My Perimenopause Journey
My Perimenopause Journey is a podcast where the host shares her personal experience with perimenopause, which began in her late 30s and manifested as boreout, burnout, and severe depression. After struggling to find help from numerous doctors, she discovered that her symptoms were linked to perimenopause and learned to track them in relation to her cycles. The podcast aims to help other women navigate this life stage with more ease, support, and confidence, acknowledging that while not everyone goes through perimenopause, it affects us all.
Episodes
Your Doctor Says "You’re Fine" Or "You're Not In Perimenopause"—Here’s How to Know for Sure
In this episode, learn how to interpret your blood test results for estradiol, progesterone, DHEA, and testosterone. When I first took these tests, my OB-GYN reassured me, "They are fine!" but after describing the severe symptoms impacting my life, she agreed to prescribe a very low dose of HRT. Although some symptoms improved or disappeared, I noticed my body wasn't fully recovering
Perimenopause Profits: How Companies Cash In on Women’s Suffering—And How You Can Detect It
Finding a brochure titled "Perimenopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know" at my OB-GYN was a nice surprise, indicating increased awareness of this topic. Yet, after reading it, I am puzzled by how blatantly companies exploit women's health and suffering. There is abundant information on perimenopause, and many companies—from insurers to protein powder brands—are cashing in on this pr
From Curious to Furious: What I Discovered About Perimenopause And Women’s Health
In this episode, I intended to tease upcoming videos on misinformation by gynecologists and pharmaceutical companies, the importance of blood panels, how testosterone levels can crash during perimenopause—even though most sources say it doesn't—phytoestrogens, their benefits and drawbacks, DHEA, and the actual roles hormones play in our bodies. However, what was meant to be a teaser became a full
Do This Before You Hit Perimenopause: Why It's Crucial To Start Blood Panels in Your Mid-20s!
Navigating perimenopause can be exhausting, but having a doctor can make it easier. One effective way to engage your doctor is through blood tests. I wish I had comprehensive blood tests every five years starting in my mid-20s to understand what levels of estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, or DHEA are normal for me. Just like checking cholesterol, triglycerides, TSH, or hemoglobin, hormone lev
Navigating Perimenopause: Let My Experiences Guide You To Make Your Transition Easier and Healthier
When it comes to perimenopause, many experts claim to know what's best. After spending over a year exploring the topic—listening to countless podcasts, audiobooks, reading books, following blogs, and reviewing current research—I’ve realized there is no single magic solution. Instead, it’s like a puzzle with many pieces coming together. For some, improving sleep might be enough; others will nee
Confusing Testosterone Deficiency With Insulin Insensitivity In Perimenopause Can Harm Your Health
Concerned that recurring and worsening inflammation might be due to insulin resistance, I asked my doctor for a comprehensive blood panel. We also measured testosterone and estradiol levels. The estradiol results were good, indicating the supplementation was working. But testosterone told a different story: in six months, my already low levels had almost dropped to zero. No wonder my blood pressur
How Estrogen and Progesterone Help Control Inflammation & Inflammaging In Perimenopause And Beyond
During perimenopause, NF-κB activity is likely to increase. So, what exactly is NF-κB, and why does it matter? NF-κB is a key inflammatory trigger that can boost systemic inflammation. This can lead to brain fog, fatigue, depression, hot flashes, and raise the risk of conditions like osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases, gut microbiota issues, and many more. Listen in to learn how estrogen can su
Systematic Inflammation in Perimenopausal Women: The Impact of Hormonal Deficiency On Your Body
In my late 30s, perimenopause began, and suddenly I found myself a regular at various doctors. They told me: Change your job, you're too stressed, get therapy, here's a herbal remedy, you're bipolar, take lithium medication. You might not be surprised that none of that helped; instead, I was crashing deeper and deeper into crisis (not even mentioning financial loss). My body was on fir
Surprise: How Antibacterial Eye Drops Can Help With Autoimmune Eye Inflammation During Perimenopause
Deep into perimenopause, I was plagued by recurring eye inflammation. Even after identifying various potential causes, preventing it remained difficult. Lifestyle changes offered some relief but were not enough. As a last resort, I used antibacterial eye drops. I didn't expect them to work since my inflammation was autoimmune, not bacterial. Surprisingly, they did help. I discovered that these
Confusing: Perimenopause Is Natural, But A Condition With Similar Symptoms Is Considered A Disease.
