The Brain Fog Causes Nobody Mentions to Women in Perimenopause: Why Doing Everything Right Can Still Leave You Exhausted

Have you ever reached for your phone while it was already in your hand and wondered where the sharp version of you went? I used to be the woman who never forgot a name. Then perimenopause memory loss crept in, and it started showing up in places that scared me. In this episode, I'm sharing my own story with fatigue and brain fog and what I've learned since I hit perimenopause. We get into hidden brain fog causes, why a mold detox became part of my story, and the advice on protein for perimenopause that changed how I start my mornings. I also open up about the perimenopause fatigue that no amount of sleep seemed to fix. In this episode, you'll learn: - What does perimenopause fatigue feel like when you're sleeping plenty and still waking up tired - Why food sensitivities can hide in foods that look healthy - How I finally connected bread to my gluten brain fog - What I changed in my daily life while figuring out how to get rid of brain fog for myself - Where I went first for HRT and what I'd do differently now - Why I believe you have to be your own best health advocate If you've ever pushed through extreme fatigue and brain fog, let your own appointments slide because life got busy, or caught yourself asking, "Can mold cause brain fog?" this episode will help you look at your symptoms with fresh eyes and know what to ask your practitioner next. Hit play and let’s grow together, Kimberly Connect with me: Website: https://www.kimberlyhand.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyhand_ Shop The Cinnamon Effect Journal here: https://thecinnamoneffect.com/journal Resources mentioned: Bellicon Rebounder (use code TCE): https://www.bellicon.com/?acc=kimberlyhand&a_bid=f1c026c9 Keep Listening: If you want to go deeper on hormones, start with my conversation with Dr. Mitch Ghen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-your-doctor-should-be-asking-about-your-sex-life/id1714519337?i=1000785752832 If you're ready to learn how to thrive in this season, here's my episode with Dr. Alexandra Volo: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-spot-the-early-hormone-shifts-of/id1714519337?i=1000788444306 If morning sunlight caught your ear, here's where Jen Van Horn breaks it down: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-100-harnessing-the-power-of-the-sun-for-better/id1714519337?i=1000730588407 Shop the episode: https://shopmy.us/shop?Curator_id=914824&Section_id=3615853 If this episode gave you a question to sit with this week, follow The Cinnamon Effect so the next one finds you on Tuesday. And if it helped you feel less alone in it, I'd love for you to leave a review so another woman can find the show when she needs it.