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The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy Pelz

Perimenopausal-Brain Toolkit: Moving, Raging & Getting with Besties - Dr. Mariza Snyder

Nov 18, 2024
Dr. Mariza Snyder, a functional practitioner and women’s hormone expert, shares her personal journey through perimenopause, highlighting the mental health challenges she faced, much like her mother before her. The conversation explores the importance of community support and friendships during this life transition. They discuss coping strategies like 'rage dancing' and the benefits of fasting for brain health. Dr. Mariza also advocates for better women's healthcare, emphasizing the necessity of holistic approaches and self-care to navigate these transformative years.
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Quick takeaways

  • Recognizing that irritability and depression during perimenopause are often linked to hormonal changes is essential for mental health awareness.
  • The inadequacy of traditional medical approaches highlights the need for empathetic healthcare providers experienced in women's hormonal health.

Deep dives

Navigating Perimenopause and Mental Health

The episode highlights the mental health challenges that women experience during perimenopause, emphasizing the importance of recognizing that many symptoms, such as irritability and depression, can be linked to hormonal changes. Dr. Marisa Snyder shares her personal experiences, encouraging listeners to differentiate between life stressors and hormonal influences on their mental health. She points out that eight out of ten symptoms of perimenopause are related to brain function, often leading to anxiety, mood swings, and cognitive difficulties. The discussion aims to normalize these experiences, reassuring women that feeling overwhelmed and irritable is common during this transitional phase.

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