Unable to sleep again because of an inflamed, painful eye, I searched online and discovered Sjögren's syndrome. Also known as Sjögren's disease, it was first documented in the 1930s. To my surprise, it has many symptoms similar to perimenopause, and most sufferers are women in their middle ages. Continue reading to learn more about the condition, its effects, treatment options, and ways yo
My Friend's Battle with Perimenopause: Heavy Bleeding, Anemia, and Hormone Therapy Challenges
My friend went through intense perimenopause, experiencing years of heavy bleeding, severe anemia, and daily battles, feeling like she was bleeding to death. Eventually, she had her uterus removed. While the bleeding stopped, she instantly entered postmenopause in her late 30s. She was prescribed low-dose estradiol, but it provides limited bone protection and doesn't effectively prevent viscer
How Perimenopause Impacts Your Adrenal Glands: Managing Cortisol And Adrenaline To Improve Wellbeing
The adrenal glands produce adrenaline and cortisol. Interestingly, during perimenopause, they also continue to produce estrogen, even as ovarian production declines. Additionally, they generate testosterone, which can be converted into estrogen. Many women in this stage experience notable decreases in their ability to handle stress, with minor triggers sometimes causing significant reactions. This
Boost Your Testosterone Naturally During Perimenopause: Easy Lifestyle Hacks!
In the perimenopause community, there is a lot of talk about testosterone. But before considering testosterone supplementation, how about boosting your testosterone production naturally? Yes, for better or worse, our daily lifestyle choices greatly affect our testosterone levels. While drinking a glass of orange juice lowers testosterone levels (due to a spike in insulin), lifting weights followed
13 Hidden Causes of Inflammation During Perimenopause (And How to Fight Back)
Exposure to wind, bacteria, viruses, or mascara can lead to eye inflammation. However, during perimenopause, inflammation can occur in many areas beyond the eyes. This is due to hormonal imbalances, such as fluctuating estrogen and progesterone, spikes in FSH or LH, or low androgen levels, which can all trigger inflammation. Other factors like insulin resistance, digestive problems, and newly deve
Understanding LH Spikes and Inflammation During Perimenopause: What You Need to Know
What if your Luteinizing Hormone spikes even when there isn't a follicle ready to respond to the hormone's message? What if you notice inflammation around ovulation? This inflammation can appear as migraines, constipation, diarrhea, severe brain fog, and many other symptoms. It also affects the vascular system and—worst case—can even help tumor cells spread. Learn what you can do to reduce
Understanding Inflammation During Your Cycle And Perimenopause: Tips To Manage It
Did you know that your body goes into a pro-inflammatory state twice during your cycle? While this is a normal and healthy process, during perimenopause, this usually well-regulated inflammation can become excessive. It may affect your eyes, digestion, trigger migraines, and cause many other autoimmune issues, as well as mental and cognitive conditions. Discover what has helped me manage inflammat
Perimenopause, Stress, and Inflammation: Exploring the Surprising Link and Possible Solutions
I was so glad that I had been able to prevent eye inflammation. Unexpectedly, it recurred after exposure to a major stressor. Tune in to hear what has helped me keep it at bay, and what I'll do differently the next time I'm under major stress.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindheart
Puberty, Pregnancy, Perimenopause: The 3P of Insulin Insensitivity & How It Can Be a Good Thing
When in perimenopause, know about the 3P of depression. Understanding them can help you and your healthcare practitioners find the help you need, rather than "just" covering them with antidepressants or sending you to therapy. As there are 3P of depression, there are also 3P of insulin insensitivity. During puberty and pregnancy, insulin insensitivity is actually a very good thing. But d
The Ultimate Perimenopause Cycle & Symptom Tracker Incl. Glucose-Ketone-Index | Privacy Guaranteed
Tracking my perimenopausal transition has helped me get the relief and help I urgently needed. Since developing the "My Peri•menopause Journey" tracker, I've discovered that my glucose and ketone levels also affect my symptoms. Therefore, I'm considering adding glucose and ketone levels, the Glucose-Ketone-Index (GKI), and the Dr. Boz Ratio to the tracker. That way, you could eas
Perimenopause, Insulin, & the Pancreas: Understanding the Interplay Can Even Improve Your Digestion
