Why Fasting Might Be Fueling Your Brain Fog: The Truth About Blood Sugar in Perimenopause

Send us Fan Mail Are you waking up foggy, irritable, or running on caffeine until lunchtime — only to crash by mid-afternoon? You might think it’s stress or menopause, but the real culprit could be your blood sugar balance. In this episode, Emma Louise Bennett — Certified Menopause Coach and ICF Life Coach — breaks down how unstable blood sugar and intermittent fasting can actually make brain fog, fatigue, and mood swings worse during perimenopause and menopause. You’ll learn: ✅ How fluctuating oestrogen and progesterone change the way women process glucose ✅ Why intermittent fasting that used to work in your 30s may now spike cortisol and worsen brain fog ✅ The signs your blood sugar is out of balance (and what your body is really trying to tell you) ✅ How to use the PFF Formula — Protein, Fat, Fibre — to create calm, steady energy all day long ✅ Simple meal and snack swaps that clear your head and lift your mood within days Emma shares her own story of how fasting suddenly stopped working, leaving her foggy, anxious, and exhausted — until she discovered how to eat for clarity, confidence, and hormone balance instead. If you’ve been struggling with: Brain fog and forgetfulness Afternoon energy crashes Irritability, cravings, or anxiety Coffee dependency or poor sleep The frustration of “doing everything right” but still feeling off… …then this episode will help you reconnect with your body and feel like yourself again. 💫 Mentioned in this episode: Free download: Beat Brain Fog Checklist – simple, science-backed steps to clear your head and stabilise your energy. Relate The Unapologetic Life Assessment is a free, five-minute tool based on the PERMA-H positive psychology framework - the science of what it means to truly flourish. It shows you exactly where your life energy is going, where it's quietly being lost, and gives you personalised journal prompts to help you start moving. Click here to take the free assessment now! Support the show Feeling foggy, anxious or wired but tired? 😣 You’re not imagining it — when your brain’s running on empty, even simple tasks can feel impossible. My free First Steps to Beating Brain Fog checklist helps you pinpoint what’s really driving your fog — from hormones and gut health to stress, sleep, and blood sugar — and gives you simple, science-backed actions you can take today to start clearing your head and feeling like yourself again. 🧠 Download your free checklist: https://brainfogsolution.kit.com/firststepstobeatingbrainfog Medical Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast or provided through my website, emails, or products, is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment that can be provided by a physician, therapist, licensed dietitian or nutritionist, or any other healthcare professional. This podcast is not to be used to attempt to diagnose, treat, or cure in any manner whatsoever any disease, condition, or other physical or mental ailments of the human body. This material does not in any way replace a relationship that exists, or should exist, between you and a medical doctor or other healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health care professional regarding any questions or concerns you have about your specific health situation. I advise you to speak with your own physician before...