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This episode explores the impact of menopause and perimenopause on mental health with expert insights from Dr. Judith Joseph.

Want to understand how menopause and perimenopause affect your mental health, mood and brain — and what you can do to stay clear, resilient and emotionally steady through it? With growing global attention on the impact of hormonal shifts on women’s mental health, this episode of MenoPositive breaks down what’s really happening — and how to navigate it with confidence. Lisa sits down with Dr. Judith Joseph, a globally recognised psychiatrist, researcher and mental health expert, to unpack the connection between hormones, brain function, emotional wellbeing and midlife mental health. Together, they explore how menopause is not a decline — but a shift that, when understood properly, can be managed, supported and even optimised. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How perimenopause and menopause impact the brain, mood and cognitive function • How to distinguish between hormonal changes vs depression and anxiety • The difference between mental health and emotional health — and why it matters • How to proactively support your mental health, resilience and happiness in midlife Connect with Dr. Judith · Follow Dr. Judith on Instagram – TikTok - YouTube · Take her T.I.E.S Survey for mental…

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