As many women transition through perimenopause, they develop insulin insensitivity. Many of them then develop elevated insulin levels, which can lead to food cravings, hunger spikes, impaired digestion, visceral fat, inflammation, cardiovascular disease, neurological disease, and more. But where is insulin actually made? What does that factory—aka our pancreas—look like? And what happens to all th
Understanding Insulin Insensitivity During Perimenopause: What Every Woman Should Know
Insulin insensitivity is going to affect many perimenopausal women. Many think of insulin as a bad thing, but it's a very important messenger in our bodies. It helps us use and store energy, keep our blood vessels healthy, and more. But for insulin to do its work properly, it needs to be in balance and not constantly stimulated. It's not just too many cookies that can raise your insulin le
Inflammation, Keto Diet & Perimenopause: Tracking Breakthroughs & Fallbacks in Eye Inflammation
Eye inflammation has been a trusted partner during ovulation in the most recent cycles. Taking estrogen continuously and staying in a light ketogenic state helped prevent that inflammation for the first time. However, after adding carbs and skipping the gel at the start of a new cycle, the inflammation returned right away. Tune in to follow me on my quest to find what helps prevent inflammation du
Perimenopause and Menopause in a K-Drama: Breaking Taboos and Sparking Conversation
Menopause got pictured in a recent K-Drama! So happy to see this female transition take center stage. To my surprise, menopause was shown as red cheeks, which can be treated by a dermatologist in two sessions. While researching what that condition might be, I found that some women develop rosacea. Let's follow the lead of "Iron Family" and speak about perimenopause and menopause. Tog
Activities to Fight Inflammation During Perimenopause Don't Work? Try Monitor Your Glucose & Ketones
In the midst of perimenopause, I've levelled up my lifestyle: Exercise, saunas, cold plunges, more daylight exposure, better sleep, and keeping stress at bay have become staples. Additionally, hormone therapy has helped all those measures to really kick in. While many symptoms improved, inflammation kept recurring severely. As insulin insensitivity is common during perimenopause, I decided to
Pruning the Root Cause: How Perimenopause Symptoms Are Treated Wrong (and What Women Really Need)
For a tree to stay healthy and heal properly, you need to cut a damaged branch (when needed) very close to the trunk. If you leave a big stump, water and ice can enter, and the tree may slowly rot from the inside out. This made me think about how women are treated and supported during perimenopause and menopause. We’re often told: reduce your stress, eat more protein, try this antidepressant, and
Perimenopause and Bone Health: Crucial Link Between Ovaries, Bones, and Metabolic Health
Ancient cultures knew: The soul lives in the bones. Could the "I'm just a shadow of myself" feeling many perimenopausal women experience be linked to bone loss? Our ovaries and bones are central to metabolic health. As the ovaries slow production during perimenopause, the spotlight shifts to the bones. Paired with strong muscles, they can help us age more healthily. Tune in to learn
How Excel Helped Me Conquer Perimenopause: My Personal Journey and Tips
For years, I searched for doctors to help me understand and manage the physical, mental, and emotional challenges of perimenopause. Neither could provide the answers I needed, nor did they suggest that my ever-growing list of symptoms could be related to perimenopause. Surprisingly, my passion for Excel uncovered connections, correlations, and solutions that changed my life. Excel literally saved
Perimenopausal Care: Affecting 30-50% of Women's Life and Health | Why It Matters
The perimenopausal transition is just natural. So is pregnancy. However, would you ever consider having and giving birth to a baby without thorough care and the guidance of experts? Perimenopause and post-menopause easily make up a third ofa woman's life. What we do in this transitional phase can significantly affect how we grow into older age. It can also help reduce the risk of a plethora of
Understanding Perimenopause Inflammation: How Diet & Insulin Resistance Impact Your Long-Term Health
During perimenopause, I experienced widespread inflammation—my eyes often became inflamed, my joints were on fire, and my brain felt like mashed potatoes. While exercise, sauna sessions, better sleep, and hormone therapy alleviated some of these symptoms, the inflammation kept returning. This led me to explore nutrition, glucose, and insulin, revealing that I, like many women in menopause, am insu
Excel Has Helped Me Master Perimenopausal Symptoms—Learn How It Can Help You, Too!
