617: The surprising brain symptoms of perimenopause | Mariza Snyder, D.C.

The Mindbodygreen Podcast features Jason Wachob interviewing Dr. Mariza Snyder, a functional practitioner and women's hormone expert, about perimenopause. Dr. Snyder describes perimenopause as a second puberty, highlighting the hormonal and neurological shifts women experience. She shares her personal experience with unexpected symptoms like a deep sense of dread and emphasizes the importance of lifestyle modifications such as nature walks, balanced nutrition, and prioritizing sleep. The conversation covers strategies for managing blood sugar, future-proofing brain health, and the role of community. They also discuss hormone replacement therapy (HRT), including who should consider it, the importance of finding a hormone-literate practitioner, and the need for a multifaceted approach that considers individual symptoms and lab results. Dr. Snyder dispels myths about perimenopause and menopause, stressing that hormone health is integral to longevity and encourages women to move their bodies and prioritize self-care.