
Are your periods suddenly heavy and unpredictable? Is your sleep all over the place, and are you struggling to focus or feeling more anxious than usual? Welcome to the hormonal roller-coaster that is perimenopause.
In this episode, we’re unpacking the why behind the chaos — what’s actually happening with oestrogen in perimenopause. From skyrocketing oestrogen and low progesterone to rising cortisol and their profound impact on your mood, focus, sleep, and more. You’ll learn what’s really going on inside your body (spoiler: there’s a hormone called inhibin playing a key role!) and why you’re not imagining any of these symptoms and nor are you alone.
In this episode, I discuss:
- What causes oestrogen highs and lows in perimenopause and how it feels for us
- Why you might feel wired-but-tired, anxious, or like you’re suddenly showing ADHD traits
- How these hormone shifts impact neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin
- Simple, empowering lifestyle and nutrition tips to start feeling better now
You don’t just have to ride this roller-coaster — you can steer it! Tune in and learn how to support your body with tools that help bring balance back.
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