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Brain fog, irritability, and burnout – What’s really going in your 40s and what you can do about it

Brain fog, irritability, and burnout – What’s really going in your 40s and what you can do about it

Update: 2025-04-08
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Feeling more tired, irritable, or overwhelmed than usual – but not sure why?

In this raw and relatable conversation, Sam Lindsay-German is joined again by Vera Wellness naturopath, Elysia Humphries, to unpack the real (and often hidden) symptoms of perimenopause and menopause – from brain fog and burnout to joint pain, weight gain, and loss of identity.

Together, they explore:

🌿 What perimenopause really looks like – and why it’s not just about hot flushes

🌿 The hidden symptoms that show up before your period disappears – from frozen shoulder to burnout

🌿 Why your hormones are impacting your joints, brain, energy, and even your tolerance for noise

🌿 How to support your cognitive health, mood, and resilience (even if you’ve got small kids and zero time to yourself)

🌿 The real story behind midlife weight gain – and why that “menopause belly” might actually be helping you

🌿 Natural medicine vs HRT – and why you don’t need to choose sides

Whether you’re in your 40s and feeling off, deep in the transition, or supporting someone else, this episode will help you feel seen, supported, and better equipped for what’s ahead.

Recommended resources from this episode:

  • 📖 Wise Power by Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer

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Brain fog, irritability, and burnout – What’s really going in your 40s and what you can do about it

Brain fog, irritability, and burnout – What’s really going in your 40s and what you can do about it

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