What if your 2 a.m. panic attacks weren’t anxiety — but hormones trying to tell you something?

In this week’s episode of Celebrity Menopause, Dr Golda Parker shares Emma’s story — a real journey through sleepless nights, fear, and the transformation that followed when she finally discovered the truth behind her symptoms.

You’ll learn:

• Why perimenopause can trigger sudden night-time anxiety — even if you’ve never been anxious before.
• The science behind “tired but wired” — how progesterone, oestrogen, and cortisol create that 3 a.m. surge.
• How small shifts in nutrition, breathing, and evening routine can transform your nights.
• The simple tests that revealed Emma’s hidden hormone imbalance — and how rebalancing it changed everything.

This isn’t a story about stress. It’s a story about understanding your body — and reclaiming calm, clarity, and sleep.

If you’ve ever felt broken by perimenopause, this episode will remind you:

You’re not broken. You’re becoming.

Listen now to discover the science and soul of transformation.

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This podcast and its content are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Always seek the guidance of your own qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your medications, hormones, supplements, or lifestyle.

Listening to this podcast or visiting www.drgolda.com does not establish a doctor–patient relationship.

Ever walked into a room and forgotten why you’re there? Or mid-sentence your mind goes completely blank — like your brain just hit “buffering”?

Welcome to menopause brain fog — one of the most common (and least discussed) symptoms of midlife.

In this episode of Celebrity Menopause, Dr Golda — The International Celebrity Menopause Doctor — breaks down the real science behind memory loss, concentration issues, and that fuzzy, forgetful feeling so many women experience during perimenopause and menopause.

You’ll discover how hormonal fluctuations, stress, poor sleep, and even nutritional gaps can all hijack your focus — and why your brain isn’t “failing,” it’s recalibrating.

Dr Golda shares what’s really happening inside your brain chemistry — from oestrogen’s role in neurotransmitter balance to the stress hormone cortisol and its impact on memory — along with smart, evidence-based steps to help you think clearly again.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The real link between oestrogen and brain fog
• Why your brain feels “slow” (and how it’s actually rewiring)
• The surprising impact of stress, sleep, and hydration on focus
• What vitamins and nutrients support cognition (and why you should always test, not guess)
• Real-life stories from Dr Golda’s global clinic — proof that clarity can return with the right support

If you’ve ever thought, “Am I losing my mind?” — this episode will reassure you that you’re not. You’re evolving. And with the right tools, your sharper, calmer, more focused self is absolutely within reach.

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Medical Disclaimer:

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical advice. Always consult your qualified healthcare provider regarding any symptoms or treatment decisions related to your health.

Can’t sleep? You’re not alone. In this episode of Celebrity Menopause, Dr Golda — the International Celebrity Menopause Doctor — unpacks why midlife turns your nights upside down and how to reclaim deep, restorative sleep using real science, not fads.

If you find yourself wide awake at 3 a.m., replaying every decision you’ve ever made, this episode explains exactly what’s happening inside your body. From fluctuating oestrogen and progesterone levels to cortisol spikes, temperature swings, and that over-active brain, Dr Golda breaks down the hormonal chemistry behind menopause insomnia — and what you can do tonight to start sleeping again.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The real link between menopause and sleep problems

• Why dropping progesterone makes your brain restless

• How oestrogen changes body temperature and night sweats

• The reason cortisol wakes you up at 3 a.m.

• How light, temperature, and rhythm reset your sleep naturally

• When to seek expert menopause care or discuss HRT and evidence-based options

Dr Golda shares practical, compassionate tips from her clinical work in both the UK and Canada, blending celebrity health insights with everyday strategies you can actually use. You’ll learn how to build a bedtime routine that works for real women, not wellness robots, and how to approach your doctor with the right language to get the help you need.

Who this episode is for:

Women in perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause who are tired of hearing “it’s just your age” and want trustworthy, medically-sound answers that fit real life.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Book a private menopause consultation with Dr Golda → www.drgolda.com
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If this episode helps you, please follow, rate, and share it with another woman who deserves better sleep.

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your own qualified healthcare provider about your individual health needs.

Real life, no fluff. In this raw conversation, Dr Golda Parker (double board-certified UK & Canada; host of Celebrity Menopause) sits down with her friend Bethany, who lives with severe endometriosis requiring surgical treatment. We talk chemical menopause, the heartbreak of infertility, the grind of getting a proper diagnosis, and how to advocate for yourself—and for each other—inside a system that too often minimises women’s pain.

What you’ll learn

• Endometriosis, explained: what it is (and isn’t), why symptoms don’t match scan results, and how disease can persist after surgery.
• Chemical menopause: why it’s offered, what to expect (hot flushes, mood, sleep, bone health), and how to create a symptom-support plan.
• Surgery & recovery: what “success” realistically looks like, scarring/adhesions, managing inflammation, and pacing life post-op.
• Infertility & emotion: grief, relationships, and protecting your mental health while navigating clinics and waitlists.
• Diagnosis delays: red flags for misdiagnosis (IBS, “bad periods”, anxiety) and the exact language to use in appointments.
• Self-advocacy toolkit: prepping your file, asking for second opinions, tracking flares, and bringing an ally to consultations.
• Whole-body support: sleep, stress/cortisol regulation, pain-informed movement, gut/skin links, and supplement conversations to raise with your clinician.

