Pause, Please! The Empowered Perimenopause Playbook
Welcome to Pause, Please!, the podcast that empowers you to navigate the journey of perimenopause with confidence, knowledge, and a sense of humor. Hosted by Dr. Sara Kinnon, a licensed naturopathic physician and a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner specializing in women's health and hormones, this show is your go-to resource for understanding and thriving through the unique challenges and transformations of perimenopause.
In each episode, Dr. Kinnon dives deep into the symptoms, treatments, and lifestyle changes that can make this transitional period not just manageable but truly empowering. From hot flashes and mood swings to brain fog and weight shifts, we cover it all with expert insights, practical advice, and a touch of wit. You'll hear from leading experts in the field, as well as real women sharing their stories and strategies for success.
Whether you're just starting to experience the first signs of perimenopause or are well into your journey, Pause, Please! is here to help you reclaim your vitality, balance your hormones, and embrace this stage of life with enthusiasm. Tune in to discover how you can transform perimenopause from a pause into a powerful new chapter.
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Pause, Please! The Empowered Perimenopause Playbook
The Invisible Impact: Why Perimenopause Anxiety and Irritability Are Not Just Stress
"Pause Please: The Empowered Perimenopause Playbook" dives into the invisible, yet profound, impact of hormonal shifts on women's mental health and cognitive function. Hosted by Dr. Sara Kinnon, a naturopathic physician and Menopause Society certified practitioner, this episode validates the common experience of increased anxiety, irritability, emotional reactivity, and even sudden onset of ADHD symptoms during perimenopause. Dr. Kinnon breaks down the hormonal neuroscience, explaining how declining and fluctuating estrogen directly influences key neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and GABA, causing emotional shifts that are often tragically missed or misattributed to stress alone.
This episode is critical for women in their 40s and 50s who feel that their brain has changed. Dr. Kinnon addresses the rising trend of women being diagnosed with ADHD for the first time in midlife, explaining how estrogen's supportive role in dopamine modulation (key for attention and focus) disappears during the transition, unmasking underlying executive function issues. Listeners will learn the evidence-based supports available, including the role of Hormone Therapy (MHT) for stabilizing mood, targeted use of mental health medications, and the power of therapies like Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).
Ultimately, Dr. Kinnon empowers listeners to understand that their emotional changes are physiological, not a character flaw. Tune in to "Pause Please" to discover crucial lifestyle strategies (sleep hygiene, stress resilience, nutrition), evidence-based supplements (magnesium, saffron, adaptogens), and how to effectively advocate for yourself when seeking treatment. You are not broken; you are becoming. Subscribe for more clarity and support on your perimenopause journey.
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