289 | Why Women Experience Brain Fog During Perimenopause & Menopause, Natural Ways to Regain Clarity
From Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health | Weight Loss, Energy, Natural Medicine, Hormones by Rekishia L. McMillan, MSW, CINHC
May 17, 2026 · 24 min · Episode 289
About this episode
Dr. Rekishia McMillan discusses the impact of hormonal changes during menopause on women's mental clarity and offers natural strategies for brain health.
In this episode, Dr. Rekishia McMillan shares her personal journey navigating perimenopause, mental health challenges, and brain fog while serving in the military. She explores how hormonal changes during menopause can impact memory, mood, focus, and emotional wellbeing, while offering natural, faith-aligned strategies to support brain health, mental clarity, and hormonal balance. Women will learn practical ways to nourish the brain, support the hippocampus, and better understand the connection between hormones and mental health during midlife.
People in this episode
Host: Rekishia L. McMillan
Topics covered
- perimenopause
- menopause
- brain fog
- mental health
- hormonal changes
- natural strategies
- brain health
Keywords
- brain fog
- perimenopause
- menopause
- mental health
- hormonal balance
- natural medicine
- clarity
- hippocampus
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: military
More episodes of Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health | Weight Loss, Energy, Natural Medicine, Hormones
- 290 | The Missing Link in Menopause Mental Health, 5 Reasons Why Fiber Matters More Than You Think · May 24, 2026 · 12 min
- 288 | Bone Loss, Weak Bones & Hormone Imbalance in Women, 5 Foods That Naturally Rebuild Bone Strength Through Osteoblast Activation (+ Bonus Recipe) · May 10, 2026 · 11 min
- 287 | Menopause Joint Pain & Bone Loss in Women, 7 Natural Ways to Restore Strength, Mobility & Hormonal Balance · May 3, 2026 · 15 min
- 286 | Tired, Wired & Out of Sync? How Women Can Reset Their Circadian Rhythm for Hormonal Balance, Better Sleep & Energy · April 5, 2026 · 12 min
- 285 | The Overlooked Cause of Allergies in Women: Gut Health, Hormones & Immune System Connection · March 29, 2026 · 23 min
- 284 | Lymphatic Drainage for Hormonal Balance, How Dry Brushing Supports Women’s Health · March 15, 2026 · 16 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health | Weight Loss, Energy, Natural Medicine, Hormones podcast page.