We talk about estrogen like it only belongs to ovaries, cycles, and hot flashes.But estrogen is one of the most important protective signals in the female brain. When estrogen drops — whether in perimenopause, menopause, or after chronic stress — the brain doesn’t just “adjust.” It loses a regulator that protects myelin, immune balance, and neural communication. This is why so many women notice brain fog, memory changes, mood instability, or neurological symptoms during the m

Why two simple tools can make a profound difference in perimenopause and beyond Midlife metabolism needs different support As women move into perimenopause and midlife, the rules change. Hormonal fluctuations, declining progesterone, rising cortisol sensitivity, and shifts in insulin signaling all converge. Many women find that what once worked—cutting calories, exercising more, skipping meals—no longer helps and often makes symptoms worse. In The Perimenopause Reset , I emph