27. Navigating Perimenopause: Understanding Emotional & Health Changes with Dr. Brandi Sinkfield

Send us Fan MailPerimenopause is a significant time of transition for women, often accompanied by emotional shifts like anxiety, frustration, or brain fog. But did you know these feelings can also be linked to deeper health issues, such as high blood pressure or glucose imbalances? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Brandi Sinkfield, Board-Certified Anesthesiologist and we discuss the vital connections between your emotions, genetics, and overall health during perimenopause. Learn how using tools like blood pressure cuffs and glucose monitors can reveal the ways your emotional state influences your physical well-being, and how understanding this interplay can lead to healthier, more balanced outcomes.Read the full blog post here. In this episode, we cover: (10:19 - 11:01) Discussion about the emotional dysregulation many women experience during perimenopause and how it can feel like an unraveling of life.(16:08 - 16:19) Emphasis on the importance of tuning into the body and recognizing that it communicates what is going on internally.(40:14 - 40:55) Introduction of the continuous glucose monitor as a tool to understand how food affects emotions and energy levels, highlighting the importance of being mindful of what we eat.(49:14 - 49:55) Reflection on the need to slow down and check in with oneself, including basic self-care practices like hydration and emotional awareness.LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT :Episode 26 - How Your Beliefs Affect Your Stress Hormones: Tips for Feeling Safe in Your BodyEpisode 24 - Creating Space for Emotions: Practical Tips for Personal GrowthWomen’s Digital Health Podcast: Leveraging Technology and Coaching FREE RESOURCE: https://www.anewlifestorycoaching.com/self-worth-guideThe Self-Worth Guide is a free downloadable pdf designed to help individuals build confidence, recognize their inherent value, and develop a positive self-image through practical exercises and empowering insights.WORK WITH LASHONDAExplore your emotions and uncover what drives your behavior? Book a free discovery call today. In 20 minutes you’ll learn and practice simple steps you can take to begin your transformation process.Connect with LaShondaEmail: [email protected]: https://www.anewlifestorycoaching.com/Join newsletter: https://www.anewlifestorycoaching.com/newsletterFacebook:Support the showConnect with LaShondaEmail: [email protected] newsletter: https://www.anewlifestorycoaching.com/newsletterWebsite | Facebook | Instagram