The biggest mistake I made as a therapist + what I know now

In this episode Cara opens up about the biggest mistake she made in her 20 years as a therapist—overlooking how profoundly perimenopause and midlife hormonal changes affect women’s mental health. She shares her own journey through years of severe insomnia, how traditional therapy tools weren’t enough, and the life-changing difference she found when she finally understood the role of hormones in sleep, mood, and brain health. Cara also talks about the many ways midlife can bring challenges like brain fog, anxiety, indecisiveness, and emotional sensitivity. She offers hope, guidance, and practical next steps, including the launch of her now available Vibrant Mom Collective. Key Takeaways Cara’s midlife health journey Most common mental/brain health symptoms of perimenopause The inception of the Vibrant Mom Collective 4 Pillars of the VMC curriculum: step into your new emotional wellness era, integrated the vibrant midlife health practices, nurture your evolving & emerging self, uncover your unique creative fulfillment Links Cara’s Transformational Mentoring Program: The Vibrant Mom Collective Dr. Mary Claire Haver Dr. Heather Hirsch Dr. Lisa Mosconi