My Perimenopause Journey

By Excel with Mariana.

My perimenopause showed up in my late 30s disguised as boreout, burnout, and eventually severe depression. For years, I searched for help—consulting countless doctors—until I realized that the ever-gr... more

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The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.

My Perimenopause Journey episodes:

January 08, 2026 How Highly Processed Sugars Can Trigger Depression During Perimenopause & How To Prevent It
Having escaped Planet Darkness with rigid lifestyle changes, a sugar feast brought me right back to it. Tune in to learn how and why sugar can impact your brain and mental health, and what you can do to prevent it.
Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyone who wants to learn about perimenopause and menopause. Everything is researched, self-explored, and shared with the best intentions. Nevertheless, always consult your healthcare provider before making health changes.
🌸 Want to understand your peri•menopause journey better? I've created an easy-to-use, 100% private tracker. Check it out:)
English: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Deutsch: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/DE-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Français: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/FR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Español: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ES-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
한국어: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/KR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
中文: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ZH-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
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#Perimenopause #Menopause #WomensHealth #CycleTracking #perimenopausehealth #perimenopausesupport
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10min
January 07, 2026 How Economies Are Hit By Women Going Through Perimenopause & Why They Need To Take Them Seriously
Sleep is said to cost nations 2% of their GDP. COVID-19 had an impact of 3.9% or higher on the GDP of many countries. Official numbers in Germany estimate the effects of Perimenopause at 9.4bn EUR, but this could easily reach 3.2% of GDP if left unchecked. Tune in to learn about more mindboggling numbers and why they impact all of us.
Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyone who wants to learn about perimenopause and menopause. Everything is researched, self-explored, and shared with the best intentions. Nevertheless, always consult your healthcare provider before making health changes.
🌸 Want to understand your peri•menopause journey better? I've created an easy-to-use, 100% private tracker. Check it out:)
English: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Deutsch: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/DE-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Français: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/FR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Español: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ES-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
한국어: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/KR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
中文: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ZH-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
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#Perimenopause #Menopause #WomensHealth #CycleTracking #perimenopausehealth #perimenopausesupport
...more
12min
January 06, 2026 How Perimenopause Hugely Affects Your Body, And It Can Get Your Finances Tumbling, Too.
I did the math. Calculating what (doctor-recommended) job changes and severe perimenopausal effects have cost me gets my mind whirling. Tune in to hear the financial impact perimenopause can have, and that this is nothing any woman ought to shoulder individually.
Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyone who wants to learn about perimenopause and menopause. Everything is researched, self-explored, and shared with the best intentions. Nevertheless, always consult your healthcare provider before making health changes.
🌸 Want to understand your peri•menopause journey better? I've created an easy-to-use, 100% private tracker. Check it out:)
English: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Deutsch: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/DE-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Français: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/FR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Español: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ES-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
한국어: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/KR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
中文: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ZH-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
________________________________
Copyright © 2025 • "My Peri·Menopause Journey" was created by Excel with Mariana. All rights reserved.
#Perimenopause #Menopause #WomensHealth #CycleTracking #perimenopausehealth #perimenopausesupport
...more
18min
January 01, 2026 Most Doctors Don't Know This: This 3P Formula Can Help You Beat Depression During Perimenopause
For more than five years, I have consulted with doctors because I noticed severe phases of depression. Lots of remedies were prescribed, and even recommendations were spoken for me to change my job and employer. None of the prescriptions, recommendations, or even therapy helped. Surprisingly, none of the practitioners have checked for the 3P for depressive symptoms. Checking for them early would have saved me hundreds of thousands of Euros, prevented hopelessness, and a life crash. If your doctor doesn't ask about the 3P, then you'd better ask about them.
Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyone who wants to learn about perimenopause and menopause. Everything is researched, self-explored, and shared with the best intentions. Nevertheless, always consult your healthcare provider before making health changes.
🌸 Want to understand your peri•menopause journey better? I've created an easy-to-use, 100% private tracker. Check it out:)
English: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Deutsch: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/DE-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Français: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/FR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Español: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ES-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
한국어: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/KR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
中文: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ZH-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
________________________________
Copyright © 2025 • "My Peri·Menopause Journey" was created by Excel with Mariana. All rights reserved.
#Perimenopause #Menopause #WomensHealth #CycleTracking #perimenopausehealth #perimenopausesupport
...more
17min
December 31, 2025 How Dry Skin During Perimenopause Can Be An Indicator Of Brain Health and Function & How To Hydrate
I can see and feel daily how hormonal changes of perimenopause have made my skin crave more moisture. What I wasn't aware of is that our brains also experience a loss of hydration during perimenopause and post-menopause. That can affect cognition, mood, and, of course, brain health. Tune in to find out more, and what you can do to level up the moisture within your system.
Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyone who wants to learn about perimenopause and menopause. Everything is researched, self-explored, and shared with the best intentions. Nevertheless, always consult your healthcare provider before making health changes.
🌸 Want to understand your peri•menopause journey better? I've created an easy-to-use, 100% private tracker. Check it out:)
English: ⁠⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠⁠
Deutsch: ⁠⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/DE-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠⁠
Français: ⁠⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/FR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠⁠
Español: ⁠⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ES-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠⁠
한국어: ⁠⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/KR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠⁠
中文: ⁠⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ZH-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠⁠
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Copyright © 2025 • "My Peri·Menopause Journey" was created by Excel with Mariana. All rights reserved.
#Perimenopause #Menopause #WomensHealth #CycleTracking #perimenopausehealth #perimenopausesupport
...more
15min
