EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 9 MIN
Why Anxiety, Depression, and ADHD Feel Worse in Perimenopause (And What Your Brain Actually Needs)
from IGNITEHer Wellness Podcast · host Traci
Many women experience worsening anxiety, depression, and ADHD symptoms during perimenopause—but it’s not “just stress.” In this episode, Traci Herridge explains the neuroscience behind hormone fluctuations, how estrogen affects the brain, and why midlife women often feel mentally overwhelmed during this transition. Learn science-based strategies to stabilize mood, support dopamine and serotonin, and protect mental health through sleep, movement, nutrition, and lifestyle habits.Are your hormones optimized? (there is no such thing as "balanced" btw:). Check out my MIDLIFE HORMONE & ENERGY RESET GUIDE!Thanks for listening! Follow me on Facebook or Instagram or head straight to my Website!
Embed this episode
What this episode covers
Many women experience worsening anxiety, depression, and ADHD symptoms during perimenopause—but it’s not “just stress.” In this episode, Traci Herridge explains the neuroscience behind hormone fluctuations, how estrogen affects the brain, and why midlife women often feel mentally overwhelmed during this transition. Learn science-based strategies to stabilize mood, support dopamine and serotonin, and protect mental health through sleep, movement, nutrition, and lifestyle habits. Are your hor...
Ready to play
Why Anxiety, Depression, and ADHD Feel Worse in Perimenopause (And What Your Brain Actually Needs)
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Apr 9, 2026 ·12m
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.