pisode 03 — About mood swings, irritability and emotional outbursts — and that rollercoaster that can take us from laughter to tears in a matter of minutes. Ever cried because you ran out of butter? Snapped at a broken toaster? Felt furious for no obvious reason — and five minutes later wondered what on earth just happened?

Menopause mood swings can feel like an emotional rollercoaster with no warning and, occasionally, no brakes.

In this episode of Bloody Menopause, Teresa Silva dives into the emotional side of menopause and perimenopause — from mood swings, irritability and emotional outbursts to the hormonal changes that can make everything suddenly feel… a lot.

Why can emotions become so intense during menopause? What do changing levels of oestrogen and progesterone have to do with mood, sleep and stress? What role does cortisol play? And why might “You’ve no reason to be like this” be one of the worst things you can say to a menopausal woman?

With humour, real-life stories and a little science, we explore:

• menopause and perimenopause emotional changes
• mood swings, irritability and emotional outbursts
• oestrogen, progesterone, cortisol and the menopausal brain
• why poor sleep can make emotions feel even harder to manage
• menopause myths versus reality
• simple survival strategies for overwhelming emotional days
• and why sometimes crying over butter really is part of the story

Because maybe you're not suddenly becoming a different person. Your body and brain are going through a major hormonal transition — and we need to talk about it.

Bloody Menopause is menopause and perimenopause without whispers, shame or perfect answers — just real life, science, humour and the occasional hormonal explosion.

🎙️ Hosted by Teresa Silva

Have you had your own “What on earth is happening to me?” menopause moment? Share your story with Bloody Menopause. Your voice matters too.

🎧 Also available in Portuguese, Spanish and French.

This isn’t hormonal drama. It’s a revolution. And apart from everything that’s wrong… everything’s fine!

⚠️ Disclaimer: Bloody Menopause is an entertainment and general information podcast and does not provide medical advice. If your symptoms concern you or are affecting your quality of life, please speak to a qualified healthcare professional.