Productivity with Zest

31 | Brain Fog, Hot Flushes & To-Do Lists: Productivity in Perimenopause


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Is it brain fog… or just your to-do list playing tricks on you?

In this powerful and practical episode, I am joined by Vikki Ellison, Advanced Menopause Specialist Nurse Practitioner and founder of the Calm Menopause & Wellbeing Clinic, to explore the real impact of perimenopause and menopause on how we work, think, and feel.

Whether you're running a business, leading a team, juggling kids, or simply trying to remember what day it is... this one’s for you.

Together, we dig into:

  • What perimenopause and menopause actually are (and why symptoms like anxiety, forgetfulness, and fatigue can sneak up on you)
  • Why productivity can feel impossible during this season, and what to do about it
  • How to advocate for yourself at work (yes, including meetings with HR!)
  • Simple tweaks to your routine that can ease symptoms and boost focus
  • When to consider HRT, what the options are, and what to know about supplements like magnesium and ashwagandha.

You’ll also hear Vikki’s take on how to build a menopause-friendly workplace culture, and my personal reflections on why it’s time to stop blaming ourselves for “not being productive enough.”

You are not broken. Your to-do list just needs a little compassion (and maybe a fan).

🎧 Links & Resources:

  • Visit Vikki’s website and take the Greene Climacteric Scale
  • Follow Vikki on Instagram and Facebook @CalmMenopause
  • Read the Blog

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Productivity with ZestBy Jasmine Clarke