191 - Brain Fog in Perimenopause & Menopause: Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It

Ever walk into a room and forget why you're there? Lose your words mid-sentence in a meeting? Feel mentally slower than you used to? You're not imagining it — and you're not "losing it." In this episode of Hot & Healthy Menopause, Nicole van Hattem unpacks one of the most frustrating symptoms of perimenopause and menopause: brain fog. You'll learn: Why fluctuating estrogen and progesterone affect memory, focus, and mental clarity How inflammation quietly worsens brain fog The critical role omega-3 and omega-6 balance plays in brain health Why stress and poor sleep amplify cognitive symptoms Practical, evidence-based steps to clear the fog and feel sharp again Nicole also shares how tracking your symptoms and testing your omega balance can take the guesswork out of your menopause journey — and help you make confident, informed decisions about your health. ✨ Helpful resources mentioned in this episode: Download the free Menopause Symptom Tracker at nicolevanhattem.com Explore omega balance testing and targeted nutrition support Learn how to work with Nicole for personalised menopause and executive wellbeing coaching Brain fog isn't a sign of decline — it's a signal. With the right support, clarity, confidence, and focus can return.