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Why Anxiety, Depression, and ADHD Feel Worse in Perimenopause (And What Your Brain Actually Needs)

Traci Season 2 Episode 18

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Many women experience worsening anxiety, depression, and ADHD symptoms during perimenopause—but it’s not “just stress.” In this episode, Traci Herridge explains the neuroscience behind hormone fluctuations, how estrogen affects the brain, and why midlife women often feel mentally overwhelmed during this transition. Learn science-based strategies to stabilize mood, support dopamine and serotonin, and protect mental health through sleep, movement, nutrition, and lifestyle habits.


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