Season 1: Episode 7: Mood, Mind, and Menopause: A Candid Midlife Chat

In this episode of the Midlife Mavens podcast, hosts Marci Burroughs and Carol O'Saben, both psychologists specializing in relationships and sexuality, discuss the often-overlooked connection between hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause and mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD. They provide personal insights and professional perspectives on how these hormonal changes can exacerbate or trigger mood disorders, and emphasize the importance of recognizing these symptoms for appropriate treatment. The episode also covers the societal and medical community's lack of attention to women's health issues, the potential benefits of hormone replacement therapy, and the necessity of tailoring mental health care to the unique needs of women in midlife. Listeners are encouraged to engage with the hosts on potential future topics.   00:00 Introduction to Midlife Mavens 01:34 Understanding Mental Health in Midlife 03:05 The Overlap of Hormones and Mood Disorders 05:22 Training Gaps in Mental Health and Menopause 07:03 Common Mental Health Issues During Menopause 10:33 Impact of Hormone Replacement Therapy 11:22 Consultation and Therapy Options 12:28 Addressing Myths and Misconceptions 19:08 ADHD and Executive Functioning Challenges 25:09 Future Topics and Viewer Engagement 26:29 Conclusion and Encouragement for Therapy “Ask Us Anything”: https://forms.gle/3bo4KuaXfGxCUS9C9 If you are looking for a therapist and would like to reach out to Marci or Carol, take a look at their websites: Marci: https://www.marciburroughsphdcst.com Carol:  https://www.drosaben.com Other therapist directories you can use to help you find therapy include: Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/th... Mental Health Match: https://mentalhealthmatch.com/ American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists: https://aasect.org iTherapy: https://itherapy.com