Louann Brizendine
Founder of the Women’s Mood and Hormone Clinic at UCSF and a neuropsychiatrist. She is also a New York Times bestselling author of 'The Female Brain' and 'The Male Brain'.
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Jun 23, 2026 • 47min
63: Louann Brizendine : The Brain-Hormone Conversation Every Woman Needs Before Menopause
Dr. Louann Brizendine, neuropsychiatrist and bestselling author who studies the female brain and menopause. She talks about libido starting in the brain, the role of testosterone and how testing and dosing matter. She explains estrogen’s effects on brain fog and timing for hormone therapy. She also covers sleep, dementia risk, caffeine/alcohol, movement, and why boundaries often strengthen in midlife.
Jun 23, 2025 • 1h
BONUS: A Unique Perspective on Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Louann Brizendine
Dr. Louann Brizendine, a neuropsychiatrist and founder of the Women’s Mood and Hormone Clinic at UCSF, discusses her insights on perimenopause and menopause based on her latest book. She reframes these life transitions as powerful opportunities for growth. Key topics include hormone fluctuations affecting sleep and the importance of lifestyle choices. Brizendine also addresses misconceptions from the Women's Health Initiative regarding hormone therapy, advocating for better understanding of women's health during these stages.
May 31, 2018 • 43min
#410: The Male Brain
Louann Brizendine, a neuropsychiatrist and author, discusses the biology behind male behavior. She explains how the male brain is wired differently from the female brain due to testosterone exposure in the womb and during puberty. She also explores the impact of testosterone on male behavior during love, fatherhood, and aging. This podcast provides insights into the male brain and offers a guide to understanding why men act the way they do.
