Podcast | What Really Happens In Perimenopause? with Dr. Mariza Snyder

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In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno joins Dr. Mariza Snyder, bestselling author of The Perimenopause Revolution, to explore what really happens during perimenopause, a pivotal yet often misunderstood stage in women’s health.

Dr. Snyder explains how shifts in estrogen and progesterone influence mood, metabolism, sleep, and cognitive function, and why symptoms such as brain fog, fatigue, and irritability are signs of hormonal imbalance rather than setbacks.

Together, they share practical perimenopause strategies for restoring hormone balance and overall well-being, including resistance training, blood sugar regulation, mindfulness, and stress management. The conversation highlights midlife as a time for empowerment, authenticity, and renewal.

Featuring: 
- What perimenopause really is and why it is more than “just menopause”
- How progesterone and estrogen shape mood, sleep, and cognitive function
- Why irritability, anxiety, and “brain fog” are early signs of hormonal change
- How insulin resistance and muscle loss contribute to midlife weight shifts
- Why blood sugar regulation is essential for long-term brain and metabolic health
- How resistance training helps rebuild muscle, bone, and confidence
- The emotional challenges of perimenopause and tools for regulation
- When to consider hormone therapy and how to find the right support
- What partners can do to help women navigate this profound transition

About the Commune Podcast

Hosted by Jeff Krasno, the Commune podcast features thoughtful conversations for modern times. Not always comfortable but definitely needed, we explore both humanity and our human-ness. How can we live healthy, purpose-filled lives and be in service of something bigger? Guests include spiritual teachers, poets, scientists, philosophers, and activists for food sustainability, functional medicine, mental and physical health, and collective healing.