742: Perimenopause Or Career Burnout: Why Your Mental Energy Changes in Midlife
Energized with Dr. MarizaShow Notes
In today’s episode, we’re talking about the very real mental energy drain that so many midlife women are experiencing—and how it can quietly lead to career burnout.
From mood swings, irritation, and resentment to brain fog and forgetfulness in high-stakes moments, these changes can leave you feeling like you’re not yourself anymore.
But here’s the truth: this is not a willpower problem or a personal failure— it’s a biological shift happening during perimenopause with very real professional consequences.
This episode is a call to stop suffering in silence and start advocating for better support, awareness, and care for women in this phase of life.
If you’re ready to reclaim your clarity and confidence— and step fully into your most powerful chapter—this conversation is for you.
Tune in here!
IN THIS EPISODE
The neuroendocrine transition happening in perimenopause
How to adapt when your brain is functioning less in midlife
Different hormone changes and what they mean for your body
Understanding your biology and supporting your brain in midlife
Why strategic lifestyle changes matter the most right now
How to get my top recommendations for battling brain fog from my new book, The Perimenopause Revolution
QUOTES
“That brilliant brain of yours is suddenly running on 25% to 30% less energy because that’s what's going on in perimenopause.”
“65% to 99% of women say their symptoms negatively affected their work performance, with brain fog being the biggest culprit in terms of focus, clarity, alertness, and mental bandwidth. More than half of women make career-limiting decisions during perimenopause.”
“It's about you going through a profound biological transition in your life that deserves support, understanding, and solutions that actually work.”
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Join my Midlife on Fire Collective HERE!
Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE!
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721: No, It’s Not All in Your Head: The Medical Truth About Perimenopause with Dr. Jila Senemar
717: “I Don’t Feel Like Myself Anymore”: The Mental & Emotional Reality of Perimenopause
690: The Perimenopause Revolution: Why midlife isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of your most energized, powerful, and vibrant self
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