Ep. 77 | Menopause Brain Fog: Why You Can't Think Straight (And How to Fix It)
You forgot the word. Again.
You walked into the kitchen and stood there like a stranger in your own house. You lost your train of thought mid-sentence — in a meeting, in front of people — and just... stopped talking.
And now the quiet fear is creeping in: Is this it? Is this who I am now? Is something really wrong with me?
No. This is brain fog. It's one of the most common — and most terrifying — symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. And it's not permanent.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
Why your brain feels like it's glitching during perimenopause and menopause — and what's actually happening with your hormones and stress response that's causing it
How hidden stress hijacks your memory, focus, and mental energy — even when you don't feel "stressed"
The everyday habits that are making brain fog worse without you realizing it — caffeine on an empty stomach, skipping meals, under-sleeping, and running on stress all quietly drain your Response Capacity
Why brain fog isn't a brain problem — it's a signal that your body is diverting resources to survival instead of thinking
What actually works to clear the fog and get your brain back online — starting today
Your brain isn't broken. It's under-resourced. When your Response Capacity is maxed out, your body prioritizes keeping you alive over keeping you sharp. That's not a flaw — it's biology.
And when you reduce the load and give your body what it actually needs, the clarity comes back. That's what regulation does.
This episode is for you if: You're a woman over 40 in perimenopause or menopause who's scared her brain fog is something worse — and needs someone to explain what's really going on and what to do about it. You're not losing your mind. You're just running on empty.
Links & Resources:
🎯 Take the free quiz → What's Really Causing Your Symptoms? https://cindistickle.com/quiz
📅 Book a free Hormone Reset Clarity Call → https://calendly.com/cindistickle/menopause-hormone-clarity-call
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👩💻 Join the free community → It's Not Just Menopause: No-BS Support with Real Answers → https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsmenopause
📱 Follow on Instagram → @cindisticklenutrition
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