About this episode

This episode explores how hormonal changes after 40 can lead to increased anxiety and emotional dysregulation in moms, featuring insights from hormone expert Dr. Mariza.

If you've wondered why moms feel more anxious, overwhelmed, and reactive after 40 , you're not alone. Hormonal changes can affect your brain, stress response, and parenting in surprising ways. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares how Regulation First Parenting™ helps families navigate emotional dysregulation with confidence and calm. Parenting is already demanding, but when perimenopause enters the picture, many moms suddenly find themselves feeling exhausted, forgetful, short-tempered, and emotionally overwhelmed. In this episode with hormone expert Dr. Mariza, we unpack the science behind these changes and share practical ways to support your brain, hormones, and nervous system. It's not bad parenting—it's a dysregulated brain navigating a major biological transition. Why do moms feel more anxious, overwhelmed, and reactive after 40? Perimenopause is more than changing hormones—it's a major neuroendocrine transition that directly impacts brain function, stress resilience, memory, and emotional regulation . As estrogen fluctuates, the brain has to work harder, making everyday parenting feel much more difficult. A mom who once handled school drop-offs, work meetings, and bedtime with…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Roseann Capanna Hodge

Guest: Dr. Mariza

Topics covered

• anxiety
• parenting
• hormonal changes
• perimenopause
• nervous system regulation
• emotional dysregulation

Keywords

• anxiety
• overwhelmed
• reactive
• perimenopause
• hormones
• neuroendocrine transition
• emotional regulation
• parenting challenges

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