Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky
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Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky
Ep #140: The Psychological Effects of Perimenopause & Menopause with Dr. Bev Young
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Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, addresses an often overlooked aspect of perimenopause and menopause: the psychological aspect. She is joined by Dr. Bev Young, a psychiatrist who specializes in mental health across all phases of a woman's life. Our podcast has been recognized as the top-ranked menopause podcast worldwide on Feedspot’s 2025 list of best Menopause Podcasts and Perimenopause Podcasts.
Topics Covered:
- Is it midlife, perimenopause, or menopause?
- Taking a holistic approach to mental health that goes beyond simply prescribing medications like antidepressants.
- The different mental health care providers including psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, and social workers.
- Dr. Young's approach includes examining sleep, life stressors, hormones, and other factors to help her patients feel better.
- We must understand how our relationships with friends and partners can be impacted at this phase and why we should not blame ourselves.
- Addressing how psychological factors can impact libido.
- Tips for communicating better in our relationships to get the support and understanding we need.
Dr. Bev Young's Ontario and Alberta Private Practice: https://betterbria.com/
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