Menopause is a brain transition

In this episode of the HolistiQ podcast, I explore why menopause is not just a hormonal change but a brain transition. We look at five key brain systems adapting during midlife — energy metabolism, temperature regulation, sleep circuits, mood networks and cognition — and why symptoms like brain fog, anxiety, tinnitus, hot flushes and sleep disruption can occur. Understanding the neuroscience of menopause helps make sense of these changes and supports better brain health in midlife.