December 30, 2025 How Red Eye Can Be Both A Symptom Of Too Little Progesterone Or Testosterone & How You Can Find Out
Finally, having found what might be causing my cyclical red eye, I've heard of another possible cause. Tune in to learn what might be causing your eye to inflame with each new cycle.
Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyone who wants to learn about perimenopause and menopause. Everything is researched, self-explored, and shared with the best intentions. Nevertheless, always consult your healthcare provider before making health changes.
🌸 Want to understand your peri•menopause journey better? I've created an easy-to-use, 100% private tracker. Check it out:)
English: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Deutsch: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/DE-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Français: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/FR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Español: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ES-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
한국어: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/KR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
中文: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ZH-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
________________________________
Copyright © 2025 • "My Peri·Menopause Journey" was created by Excel with Mariana. All rights reserved.
#Perimenopause #Menopause #WomensHealth #CycleTracking #perimenopausehealth #perimenopausesupport
...more
4min
December 25, 2025 How Depression A Week After Menstruation Can Be A Sign Of Perimenopause & What You Can Do About It
Having heard that hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause can trigger depression, I consulted my gynecologist. My doctor knew about depressive phases pre-menstruation for many of her patients. However, my depressive phase was a good week into the cycle, and the reaction was "Well, that's unusual.". Tune in to hear what might have caused my "unusual" symptom and what finally provided relief.
Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyone who wants to learn about perimenopause and menopause. Everything is researched, self-explored, and shared with the best intentions. Nevertheless, always consult your healthcare provider before making health changes.
🌸 Want to understand your peri•menopause journey better? I've created an easy-to-use, 100% private tracker. Check it out:)
English: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Deutsch: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/DE-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Français: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/FR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Español: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ES-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
한국어: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/KR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
中文: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ZH-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
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Copyright © 2025 • "My Peri·Menopause Journey" was created by Excel with Mariana. All rights reserved.
#Perimenopause #Menopause #WomensHealth #CycleTracking #perimenopausehealth #perimenopausesupport
...more
26min
December 24, 2025 How Some Doctors Don't Care About Perimenopausal Women, And How You Can Identify Them
When I wasn't able to move my shoulder after surgery, I was told that was just a normal thing to happen with age. Years later, when consulting my gynecologist about hormone therapy, she told me I was too young to be in perimenopause. While flattering, at 45 years, I was right in the midst of the hormonal rollercoaster and everything, but too young for it. Tune in to hear what has helped me get the help I needed, and be better prepared for your doctor's visits.
Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyone who wants to learn about perimenopause and menopause. Everything is researched, self-explored, and shared with the best intentions. Nevertheless, always consult your healthcare provider before making health changes.
🌸 Want to understand your peri•menopause journey better? I've created an easy-to-use, 100% private tracker. Check it out:)
English: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Deutsch: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/DE-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Français: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/FR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Español: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ES-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
한국어: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/KR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
中文: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ZH-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
________________________________
Copyright © 2025 • "My Peri·Menopause Journey" was created by Excel with Mariana. All rights reserved.
#Perimenopause #Menopause #WomensHealth #CycleTracking #perimenopausehealth #perimenopausesupport
...more
14min
December 23, 2025 How Negative Thoughts and Sugar Spikes Are Bad For Your Brain, Especially During Perimenopause
Having a good balance between estrogen and progesterone is helpful during perimenopause. But sugar and the seeking of novelty and dopamine hits can hijack any efforts, eventually getting you on a downward spiral. People with spontaneous brains, ADD, or ADHD are most affected. Tune in to hear about kind acts you can do to your brain, and during which phase of your cycle they might be most effective.
Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyone who wants to learn about perimenopause and menopause. Everything is researched, self-explored, and shared with the best intentions. Nevertheless, always consult your healthcare provider before making health changes.
🌸 Want to understand your peri•menopause journey better? I've created an easy-to-use, 100% private tracker. Check it out:)
English: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Deutsch: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/DE-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Français: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/FR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
Español: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ES-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
한국어: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/KR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
中文: ⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ZH-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠
________________________________
Copyright © 2025 • "My Peri·Menopause Journey" was created by Excel with Mariana. All rights reserved.
#Perimenopause #Menopause #WomensHealth #CycleTracking #perimenopausehealth #perimenopausesupport
...more
14min
December 18, 2025 How Some Women Thrive On A Supplement & Others Change Their Lives To Make It Through Perimenopause
I noticed that I was getting severe depression during certain phases of my cycle. Then, a friend shared that taking a vitamin had helped her sister during perimenopause. But for me, they didn't do any magic. It took months, lots of research, trial and error, and too many, too long phases of despair to find my way back to life. Tune in to hear what has helped, and what has been the cause.
Subscribe for bi-weekly updates on My Perimenopause Journey. Find tips and inspiration for yourself, and join a slowly growing community of kindhearted ladies, and anyone who wants to learn about perimenopause and menopause. Everything is researched, self-explored, and shared with the best intentions. Nevertheless, always consult your healthcare provider before making health changes.
🌸 Want to understand your peri•menopause journey better? I've created an easy-to-use, 100% private tracker. Check it out:)
English: ⁠⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠⁠
Deutsch: ⁠⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/DE-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠⁠
Français: ⁠⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/FR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠⁠
Español: ⁠⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ES-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠⁠
한국어: ⁠⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/KR-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠⁠
中文: ⁠⁠⁠https://excelwithmariana.mykajabi.com/ZH-myperimenopausejourney⁠⁠⁠
________________________________
Copyright © 2025 • "My Peri·Menopause Journey" was created by Excel with Mariana. All rights reserved.
#Perimenopause #Menopause #WomensHealth #CycleTracking #perimenopausehealth #perimenopausesupport
...more
8min

FAQs about My Perimenopause Journey:

How many episodes does My Perimenopause Journey have?

The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.