742: Perimenopause Or Career Burnout: Why Your Mental Energy Changes in Midlife

742: Perimenopause Or Career Burnout: Why Your Mental Energy Changes in Midlife

April 30, 2026 · 22 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the mental energy drain experienced by midlife women and its connection to perimenopause and career burnout.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the very real mental energy drain that so many midlife women are experiencing—and how it can quietly lead to career burnout. From mood swings, irritation, and resentment to brain fog and forgetfulness in high-stakes moments, these changes can leave you feeling like you’re not yourself anymore. But here’s the truth: this is not a willpower problem or a personal failure— it’s a biological shift happening during perimenopause with very real professional consequences. This episode is a call to stop suffering in silence and start advocating for better support, awareness, and care for women in this phase of life. If you’re ready to reclaim your clarity and confidence— and step fully into your most powerful chapter—this conversation is for you. Tune in here! IN THIS EPISODE The neuroendocrine transition happening in perimenopause How to adapt when your brain is functioning less in midlife Different hormone changes and what they mean for your body Understanding your biology and supporting your brain in midlife Why strategic lifestyle changes matter the most right now How to get my top recommendations for battling brain fog from my new book, The…

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