Welcome to my channel! Join me to find out why it's called "Excel with Mariana" and discover how I connect this to perimenopause. Don't forget to subscribe for more insights and tips!Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyone who wants to learn about per
Why Brain Huddles With Your Four Brain Characters Can Help You Navigate Perimenopause
Discover how your right brain is more than just the emotional center. Like the left brain, it also has both emotional and thinking components. While the left brain focuses on the past and future, the right brain lives in the present. Watch this video to learn about your two right brain characters and how to bring all four of your brain characters together in a brain huddle. This practice can boost
Understanding the Four Brain Characters | Mind, Emotions & Perimenopause
Discover the fascinating concept of the four brain characters as explained by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. This video explores the interplay between the left and right thinking and emotional brains, highlighting their vital roles. Learn why understanding your brain is especially important during the perimenopausal transition and find out what steps you can take to promote a healthier brain.Subscribe for
How Estradiol Gel and Low-Carb Diet Reduced My Sharp Eye Inflammation During Ovulation
For months, I struggled with recurring eye inflammation around ovulation. This cycle, it disappeared. Curious what changed? I used estradiol gel daily and tried a low-carb diet. Watch this video to discover how estrogen can influence inflammation in the body.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of k
Revitalize Your Energy During Perimenopause: Boost Liver Health, Find Joy & Get A Full Night's Sleep
Are you feeling hopeless, lifeless, judgmental, or withdrawn during perimenopause? Your wood energy and liver health might need extra love and care. Supporting your liver can also improve your sleep, helping you avoid those 3am wake-up calls. Watch this video to learn more about wood energy and discover how it can help you find joy again.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey.
Restore Kidney Energy During Perimenopause—Boost Mood, Skin & Vitality, Prevent Heart Palpitations
Discover how dryness becomes a key concern during perimenopause, affecting skin, hair, nails, and even causing ear sounds or tinnitus. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), balanced hydration is linked to the water element and kidney energy. Learn to recognize emotional signs of imbalanced kidney energy and get practical tips on how to strengthen it to improve your well-being.Subscribe for bi-wee
Staying Asleep During Perimenopause With The Help Of The 5 Elements
Many women experience waking up between 3am and 5am during perimenopause. Western medicine explains this phenomenon by fluctuating glucose and cortisol levels, which can cause disrupted sleep. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers additional insights through the organ clock, revealing that waking during this time may be linked to the liver signaling a call for help, long before we understood t
The 5 Elements Through the Lens of Perimenopause: Thousands of Years Old, Still Offering Insights
Heart Palpitations During Perimenopause? Hormonal imbalances might be the cause, or it could be an imbalance between your water and fire energies, indicating weak kidney energy. Learn about the 5 elements of TraditionalChinese Medicine and how they can help you find personalized remedies for a smoother transition through perimenopause and beyond.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause
Falling Asleep Easily During Perimenopause: Simple Hack to Balance Your Yin and Yang
During perimenopause, many women have difficulty falling asleep. While some use medication, oral progesterone, antidepressants, or that classic cup of warm milk, the idea of YinYang could also offer relief. Tune in to learn how to balance your YinYang energies and fall asleep more easily.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a
More Ease During Perimenopause: Simple Trick to Balance Your Yin and Yang Energies
Many doctors have a limited understanding of perimenopause, and even fewer are familiar with the concept of YinYang. Yet, YinYang is more than just an esoteric idea—it's central to health and wellbeing. Paying attention to YinYang during your perimenopausal transition can become your greatest strength.Discover how one simple trick can help you better balance your Yin and Yang.Subscribe for bi-
Mind-blowing fact: Your Grandma Gave Birth To Your Very First Cell
When you were born, about 50 trillion cells had been created, forming a tiny, adorable, and screaming bundle. But did you know that the very first cell from which you developed was born when your mother was born? Tune in to learn how your grandma gave birth to your very first cell and discover that you're mucholder than you thought… Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey.
