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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2025 · 30 MIN

#201 Brain on Pause How Estrogen Impacts Your Mood, Focus, and Sleep—and What You Can Do About It

from Menopause Made Easy with Tanya · host Tanya Willis

In this powerful episode, I unpack how declining estrogen levels during perimenopause and menopause affect five key neurotransmitters—serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, acetylcholine, and GABA—and how these brain chemicals influence mood, memory, energy, focus, and sleep.Learn how to spot the signs of imbalance, what they sound like in your everyday life, and simple, natural strategies to support your brain chemistry through this transition. From food to supplements to daily habits—this episode is packed with practical tools to help you feel like yourself again.What You’ll Learn:How estrogen impacts key brain chemicalsWhat it means when you feel flat, forgetful, unmotivated, or anxiousSimple nutrition and lifestyle shifts to balance neurotransmittersReal-life examples and mindset tips to feel empowered, not broken Tune in if you’ve ever thought:“Why am I so irritable lately?”“Where did my motivation go?”“I can’t remember anything!”“Why am I waking up at 3 a.m. wide awake?”  🎧 Listen now to understand how to become the CEO of your health so that you can THRIVE after 35!!!Listen on Spotify and Apple, You TubeIf you want to build muscle - invest in yourself and join The Vibrant Living Academy https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/vibrant-living-studio If you want weekly support, your questions answered, a supportive group of women and PROGRESS, join the Midlife Reboot https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/midlifereboot ⁠⁠⁠⁠  PLEASE share this episode - ladies - we need to lift each other up - we want our besties right with us as we navigate our 50's, 60's 70s and beyond!! 5 Hacks to Cut Cravings Freebie!!  https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/5-Hacks-to-Cut-Cravings For more support Midlife Reboot   ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/midlifereboot ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want new movement classes every week plus follow along programs such as:  💙30 Day Roller Challenge🔥🔥METABOLIC RESET🔥🔥⭐Gut & Butt Challenge🥰Face Lift Series💪Sexy Arms & 🩱ABS Challenge 👣Mobility Matters 🏋️‍♀️Boost Your Bone Health Join us at Vibrant living Academy https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/vibrant-living-studio  Living Libations for dry brushes and lymph+ tonic THANK YOU for using my affiliate links https://ca.livinglibations.com/?transaction_id=102950a15fb7e770004db178f4ea10 ENERGETIC PEMF Device https://resona.health/vibrant-living Enter Code Vibrant150 at checkout to save $150  Mushroom Tea and Coffee Thank you for shopping at my store https://vibrantlivingwithtanya.myorganogold.com/ca-en/ Juice Plus and Omegas and Protein Powder https://tanyawillis.juiceplus.com/ca/en Upping the quality of our meat and fish - an option for you. I've been using Tru Local for a couple of years now. When you use this coupon   https://trulocal.ca/get-started/promo/TANYA67659 you will get: ⚡$75.00 off their first Mega box, ⚡$60.00 off their first Family box, or ⚡$30.00 off their first Starter box.  Connect with me:5 Hacks to Cut Cravings Freebie!!  https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/5-Hacks-to-Cut-Cravings Vibrant Living Academy - Your ONE STOP for movement + nutrition +mindset https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/ Midlife Reboot   ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/midlifereboot ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vibrantlivingwithtanya/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tanya.willis.18⁠YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuRI4yPidiK2SpdGAXffOWAEmail me: ⁠[email protected] ⁠ 

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