Tag: brain health over 40
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What Hormonal Fluctuations Actually Do to Your Brain and Body
During perimenopause, women experience notable cognitive and emotional changes due to hormonal fluctuations, particularly estrogen. These shifts can lead to memory lapses, emotional reactivity, inconsistent energy, and disrupted sleep. Rather than losing themselves, women are undergoing a recalibration, fostering greater self-awareness and understanding of their evolving identities.
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When the Body Opens & the Emotions Follow: A Midlife Essay on Feeling More Than You Planned
As we embark on self-care, from stretching to hydration, we often uncover unexpected emotional truths. The body, gradually freed from long-held tension, awakens a heightened sensitivity. This process reveals not fragility but a newfound responsiveness, allowing feelings to flood in—unexpectedly present and raw. The journey through midlife challenges our ability to buffer sensations, replacing it…
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There’s a Particular Kind of Exhaustion That Comes From Realizing Your Hormones Have Started Making Executive Decisions Without Consulting You
The piece explores the emotional and physical shifts women experience during perimenopause and menopause, highlighting how hormonal changes impact stress tolerance, emotional regulation, and sensory processing. It emphasizes the need for self-compassion and collaboration with one’s body instead of attempting to maintain control, reframing this transition as an opportunity for growth and new leadership.