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728: Why Brain Fog Isn’t Random: The Hormone Shift Behind It

March 12, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Feeling like even the smallest things are suddenly overwhelming you?

This is actually part of a much bigger hormonal and neurological shift happening beneath the surface.

In today’s episode, I’m covering one of the most common—and least talked about—midlife experiences: the brain-related changes that come with perimenopause.

Even women who experience few classic symptoms like hot flashes are still undergoing silent physiological changes affecting the brain, bones, muscles, metabolism, and cardiovascular health.

We explore why perimenopause can be a destabilizing but deeply transformative recalibration where everything from hormones to lifestyle habits comes up for review.

So I’m breaking down simple daily habits you can start right away to support your brain, stabilize your energy, and reduce overwhelm without adding more to your already full plate.

Ready to clear the fog and feel like yourself again in midlife? Tune in here for the science-backed tools to start today. 🧠

IN THIS EPISODE

The massive neuroendocrine shift happening in midlife
What’s actually happening to the brain during perimenopause
Managing midlife inflammation and your immune system
The benefits of balancing your blood sugar and metabolism
How short bursts of activity can help you reclaim your energy
Honoring your circadian rhythm and prioritizing sleep
Why building strength and resilience in midlife is so important
Managing your nervous system and avoiding cortisol spikes
How to join my FREE 7-day reset challenge to reignite your energy and metabolism!

QUOTES

“Over 70% of women in perimenopause experience brain-related symptoms: mood changes, sleep disruptions, hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, irritability, cognitive shifts, memory lapses, and low stress resilience. Eight out of the 10 most common symptoms in perimenopause are brain-related.”

“This is metabolic neuroscience, and this is exactly why we cannot just push through the brain fog. We need to stabilize glucose. We need to lower insulin spikes. We need a calm cortisol. We need to reduce the inflammatory load.”

“These are the signals that we get to listen to, and that’s why I created something to help you decode those signals and give your body back what it has been asking for.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Discover my Morning Metabolic Ignition Method in my FREE 7-day Jumpstart Program HERE!

Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE!

The Menopause Brain by Dr. Lisa Moscone

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718: Low-Grade Inflammation: The Hidden Root of Fatigue, Brain Fog, and Hormone Imbalance with Dr. Shivani Gupta

717: “I Don’t Feel Like Myself Anymore”: The Mental & Emotional Reality of Perimenopause

701: Mood Swings, Brain Fog & Exhaustion: The Hormone Conversation You Deserve with Dr. Carrie Jones

690: The Perimenopause Revolution: Why midlife isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of your most energized, powerful, and vibrant self

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718: Low-Grade Inflammation: The Hidden Root of Fatigue, Brain Fog, and Hormone Imbalance with Dr. Shivani Gupta

February 5, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

What if those frustrating symptoms you’ve been blaming on aging are actually signs of inflammation you can change?

In this episode, I sit down with expert Dr. Shivani Gupta to unpack how inflammation quietly shows up in perimenopause—and why it’s not something you have to just deal with.

We explore what Ayurvedic medicine is, and how it offers a holistic, intuitive approach to healing inflammation, soothing the gut, and restoring balance as your hormones shift in midlife.

Dr. Shivani offers simple, practical solutions to help your body feel more resilient from the inside out. She also shares how her targeted supplements are designed to support gut ease, hormone balance, and whole-body vitality.

Tune in here to help calm inflammation and feel more at home in your body again!

Dr. Shivani Gupta

Dr. Shivani Gupta is an Ayurvedic practitioner and turmeric researcher who helps women reduce inflammation, balance hormones, and boost energy. Her new book, The Inflammation Code, offers a clear, non-diet plan for reducing inflammation. She hosts the Fusionary Health Podcast and created the Emmy-nominated TV show: Vibrant Health with Dr. Shivani Gupta.

IN THIS EPISODE

How Dr. Shivani became the expert she is in inflammation
The benefits of turmeric for decreasing systemic inflammation
How integrative medicine is key to addressing the underlying symptoms of inflammation and imbalance
Dr. Shivani’s Ayurvedic teas for promoting sleep quality
The easiest self-care ritual you can do from your car
Supplementation dosing for best reducing inflammation
Top benefits from Dr. Shivani’s supplement recommendations
Successful management of inflammation in perimenopause
What to expect in Dr. Shivani’s new book: The Inflammation Code

QUOTES

“Most people don’t recognize or realize those subtle symptoms of inflammation that are accumulating.”

“We are all inflamed. Whoever you are, you are inflamed. It’s a slow-burning fire.”

“My goal is for everyone to take the elemental design quiz. Learn their constitution and know for themselves… Are they more fire or are they more earth and water in nature? Because once you understand those elements, you can really start applying it to every aspect of your life.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order Dr. Shivani Gupta’s Book: The Inflammation Code HERE!

Use code DRMARIZA and get 15% off on your Fusionary Formulas Supplements

Dr. Shivani’s Website: Take the Elemental Design Quiz HERE!

