11/25/2025
Let’s Talk About the Shame No One Mentions in Menopause
If you’ve been feeling like you can’t trust yourself lately — snapping without meaning to, crying over tiny things, or swallowing shame because you “should be handling this better”…
Please hear me:
You are not broken.
You are not failing.
And you are absolutely not the only one feeling this way.
Every week I talk to women who tell me:
“I hate how reactive I am.”
“I don’t recognize myself.”
“I’m scared this is the new me.”
And beneath those words?
Shame. Fear. Exhaustion.
Because no one prepares you for the emotional side of menopause — the mood swings that come out of nowhere…rage, sadness, impatience…
…or the way a hot flash or night sweat can steal your sleep and leave your nerves fried for days.
But here’s the truth:
Your reactions aren’t random.
And they’re definitely not a reflection of your worth or strength.
Mood swings in peri/menopause are physiological, not personal.
They’re driven by real body changes you can improve:
1️⃣ Estrogen & progesterone chaos
These hormones regulate serotonin, dopamine, and GABA — the chemistry of calm, patience, emotional steadiness.
When they swing or drop, it’s like your brain loses its shock absorbers. Everything hits harder.
2️⃣ Blood sugar instability
Even with “clean eating,” dips and spikes trigger irritability, anxiety, brain fog, and that wired-but-tired feeling.
3️⃣ Nervous system fatigue
Hot flashes, night sweats, poor sleep, and constant stress push your body into survival mode — so even small things feel overwhelming.
✨ And here’s the hope:
All of these can be improved with natural, holistic strategies — stabilizing mood, restoring calm, improving sleep, and giving you back a sense of control.
You’re not “too emotional.”
You’re not “crazy.”
Your body is signaling — and there is a way to feel grounded again.
Please leave a 🫶or If this message made you breathe a little deeper or feel a little less alone.
There’s a woman in your world carrying this silently — and your share might be the thing that finally helps her feel seen.