Energized with Dr. Mariza

742: Perimenopause Or Career Burnout: Why Your Mental Energy Changes in Midlife


Listen Later

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!


    RELATED EPISODES 

    728: WHY BRAIN FOG ISN’T RANDOM: THE HORMONE SHIFT BEHIND IT


    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

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    Energized with Dr. MarizaBy Dr. Mariza Snyder

    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8

    4.8

    964 ratings


    More shows like Energized with Dr. Mariza

    View all
    Well Beyond 40 by JJ Virgin

    Well Beyond 40

    1,086 Listeners

    Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina by Vanessa Spina

    Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina

    788 Listeners

    Dhru Purohit Show by Dhru Purohit

    Dhru Purohit Show

    3,470 Listeners

    The Dr. Hyman Show by Dr. Mark Hyman

    The Dr. Hyman Show

    9,194 Listeners

    Midlife Conversations with Natalie Jill: Fat Loss, Hormones & Health for Women Over 40 by Natalie Jill

    Midlife Conversations with Natalie Jill: Fat Loss, Hormones & Health for Women Over 40

    642 Listeners

    The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health by Karen Martel: Certified Hormone Specialist

    The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health

    342 Listeners

    Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+ by Everyday Wellness™

    Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

    150 Listeners

    BETTER! Muscle, Metabolism, Meals, & Mindset in (Peri) Menopause with Dr. Stephanie Estima by Dr. Stephanie Estima

    BETTER! Muscle, Metabolism, Meals, & Mindset in (Peri) Menopause with Dr. Stephanie Estima

    624 Listeners

    You Are Not Broken by Kelly Casperson, MD

    You Are Not Broken

    1,146 Listeners

    Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition by Dr. Jockers

    Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

    847 Listeners

    The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy by Dr. Mindy Pelz

    The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy

    1,357 Listeners

    The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix It by Dr. Amie Hornaman

    The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix It

    521 Listeners

    The Dr. Tyna Show by Dr. Tyna Moore

    The Dr. Tyna Show

    1,685 Listeners

    The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

    The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

    1,246 Listeners

    The Metabolism and Menopause Podcast by Stephanie Crassweller

    The Metabolism and Menopause Podcast

    216 Listeners