeply philosophical, inviting you to contemplate ideas that will continue to resonate with you long after it ends. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How setting boundaries improves relationships and preserves energy in midlife Why children transitioning to adulthood must be allowed to handle responsibilities How parental over-involvement can hinder the independence of young adults How the neurochemical shifts in perimenopause and menopause alter women’s emotional responses and priorities The value of novelty and new experiences for supporting mental and emotional health How clutter impacts stress levels, especially during hormonal changes The benefits of creating calm environments to regulate the brain and emotional system How downsizing can bring profound peace and freedom Why solitude and personal space are essential for self-regulation in midlife How menopause creates the need for recalibrating relationship boundaries Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community (The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow) Cynthia’s Menopause Gut Book is on presale now! Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause supplement line Connect with Dr. Mindy Pelz On⁠ YouTube⁠ ⁠Age Like A Girl (Website)⁠ ⁠Pre-order a copy of Age Like A Girl

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0:00.0	Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast.
0:03.7	I'm your host, nurse practitioner, Cynthia Thurlow.
0:07.4	This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.
0:13.9	My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the health and wellness industry each week and impact
0:22.1	over a million lives.
0:29.1	Today, I had the honor of reconnecting with friend and colleague Dr. Mindy Peltz.
0:35.9	She is a New York Times bestselling author in a leading voice in the women's
0:39.9	health hormones and aging space. She's also the author of multiple books, most recently
0:45.7	aged like a girl, as well as a top-ranked podcast and YouTube channel. Today we spoke about
0:52.0	how to reframe menopause and viewing it as an evolutionary upgrade.
0:57.5	The specific neurochemical shifts that occur in menopause, the work of Carol Gilligan and the
1:02.9	purpose of menopause, the influence of the Gen X generation, how traumas influence our
1:09.9	experience in perimenopause and menopause?
1:13.1	The role of oxytocin.
1:14.6	Why clutter is so problematic in the impact of environmental psychology.
1:20.3	Specific books that Dr. Mindy recommends and likes.
1:23.8	And why bioindividuality is so critically important at this time in our lives.
1:28.7	This is an incredibly personal, deeply philosophical conversation with Dr. Mindy.
1:34.6	One I'm sure you will want to listen to more than once.
1:40.7	Well, Mindy, such a pleasure to reconnect with you.
1:44.3	Obviously, I loved reading your new book.
1:46.8	I felt like this is a book that is unique and different.
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