About this episode

This episode discusses the often-overlooked symptoms of menopause and how to address them through lifestyle changes and self-advocacy.

Is what you’re feeling “just aging” or something deeper? If you’ve ever wondered that, this episode is going to completely reframe the way you see your body. In this conversation, I sit down with Andrea Donsky to unpack the real story behind perimenopause and menopause, and why so many women feel blindsided by symptoms they were never warned about. We dive into the surprising reality that there are over 100 possible symptoms, many of them mental and cognitive, and why fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, and sleep disruption often show up long before hot flashes ever do. I also explore the frustrating gap in care where women are dismissed or told everything is normal, and what that means for how we advocate for ourselves. We go deeper into what is actually driving these symptoms, from blood sugar dysregulation and stress to nervous system overload and shifting hormones, and how all of it is more connected than you think. Andrea shares practical insights from her research and her book, including how nutrition, lifestyle, mindset, and even the way you think about your experience can dramatically impact how you move through this phase. What you’ll learn: Why the most common menopause…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Amie Hornaman

Guest: Andrea Donsky

Topics covered

• menopause
• perimenopause
• symptoms
• hormones
• nutrition
• mental health

Keywords

• menopause symptoms
• perimenopause
• fatigue
• anxiety
• brain fog
• blood sugar
• hormones

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