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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 30 MIN

# 6 Meno Mood, Benefits of Magnesium and the Evil Blender!

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In this episode, Tabitha and Amy dive into one of the more surprising but common affects of “the pause” - mood changes. They discuss why the sudden drop in estrogen can leave you feeling like a completely different person, experiencing low-grade irritability to full-blown rage, and why disrupted sleep patterns only makes things worse and how magnesium can help.The conversation turns humorous when Tabitha shares her hilarious list of everyday annoyances (featuring one truly evil blender), while Amy recounts a memorable encounter with a woman who was clearly having the kind of day we've all been warned about.(00:00)(0:27) - Introduction and gratitude to followers(0:44) - Discussion on sleep disruption and irritability(1:35 )- Personal anecdotes about daily irritations(3:14) - Hormonal effects on mood and sleep(5:44) - Estrogen's role in mood swings(9:30) - Strategies for managing irritability(11:22 )- Importance of sleep and its impact(15:09 )- Hormone replacement therapy discussion(18:01) - Practical strategies for mood management(22:19 )- Music and meditation as healing tools(25:03) - Benefits of magnesium and adaptogens(28:13) - Gut health and its influence on hormones(29:47) - Thriving vs. surviving during hormonal changes

In this episode, Tabitha and Amy dive into one of the more surprising but common affects of “the pause” - mood changes. They discuss why the sudden drop in estrogen can leave you feeling like a completely different person, experiencing low-grade irritability to full-blown rage, and why disrupted sleep patterns only makes things worse and how magnesium can help.The conversation turns humorous when Tabitha shares her hilarious list of everyday annoyances (featuring one truly evil blender), while Amy recounts a memorable encounter with a woman who was clearly having the kind of day we've all been warned about.(00:00)(0:27) - Introduction and gratitude to followers(0:44) - Discussion on sleep disruption and irritability(1:35 )- Personal anecdotes about daily irritations(3:14) - Hormonal effects on mood and sleep(5:44) - Estrogen's role in mood swings(9:30) - Strategies for managing irritability(11:22 )- Importance of sleep and its impact(15:09 )- Hormone replacement therapy discussion(18:01) - Practical strategies for mood management(22:19 )- Music and meditation as healing tools(25:03) - Benefits of magnesium and adaptogens(28:13) - Gut health and its influence on hormones(29:47) - Thriving vs. surviving during hormonal changes

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