7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge

Dr. Shivani on Instagram

Dr. Shivani on Facebook

Dr. Shivani on YouTube

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#635: The Connection Between Your Gut, Inflammation, Mood, and How to Start Healing Your Microbiome with Tina Anderson

711: Estrogen, Inflammation, and Your Heart Health: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj

709: GLP-1 Medications, Gut Health, and Food as Medicine: A Smarter, Personalized Approach for Women in Midlife with Ashley Koff

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701: Mood Swings, Brain Fog & Exhaustion: The Hormone Conversation You Deserve with Dr. Carrie Jones

December 9, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Feel like you’re just not yourself mentally in midlife? Trust me, you are absolutely not crazy for wondering what’s going on in your brain.

In this episode, hormone expert Dr. Carrie Jones joins me to unpack the very real brain changes and hormone fluctuations that make midlife feel like a rollercoaster.

Dr. Carrie brings refreshing honesty about giving herself grace on the days when her brain simply says “no” and how that compassion is essential for all of us navigating this season of life.

We dive into the midlife “reckoning,” when so many women realize it’s time to reevaluate who they are, what they want, and say goodbye to what no longer serves them.

Together, we explore why midlife can leave you feeling out of whack, how hormones drive these shifts, and what you can do to support your brain with more clarity and ease.

Tune in to feel validated and empowered as you move through this transformative stage of life!

Carrie Jones ND, FABNE, MPH

Dr. Carrie Jones is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on women’s health and hormones with over 20 years in the industry. Dr. Jones is a Naturopathic Physician who did her 2-year residency focused on women’s health and endocrinology. She went on to get her Master of Public Health and was one of the first to become board-certified through the American Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology. She was the first Medical Director for the DUTCH Test and the first Head of Medical Education at Rupa Health. Now, she’s the Chief Medical Officer at NuEthix Formulations and Head of Medical Education at Metabolic Mentor University.

IN THIS EPISODE

Addressing common brain-related perimenopause symptoms
How bringing on hormones can ease midlife symptoms
Top lifestyle interventions for perimenopause and menopause
How hormone changes in midlife impact routine and efficiency
The odd perimenopause symptoms no one talks about
How Dr. Jones manages patient care differently as a Naturopath
How to confidently find an expert you can address symptoms with
Easy ways to add exercise and strength to your daily routine

QUOTES

“We still have good days and bad days and things we cannot control. And because I can’t control the rollercoaster that my inherent hormones are on, and I can’t control necessarily what the neurons in my brain are doing… I actually give myself a lot of grace.”

“Even for as educated as I am, I’m not alone. There are a lot of women struggling, and there are a lot of women struggling a lot more than me, unfortunately.”

“$26 billion are lost on women in perimenopause and early menopause due to absenteeism and loss in productivity because they just don’t feel like they can do it. Their brain feels like it’s on the fritz.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

Use code ENERGIZED and get 10% off on your MitoQ order

Dr. Carrie Jones’ Website

Dr. Carrie Jones on Instagram

Dr Carrie Jones’ Podcast: Hello Hormones

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668: Your Brain on Perimenopause: The Hidden Neurological Transition No One Warns You About

August 5, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

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

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#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

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#667: The Hidden Foods and Habits Fueling Brain Inflammation And How to Reverse It Naturally with Dr. Austin Perlmutter

August 1, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Feeling like you’re stuck in perpetual brain fog?

In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Austin Perlmutter, internal medicine physician and NYT bestselling author, for a conversation that just might change how you think about your brain (literally).

We dive into the hidden cause behind brain fog and emotional burnout in perimenopause—brain inflammation—and how it affects everything from your memory to your mood.

Dr. Perlmutter unpacks the surprising foods, habits, and environmental triggers that are lighting up your brain in all the wrong ways—and shares science-backed strategies to help you reclaim your clarity.

If you’ve been blaming yourself for feeling “off,” this episode is your guide to start supporting your brain with what it really needs.

It isn’t just about reversing brain fog—it’s about reigniting your brilliance and finally feeling like you again. Tune in here!

Dr. Austin Perlmutter

Dr. Austin Perlmutter is a board-certified internal medicine physician, New York Times bestselling author, researcher, podcaster, and health entrepreneur. He’s been featured on PBS, Rolling Stone, Newsweek, NPR, Fox, and other top media outlets. He’s the Managing Director of Big Bold Health and is the CEO of Lichen Air. His main mission is to help people across the world to get their brains “unstuck”.

IN THIS EPISODE

Shifts in midlife that cause brain-related symptoms
Main drivers of brain inflammation and what it can mean for you
The intersection between your immune system and metabolism
How inflammation is related to dementia and depression
Diet and nutrition tips for a healthier brain and body
Movement and resistance training to decrease brain inflammation
Top tips to minimize inflammation and protect your brain

QUOTES

“That may be one of the reasons why postmenopausal women are at higher risk of depression and dementia because estrogen has a neurotrophic role, meaning it helps to regulate neuroplasticity and inflammation in the brain and energy metabolism.”

“The core point here is that the brain seems to have more trouble using fuel as we get older. And this correlates with dementia in particular.”

“I think what has been a deep truth of mine for quite some time is that brain inflammation or inflammation in general can have an impact on cognitive function… and this is an everybody problem. Most importantly, how do we future-proof our brain?”