Perimenopause and Octopus: The Connection You Should Know About, Especially for Brain Health
In evolution, humans and octopuses are very distant relatives. However, we do share a connection that hasn't been fully explored. In octopuses, after their eggs hatch, the optic gland sends hormonal signals to shut down the system. Humans have something similar to an octopus's optic glands. Possibly, those signals also influence how we transition through perimenopause and explain why life
Eye Inflammation During Perimenopause: These Remedies Eliminated the Inflammation in Just Two Days
Every new cycle, I experience eye inflammation. It might be caused by imbalances between estradiol and progesterone, low testosterone, surging FSH levels, or a combination of these. But what should I do when my eye is inflamed? Learn about three remedies that cleared the inflammation within just two days.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for you
Sauna and Cold Plunges During Perimenopause: Practical Tips to Help You Embrace the New Lifestyle
I hated going to saunas; it was just too hot, and I never really broke a sweat. After listening to many experts and learning about the benefits of saunas, I gave them another try. After six weeks, I noticed improvements in my overall well-being and health. Now, I go three times a week. Tune in to learn about my sauna routine and see how this lifestyle habit could help you, too.Subscribe for bi-wee
Understanding Your Pituitary Gland: This Master Gland That Impacts Your Perimenopause Journey
The Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is one of many hormones produced by the pituitary gland. But did you know that FSH levels can increase by 10 times, or even 100 times, during perimenopause and postmenopause? Listen in to learn how this change in pituitary production might impact other hormones and your overall health.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and
Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Perimenopause: Effects On Immune Cells, Fat Cells, and Your Brain
The effect of the Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) on immune cells, fat tissue, and the brain is massive, especially as we transition through perimenopause and menopause. Tune in to learn more about this often overlooked hormone.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyon
Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Perimenopause: How This Hormone Affects Your Vessels and Bones
Think the Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is done when stimulating the follicle? Think again. This hormone not only becomes more active during perimenopause and after menopause, but it also affects your immune cells, blood vessels, brain, and bones. In this episode, I give a general introduction to FSH and discuss its effects on blood vessels and bones. Tune in to learn more about this often ov
Eye Bath During Perimenopause? Fast Relief for Dry and Red Eyes | My Perimenopause Journey
A cold water bath could be the remedy you've been looking for to soothe your inflamed or dry eyes. Not only is the cold water soothing on the eye and a nice stimulation of your vagus nerve, but it also flushes out bacteria. Watch to see how easily this can be done.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing comm
Hungry During Perimenopause and Growing a PeriBelly? Sleep and Hormones Control Your Fat Cycle
A third of our lives is spent sleeping, yet doctors receive only about 1.2 hours of training on sleep. Shocking? Yes. Equally surprising is the lack of education on perimenopause and menopause. Even gynecologists do not get a full day of training on these topics. However, those transitional years form the foundation of the second half of women's lives and affect everything from health and soci
Perimenopause and Brain Health: When It's More Than 'Just Hormones' | My Perimenopause Journey
Some symptoms of perimenopause are so noticeable that they become part of everyday talk: hot flashes, heavy bleeding, or even switching from contact lenses to glasses. But there is one organ that orchestrates many of these symptoms and changes, and is affected by perimenopause itself: the brain. Tune in to learn why brain health is often overlooked, can lead to social isolation, and why diagnosis
Why Perimenopausal Eye Inflammation Occurs Despite Normal Progesterone And Testosterone Levels
When bleeding in the eye lasts longer than in other areas during perimenopause, you know something's wrong. I have seen eye doctors, general doctors, gynecologists, and other specialists; none have offered solutions for my recurring eye inflammation. Having tried higher doses of progesterone, the results were unfortunately inconsistent. Tune in to learn which other factor might be causing this
How Highly Processed Sugars Can Trigger Depression During Perimenopause & How To Prevent It
Having escaped Planet Darkness with rigid lifestyle changes, a sugar feast brought me right back to it. Tune in to learn how and why sugar can impact your brain and mental health, and what you can do to prevent it.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyone who wants to le
How Economies Are Hit By Women Going Through Perimenopause & Why They Need To Take Them Seriously
Sleep is said to cost nations 2% of their GDP. COVID-19 had an impact of 3.9% or higher on the GDP of many countries. Official numbers in Germany estimate the effects of Perimenopause at 9.4bn EUR, but this could easily reach 3.2% of GDP if left unchecked. Tune in to learn about more mindboggling numbers and why they impact all of us.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Fin
How Perimenopause Hugely Affects Your Body, And It Can Get Your Finances Tumbling, Too.
