Hormonal changes associated with perimenopause can begin earlier than many women expect—sometimes in their 30s—and can significantly affect mental health. Anxiety, irritability, low mood, headaches, and brain fog are common symptoms, yet often misunderstood or misdiagnosed. In this episode of State of Mind, host Debra Sloss is joined by psychotherapist and hormone expert Helen Bennett, BACP, and Liz Ryan, who shares her lived experience. Together, they explore how these changes show up physically and psychologically, why recognizing them matters, and the importance of women talking openly—so vital information isn’t missed and no one faces this transition alone.
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