How Hormones Hijack Motivation And How To Get It Back

How Hormones Hijack Motivation And How To Get It Back

March 9, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 322

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This episode explores how hormones affect motivation and offers science-based strategies to regain drive.

What if your missing motivation isn’t a mindset problem but a hormone story your brain is trying to tell? In this week's episode I dive into how perimenopause impacts dopamine and cortisol, why tasks suddenly feel heavier, and how small, targeted changes can switch your drive back on without relying on willpower. I open up about nearly walking away from my practice, the fear that my spark was gone for good, and the science-based steps that brought it roaring back. I break down the oestrogen–...

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