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How Perimenopause Affects Mental Health: Brain Fog, Rage, Anxiety and Depression
26 August 2026
Listen to the the full episode here: Mental health disorders double across the menopause transition. So do SSRI prescriptions. That's not a coincidence; that's estrogen dropping and dopamine taking the hit. I sat down with Dr. Rena Malik on the book tour for The New Perimenopause, and we covered what nobody prepares you for: the brain fog, the rage, the forgetfulness, and women leaving relationships and jobs during this transition. Not because something's wrong with them, but because their brain is undergoing a massive rewire and they need support throug… Video by YouTube channel.