Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky
Welcome to Menopause Reimagined, your go-to podcast for transformation and education around menopause and midlife wellness.
I’m Andrea Donsky, your host. With over 20 years as a multiple-award-winning nutritionist, four-time published researcher, and menopause educator, I bring you real talk and trusted guidance. As co-founder of wearemorphus.com, I’m dedicated to helping you take control of your perimenopause and menopause journey.
Each episode is designed to empower you with actionable insights. You can expect deep dives into nutrition, lifestyle shifts, supplements, hormone management, and the latest women’s health research. We cover sexual health, mental well-being, practical tips, and more, all with a focus on helping you thrive confidently and naturally through every stage of midlife.
No topic is off limits. My mission is to banish the stigma of menopause by talking about it openly and honestly.
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Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky
Episode #18: Perimenopause, Menopause, Mood and Hormones
Andrea Donsky shares a candid conversation with Dr. Rachel Schwartzman N.D. about perimenopause, menopause, mood, and anger. They discuss how hormone fluctuations affect our mood leading to anxiety, stress, depression, and anger. Dr. Schwartzman also shares things you can do and supplements you can take, which can help support our body and therefore help reduce anxiety, stress, and depression and improve our mood.
Connect with Dr. Rachel Schwartzman N.D. on Instagram: @rachels_nd
1:00 Why are we so moody in perimenopause and menopause
2:17 Is there a connection between estrogen and our mood
3:45 Hormone fluctuations in perimenopause and menopause
5:43 Anger and perimenopause and menopause
6:50 Castor oil and liver support
8:24 Other liver support options
10:41 Personalized liver support
12:08 Organs and body systems that play a role in our mood
13:23 Things we can do every day to help improve our mood
15:34 The importance of magnesium
17:08 What body meridians and how does it affect our mood
19:14 Menopause and joy
20:23 Adrenals and perimenopause and menopause
21:45 Adrenal support options
25:38 Sadness and depression
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