I did the math. Calculating what (doctor-recommended) job changes and severe perimenopausal effects have cost me gets my mind whirling. Tune in to hear the financial impact perimenopause can have, and that this is nothing any woman ought to shoulder individually.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community
Most Doctors Don't Know This: This 3P Formula Can Help You Beat Depression During Perimenopause
For more than five years, I have consulted with doctors because I noticed severe phases of depression. Lots of remedies were prescribed, and even recommendations were spoken for me to change my job and employer. None of the prescriptions, recommendations, or even therapy helped. Surprisingly, none of the practitioners have checked for the 3P for depressive symptoms. Checking for them early would h
How Dry Skin During Perimenopause Can Be An Indicator Of Brain Health and Function & How To Hydrate
I can see and feel daily how hormonal changes of perimenopause have made my skin crave more moisture. What I wasn't aware of is that our brains also experience a loss of hydration during perimenopause and post-menopause. That can affect cognition, mood, and, of course, brain health. Tune in to find out more, and what you can do to level up the moisture within your system.Subscribe for bi-weekl
How Red Eye Can Be Both A Symptom Of Too Little Progesterone Or Testosterone & How You Can Find Out
Finally, having found what might be causing my cyclical red eye, I've heard of another possible cause. Tune in to learn what might be causing your eye to inflame with each new cycle.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyone who wants to learn about perimenopause and
How Depression A Week After Menstruation Can Be A Sign Of Perimenopause & What You Can Do About It
Having heard that hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause can trigger depression, I consulted my gynecologist. My doctor knew about depressive phases pre-menstruation for many of her patients. However, my depressive phase was a good week into the cycle, and the reaction was "Well, that's unusual.". Tune in to hear what might have caused my "unusual" symptom and what fina
How Some Doctors Don't Care About Perimenopausal Women, And How You Can Identify Them
When I wasn't able to move my shoulder after surgery, I was told that was just a normal thing to happen with age. Years later, when consulting my gynecologist about hormone therapy, she told me I was too young to be in perimenopause. While flattering, at 45 years, I was right in the midst of the hormonal rollercoaster and everything, but too young for it. Tune in to hear what has helped me get
How Negative Thoughts and Sugar Spikes Are Bad For Your Brain, Especially During Perimenopause
Having a good balance between estrogen and progesterone is helpful during perimenopause. But sugar and the seeking of novelty and dopamine hits can hijack any efforts, eventually getting you on a downward spiral. People with spontaneous brains, ADD, or ADHD are most affected. Tune in to hear about kind acts you can do to your brain, and during which phase of your cycle they might be most effective
How Some Women Thrive On A Supplement & Others Change Their Lives To Make It Through Perimenopause
I noticed that I was getting severe depression during certain phases of my cycle. Then, a friend shared that taking a vitamin had helped her sister during perimenopause. But for me, they didn't do any magic. It took months, lots of research, trial and error, and too many, too long phases of despair to find my way back to life. Tune in to hear what has helped, and what has been the cause.Subscr
How Kind Words Can Be Wrong & Why Perimenopausal Symptoms Don't Just Happen By A Woman's Choice
Having dinner with my former boss, and sharing my life struggles and sensation that someone had pulled the plug from my life, he said, "It's you. You made the decision." While he meant them to be encouraging—words to make me feel capable of deciding to put the plug back in—the words were simply wrong. Tune in to hear how women going through perimenopause are struggling, and are not s
How Hormonal Excess Or Imbalance Can Reek Havoc In Your Brain, And What You Can Do To Prevent It
Spontaneous brains, and oftentimes the brains of people with ADD or ADHD, are low on dopamine. For women in perimenopause, that can be perilous, especially when levels of estrogen and progesterone are low. Tune in to what can help stabilize well-being, prevent visits to the darkest pits, and keep you going.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for y
How Estrogen And Progesterone Are Best Friends Forever, And What They Do During The Female Cycle
I did not know how these two hormones affect the female cycle. But once I entered perimenopause, I realized that I needed to understand what they are doing. This is the information I wish I had known years ago.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyone who wants to learn
How Facing A Stressful Conversation During Perimenopause Can Be Easy Again. Yes, It's Possible!
