469 - Perimenopause Brain Fog & Fatigue? What Doctors Aren't Telling You

When your hormones start shifting in midlife, it can feel like you're losing your mind – and no one prepared you for it. Dr. Mindy Pelz knows this spiral all too well. In this raw and deeply validating conversion, she shares what really happens to a woman's brain, body, and identity during perimenopause – and why saying "I'm not okay" might be the most healing step you can take. Dr. Mindy Pelz is a New York Times bestselling author and a leading voice in women's health, hormones, and aging. Her books, including Eat Like a Girl , Fast Like a Girl , and her new book: Age Like a Girl empower women to work with their biology, not against it. Through her top-ranked podcast, The Resetter Podcast , and YouTube channel with 110M+ views, Dr. Mindy is changing the menopause conversation, helping women unlock energy, brain clarity, and purpose in their second half of life. WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Searching for the "new you" as you navigate midlife 02:45 Understanding menopause with a fresh perspective 05:57 The emotional toll it takes to break down and break free 09:08 Why it's powerful to get vulnerable and acknowledging our struggles 11:54 Welcome to the Goo Phase 15:01 The Grandmother Hypothesis will redefine purpose in midlife 36:32 How to embrace the power of the crone 42:04 Understanding how the brain remodels during menopause 49:34 Navigating the neurochemical changes and emotional sensitivity 01:00:55 Reclaiming your identity and prioritizing self-care Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all our episodes on YouTube → http://www.youtube.com/marieforleo COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: Grab your copy of Mindy's new book, Age Like a Girl → https://amzn.to/4pWjmWa Watch my Free Masterclass: Stop Making These 3 Profit Killing Mistakes… Before It's Too Late → https://www.marieforleo.com/freeclass Are you struggling through those moments where your brain just goes, "ugh, not now"... and you can't get moving? Grab my 1-Minute Motivators to get you back on track FAST. → https://marieforleo.com/motivators If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review!