<p><strong>🎙️ EPISODE DESCRIPTION:</strong></p><p>In this solo episode, I unpack 9 key hormones and brain chemicals that can significantly influence women during perimenopause and menopause, including oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, insulin, serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, and melatonin.</p><p>I explain how hormonal shifts may impact mood, energy, sleep, cravings, stress, motivation, confidence, weight changes, and overall wellbeing during midlife.</p><p>We also discuss why perimenopause is a natural life transition, much like puberty, and the practical lifestyle strategies that may help women feel more supported, informed, and in control again.</p><p>This episode is educational, empowering, and designed to help women better understand what may be happening inside their bodies during this stage of life.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:</strong></p><ul><li>The role oestrogen plays in metabolism, mood, and body composition</li><li>Why progesterone changes can increase anxiety and poor sleep</li><li>How testosterone impacts motivation, confidence, and muscle mass</li><li>The connection between cortisol, stress, and belly fat</li><li>How insulin resistance may contribute to cravings and fatigue</li><li>Why serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin influence mood and emotional wellbeing</li><li>How melatonin disruptions impact sleep during midlife</li><li>Why hormones work together rather than in isolation</li><li>Practical ways to support your hormones naturally through lifestyle habits</li><li>The importance of nutrition, movement, hydration, sleep, and stress management during perimenopause and menopause</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH HOST TERRI BATSAKIS:</strong></p><p>Web: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://terribatsakis.com.au/">https://terribatsakis.com.au/</a> </p><p>Instagram: @terri.batsakis </p><p>Facebook: @terribatsakis </p><p>YouTube: @terribatsakis</p>