For years, my job was to interact with people, to identify areas for improvement, and to lead critical conversations. Until I was no longer able to. Even a dinner with friends was so stressful that it took me days to recharge. Unexpectedly, that is changing now, and I want to give you hope that it can change for you, too.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and in
How Earl Grey Tea and Black Sesame Soup Can Help Reduce Dryness During Perimenopause
When feeling low on energy or craving something sweet, I do this. These two hacks are nutritious, healthy, and fun to eat. Tune in to hear how doing something good for your kidneys can be especially beneficial during perimenopause and can help ease symptoms.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of ki
How Within A Year I Suddenly Developed Six Myomas, And How That Likely Is Related To Perimenopause
Last year, a friend in Seoul shared with me that her gynecologist had detected six myomas within her uterus. This year, my doctor in Berlin also told me, "There are six myomas in your uterus.". Now, is that part of a magical friendship, or could it be that going through Perimenopause could be the cause?Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration
How I Turned From An Anti-Fan Of Female Hormones To An Advocate For Hormone Therapy
Having had a horrendous experience with hormonal contraception, I was convinced to never ever take hormones again. That was, until I reached perimenopause. I took a heart, took hormones, and am so glad I did. Learn about the reasons why.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and
How Perimenopause Has Cost Me More Than 250,000 EUR And What You Can Do To Avoid Such Losses
When faced with substantial life decisions, I was certain to have considered every relevant factor—except for perimenopause. Tune in to hear why perimenopause, career, and work are not "just" personal topics, but also collective and systemic ones.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kin
How Eye Infection Could Be Caused By The Makeup You're Using, Or A Sign of Early Perimenopause
That new eyeshadow and mascara were causing my eyes to tear and inflame. But even after I stopped using makeup, the inflammation came back. It took a decade until I realized that it had been a sign of early perimenopause.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyone who want
How A Dry Nose and Gunk Balls Can Be Early Signs That You're In Perimenopause
While a dry nose is common during cold weather, my nose was dry all the time. Eventually, disrupting sleep and creating really ugly gunk balls. Tune in to find out what has helped, and why listening to my body's signals was so important.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies,
How Using Earplugs Is Not The Solution For Ear Noise During Perimenopause
Doctors told me that ear noise was something I just had to live with. Check-ups stated that there was nothing wrong with my ears. Yet it became so bad that I could only shut out the noise by wearing earplugs, until I found a better solution...Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladie
How Stress at Work Can Affect Your Brain and Mental Health During Perimenopause and Menopause
Work had always been stressful, but somehow, instead of thriving in it, I was no longer able to cope. Little did I know that my deteriorating mental health was part of a vicious cycle of stress, inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and brain health. Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted
How Perimenopausal Hormone Deficiency and Imbalance Cause Red Eye and Inflammation
Eye inflammation had become a staple of my PMS, but HRT has helped me see more clearly. Tune in to hear how higher hormone doses have helped me reduce the hormonal imbalance that caused it.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyone who wants to learn about perimenopause a
How Perimenopause Was Misdiagnosed as Bipolar Disorder & Why I Keep Getting a Red Eye
Diagnosed with episodes of depression and bipolar disorder, it finally showed that my symptoms were caused by something else: Perimenopause.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyone who wants to learn about perimenopause and menopause. Everything is researched, self-expl
How Hitting the Gym Can Help You Reclaim Your Mental Health During Perimenopause and Menopause
Exercise has helped me reclaim my mental health during perimenopause. Tune in to how group training has helped me make exercise a new habit, and how I've learned to lift the "big guys" weights.Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyone who wants to learn abo
