Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+ Ep. 528 The Hidden Power of Menopause – How to Rewire Your Brain & Thrive After 40 | Menopause with Dr. Mindy Pelz
Dec 13, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Mindy Pelz, a New York Times bestselling author and women's health expert, explores the transformative power of menopause. She highlights how neurochemical shifts can lead to personal reinvention and emotional clarity. Dr. Pelz urges women to view symptoms as signals for change and emphasizes the importance of boundaries and new experiences. They also delve into the impacts of trauma, the role of oxytocin in relationships, and ways to create a supportive environment during this pivotal stage of life.
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Menopause As An Awakening
- Menopause can be reframed as an awakening that frees women from lifelong performative behaviors shaped by hormones and culture.
- Mindy Pelz argues this transition reveals authenticity and an opportunity to redesign life on your terms.
Social Conditioning Shapes Women's Voices
- Carol Gilligan's research shows girls become trained to make decisions through relation and selflessness during adolescence.
- Pelz connects that conditioning to how estrogen organizes the brain toward people-pleasing roles.
Menopause As A Leadership Opportunity
- If every menopausal woman was taught to see the phase as a time to reinvent and let go, societal empowerment could accelerate.
- Pelz envisions menopause as a leadership moment for women to lead differently in society.