Who this episode is for

Anyone with suspected or confirmed endometriosis/adenomyosis, those navigating chemical menopause or post-surgical life, partners and friends who want to help, and clinicians who want a patient-centred perspective.

Dr Golda’s take:

Endometriosis is not “just bad periods.” It’s a systemic, inflammatory condition that deserves precision care and compassion. Whether you’re in chemical menopause, planning surgery, or navigating infertility, there are levers you can pull today—better sleep architecture, smart stress tools, anti-inflammatory nutrition, and clinician-approved supplements—while you push for the diagnostics and treatments you deserve.

Connect & next steps

• Follow Celebrity Menopause on your favourite app so you don’t miss Bethany’s episode.
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• Private online clinic at drgolda.com (non-prescribing, HRT-aware; I can review your plan and provide a letter for your clinician).

Medical disclaimer

This episode is educational only and not a substitute for care with your own clinician. Always discuss medication, hormones, surgery, and supplements with your healthcare team.

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ADHD in Perimenopause: Why Focus Fades—and How to Get It Back

Fridge keys, lost words, 3pm crashes? It’s not you. Fluctuating oestrogen can scramble dopamine, norepinephrine, sleep, and blood sugar—so ADHD traits get louder in perimenopause. In this upbeat episode, celebrity menopause doctor Dr Golda Parker shares a kinder “operating system” for your brilliant, busy brain.

We make the science fun and simple: how hormone swings create “patchy Wi-Fi” between your prefrontal cortex and motivation circuits, why circadian rhythm and mitochondria matter, and how hot flushes, cortisol spikes, and glucose dips fuel fatigue and brain fog. Then we get practical: one wake time + morning light, friction-free focus tools (one calendar, two alarms, a landing pad, “two-minute runway”), steady-energy meals that tame crashes, and training that actually helps—strength and Zone 2. We also cover smart supports to discuss with your clinician: omega-3 (EPA/DHA), magnesium glycinate (evening), creatine, inositol, L-theanine, rhodiola; and when to check ferritin/iron, B12, vitamin D, thyroid. If you use ADHD meds, learn why hormone fluctuations can change how they feel—and what to adjust (timing, sleep, hydration, real meals).

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Medical note: Educational only—this isn’t personal medical advice. Always discuss diagnosis, medications, and supplements with your own clinician, especially if you take prescriptions or have ongoing conditions.

Struggling with belly fat, puffiness, or “weight that won’t budge” in perimenopause? Here’s how inflammation drives it—and the practical steps to dial it down.

If your labs look “normal” but you feel inflamed, this episode breaks down simple, science-backed moves that change how your body stores fat.

Not another fad: real strategies (food, training, sleep, stress) that lower inflammation and help you lose body fat—without wrecking hormones.

Perimenopause can crank up inflammation and insulin resistance, making weight (especially belly fat) stick around. In this episode, Dr. Golda explains the inflammation–metabolism link in plain English—and shares a practical plan to calm the fire and change body composition. You’ll learn what to eat (and what to limit), how to train for midlife hormones, smart recovery, why sleep and stress are “fat loss levers,” and how to track progress beyond the scale. No gimmicks, just doable steps you can start this week.

Educational only; not medical advice. Please discuss changes with your own clinician.

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Struggling with menopause fatigue, perimenopause exhaustion, brain fog, and low energy? In this episode, Dr. Golda—double board-certified (UK & Canada), BBC health expert—unpacks the science behind hormone shifts, mitochondria (cell energy), cell membranes, inflammation, cortisol, sleep, blood sugar, and long Covid. Learn natural, evidence-informed strategies plus supplements (CoQ10, magnesium glycinate, omega-3, vitamin D, B12, resveratrol, adaptogens) to recharge energy, reduce inflammation, and clear brain fog—with or without HRT.

You’ll learn:

• Why estrogen + progesterone impact sleep, stress resilience, and ATP energy
• How mitochondria + cell membranes (omega-3s) drive or drain energy
• The role of chronic inflammation, gut health, and histamine in fatigue
• How cortisol dysregulation triggers the 3AM wake-up and daytime crashes
• Why long Covid can amplify midlife fatigue—and what to do about it
• The anti-inflammatory Mediterranean approach for steady energy & brain clarity
• Smart supplement stack to consider: CoQ10, magnesium glycinate, omega-3 (EPA/DHA), vitamin D, B-complex/B12, resveratrol, rhodiola/ashwagandha

Resources mentioned:

• Mediterranean eating pattern (anti-inflammatory)
• Sleep routine: cool/dark room, magnesium glycinate
• Movement: walking, resistance, yoga (mitochondrial support)
• Stress resets: breathwork, journaling, sunlight AM exposure

Disclaimer: Educational only, not medical advice. Speak to your own clinician before changing medications or starting supplements.

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