Bitesize with Angela: How to Boost Your Mood, Productivity & Mental Clarity in Perimenopause

Aug 1, 2025

Discover how perimenopause influences mood and brain function through low estrogen levels impacting key neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin. Learn about the importance of physical exercise, gratitude, and spending time outdoors to boost mental clarity. Explore the significance of nurturing relationships for enhancing feelings of connection and happiness. Additionally, gain insights into mindful technology use and how reducing screen time can help maintain dopamine levels for improved well-being.

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INSIGHT

Hormones Affect Mood-Neurotransmitters

Low estrogen during perimenopause lowers key neurotransmitters like dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins.
These changes can raise anxiety, mood swings, depression, irritability, and brain fog.

INSIGHT

Women and Midlife Mental Health Risks

Women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with depression or anxiety during midlife.
They also face higher risks for Alzheimer's, autoimmune disorders, migraines, strokes, and brain tumors.

INSIGHT

Midlife Mood Low but Improves

Life satisfaction often dips during perimenopause but improves after menopause and into old age.
This trend matches broader happiness research showing midlife is the lowest point for well-being.

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Angela dives deep into the intricate relationship between mood, brain fog, neurotransmitters, and hormones, particularly during perimenopause.

In this bitesize, learn how low oestrogen levels can impact key neurotransmitters like dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins, leading to increased anxiety and mood swings.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Impact of Hormones on Mental Health: Low oestrogen levels during perimenopause can negatively affect neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin
Optimising Neurotransmitters: Engaging in activities that stimulate neurotransmitter production—such as physical exercise, spending time in nature, and practicing gratitude
Importance of Connection: Building and maintaining strong relationships is crucial for boosting oxytocin levels, which enhances feelings of love and connection
Mindful Technology Use: Reducing screen time, especially in the morning, can help maintain higher dopamine levels

TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS:

[00:00:36] Mood and neurotransmitters connection.

[00:03:35] Perimenopause and brain changes.

[00:06:21] The dose effect of neurotransmitters.

[00:12:51] Importance of nature walks.

[00:15:51] 21 day hormone reset program.

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ABOUT THE HOST

Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.

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