The Art of Being Well The Primal Menopausal Diet & Rewriting Women’s Longevity | Dr. Mindy Pelz
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Dec 11, 2025 
Dr. Mindy Pelz, a bestselling author and women's health expert, dives into the nuanced world of menopause and longevity. She reveals why women should harmonize rather than biohack their biology, emphasizing the neurological roots of irritability and brain fog. Dr. Pelz explains how estrogen influences neurochemicals and discusses the benefits of the Primal Menopausal Diet, promoting simple food choices. She also highlights the menopausal brain's preference for ketones and strategies for lifestyle changes that restore balance. Intuitive living and personalized health choices take center stage.
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Brain Rewires Into Focused Leadership
- Menopause rewires the female brain from cross-referenced (both hemispheres) to more lateralized processing.
- This shift reduces people-pleasing and increases focus and self-directed leadership.
Estrogen Controls A Neurochemical Network
- Estrogen stimulates a 'girl gang' of >12 neurochemicals including dopamine, serotonin, acetylcholine, GABA, oxytocin, and melatonin.
- When estrogen falls, multiple neurotransmitters shift together, explaining mood, motivation, memory, and social changes.
Use Lifestyle To Rebuild Neurochemistry
- Use lifestyle tools to restore neurotransmitters: seek novelty for dopamine and practice storytelling for acetylcholine.
- Small daily behaviors like trying new activities and prompting memories can rebalance neurochemicals.
