Ep 40: Rewiring Midlife—The Brain, Identity & Becoming with Judy Dutton

Send us Fan MailWhat if midlife isn't a period of decline—but a season of transformation?In this episode of Rewired, Tiffany sits down with Judy Dutton, founder of Transitions Coaching LLC, Certified Professional Empower Coach (CPEC), and women's midlife transition coach, for a powerful conversation about what really happens when women enter perimenopause and menopause.For many women, midlife arrives with unexpected changes: brain fog, shifts in energy, changes in confidence, emotional fluctuations, and a quiet but persistent question:Who am I now?Drawing from emerging neuroscience, women's health research, and her own professional journey, Judy helps us understand that what many women experience during this season is not a brain in decline—but a brain in transition.Together, Tiffany and Judy explore:What current neuroscience reveals about the midlife brainThe role estrogen plays in brain health and cognitive functionWhy so many women experience an identity shift during perimenopause and menopauseThe difference between surviving midlife and intentionally thriving through itHow coaching can support women through seasons of transition and reinventionWhy understanding the neuroscience changes everythingJudy's own journey from Fortune 500 HR executive to coach and entrepreneurWhat she learned through her Certified Professional Empower Coach (CPEC) experienceWhether you're navigating this season yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about how our brains continue to evolve throughout life, this conversation offers hope, validation, and practical wisdom.Because midlife isn't the end of the story.It may be the beginning of a whole new chapter.About Judy DuttonJudy Dutton spent more than 20 years as an HR executive inside Fortune 500 companies before founding Transitions Coaching LLC, where she helps high-performing midlife women navigate perimenopause and menopause while staying competitive and thriving professionally.She is a Certified Professional Empower Coach (CPEC) and is currently completing her Perimenopause and Menopause Certificate through the Integrative Women's Health Institute (IWHI).Judy brings a rare combination of organizational leadership experience and women's health expertise—the kind that comes from having been inside the rooms where expectations don't slow down, even when the body is changing.Connect with JudyLinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/judy-duttonEmail:[email protected] a Conversation (and mention Rewired):https://calendly.com/dutton-judyj/30minResources Mentioned in This EpisodeDr. Lisa MosconiDirector of the Women's Brain Initiative and Alzheimer's Prevention Program at Weill Cornell MedicineWebsite:www.lisamosconi.comBook:The Menopause Brain (2024)Dr. Mary Claire HaverBoard-Certified OB/GYN and Certified Menopause ProviderWebsite:thepauselife.comBooks:The New Menopause (2024)The New Perimenopause (2026)Gail SheehyBooks:Passages: Predictable Crises of Adult LifeSilent PassagesIntegrative Women's Health InstitutePerimenopause and Menopause Certificate ProgramWebsite:https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/Find a Menopause-Informed Healthcare ProviderThe Menopause Society Certified Provider Search:https://menopause.org/patient-education/choosing-a-healthcare-practitionerListener OfferIf something in today's conversation resonated with you and you'd like support navigating your own midlife transition, connect with Judy and mention that you heard her on Rewired.Judy is offering listeners a complimentary 30-minute "Know Your Transition" consultation—no strings attached.Connect on LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/judy-duttonOr schedule directly:https://calendly.com/dutton-judyj/30minIf this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need this conversation.Because understanding the brain changes how we understand ourselves.And that understanding has the power to change everything. Stay connected with RewiredListen anytime on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or yesempower.com/podcastJoin the Empower community on LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube for weekly tools, neuroscience-based inspiration, and stories of real change.Discover upcoming workshops, LaunchPad learning, and coaching opportunities at yesempower.comEmpowered people empower people. Live intentionally. Lead thoughtfully. Grow through awareness.