281: Emotional Confidence Through Hormones and Perimenopause with Dr. Mikala Albertson

 If you’re dealing with up-and-down emotions in perimenopause, you may wonder, “What’s happening to my body and my moods?” In this episode, author Dr. Mikala Albertson shares how mood changes in menopause can affect us, ways to start the conversation with our doctor about hormone testing, and how we can address our fears around our bodies changing. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[04:18] Why Are So Many Women Surprised By Hormonal Changes In Midlife?[06:14] Taking a Symptomatic Approach to Our Challenges During Midlife[11:11] What Inspired Mikala to Write Her Book “Everything I Wish I Could Tell You About Midlife”[15:28] How Can We Address Our Fears Around Changing in Midlife?[21:56] What Are The Timelines of Perimenopause vs Menopause?[27:11] Where Do We Start The Conversation With Our Doctor About Hormone Testing?[35:52] How Can We Restore and Maintain Our Libido as Our Body Changes During Midlife?[38:25] Can We Still Build Muscle During Perimenopause and Menopause?[40:26] “My Hope Is That Women Feel Seen and Understood Throughout This Book”[44:55] Alicia’s Reflections: How Can We Emotionally Support Ourselves During Midlife and Perimenopause? Using My Book Emotional Confidence to Help!RESOURCES:Tired of up-and-down feelings stealing your peace, sabotaging your relationships, and filling your mind with self-defeating thoughts? If so, make sure to get my new book, “Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture”, coming November 12, 2024!Connect with board-certified family practice doctor and author Dr. Mikala AlbertsonRELATED EPISODES:262: Learning to Age Gratefully with Heather CreekmoreSend us Fan Mail