Anxiety and Mental Health Struggles in Menopause | MMP Ep. 149

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or simply not like yourself as you navigate menopause? You're not alone. In this episode, I dive into the surprising connections between hormone shifts—like dropping progesterone, fluctuating estrogen, rising cortisol, and the role of testosterone—and how they can wreak havoc on your mental health. But here’s the good news: it’s not all out of your control. I uncover the powerful ways you can take control of your mental well-being. If you’re ready to feel calm, confident, and in charge of your life again, this is the episode you can’t miss. Let’s explore what’s really happening in your body—and how you can turn it around. Hit play now and start your journey to unlocking peace of mind! And lastly I have a treat for you! I designed a 14 day mini challenge to help you stay on track WITHOUT feeling ashamed for having your favorite treats. It is simple, and not time consuming! It sets you up for a great 2025 rather than having to lose the 5-10 pounds you typically gain over the holidays! Plus you can win: - a Starbucks gift card (who doesn’t love those red cups!?)- an Amazon gift card - 12 months of exercise programming - Customized 12 week macro plan - AND MORE! Cost: $17.97 (~$13 USD)Program starts Dec 9th! Head here to head started: https://www.vitalityoet.com/offers/ztqtQcAE TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (01:06) - Overview of anxiety in menopause (challenge details below!) (02:32) - Noticing shifts in anxiety & mood during menopause (05:24) - Symptoms of anxiety (10:00) - Re-writing your perspective (14:07) - Not all anxiety is linked to your thoughts (15:20) - Hormones, chronic stress & anxiety (32:00) - Insulin resistance & blood sugar control (35:42) - Lack of self-care (43:45) - What you can do to manage your anxiety (46:55) - Retraining your stress response (50:44) - How to control your blood sugar (54:03) - Leaning into self-care (55:04) - Getting your hormones tested (56:00) - Exercise & healthy sources of dopamine (01:00:10) - Getting additional support (01:01:11) - Final thoughts + reminders CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE: ‣ Fill out our Complimentary Health Assessment to receive customized guidelines for: - how much you should eat🍴 - what you should eat 🌮 - exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️ - lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️ - specific resources to support you on your journey📕 https://forms.gle/4LMFxT7Jk23Yphq46 ‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ Apply for coaching with us! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ Our Website! - https://www.vitalityoet.com/ ‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ WATCH the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@metabolismandmenopausepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‣ All other links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---- © 2024 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET