Menopause HQ Podcast: Hot, Tired, and Hormonal

Episode 13: "Menopause Brain — Why Can’t I Remember Anything?”

Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you went there? Lost your train of thought in the middle of a sentence? Forgotten words, names, appointments, or tasks you would have easily remembered before? You're not alone. In Episode 13 of the Menopause HQ Podcast: Hot, Tired, and Hormonal, Angela Black and Family Nurse Practitioner Latalya Louis tackle one of the most frustrating and frightening symptoms of perimenopause and menopause: brain fog. Many women begin to wonder if they're developing dementia, losing their memory, or simply "not as sharp" as they used to be. The truth is that hormonal changes, poor sleep, chronic stress, anxiety, and mental overload can all contribute to cognitive changes during the menopausal transition. In this episode, we discuss: ✔ What menopause brain fog really is ✔ Why estrogen affects memory, focus, and concentration ✔ The connection between hormones and cognitive function ✔ Why women often fear dementia during menopause ✔ How stress, burnout, and poor sleep make brain fog worse ✔ Why high-achieving women often struggle emotionally with memory changes ✔ The impact of brain fog on work, relationships, and self-confidence ✔ Whether hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may help improve symptoms ✔ Practical ways to support your brain during perimenopause and menopause If you've ever said, "I can't remember anything anymore," this episode is for you. About Us: Menopause HQ is a company dedicated to helping women understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and navigateperimenopause and post-menopause with confidence.  The podcast is co-hosted by Angela Black, MPH and LaTalya Louis, APRN, FNP-C.   LaTalya is an expert in women’s hormonal health. New episodes drop weekly!   Links: Podcast website (Get your Listener Starter Kit here):  https://www.themenopausehq.com/podcast [https://www.themenopausehq.com/podcast] New here? Start with a FREE Preview ofour  Menopause Symptom Tracker: https://www.themenopausehq.com [https://www.themenopausehq.com]   Shop T-shirts and Fun Menopause Merchandise:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/shop [https://www.themenopausehq.com/shop]    Contact Angela: info@menopausehq.com   Contact LaTalya Louis, FNP at The Final Flow Menopause andMore: https://www.thefinalflowmenopause.com [https://www.thefinalflowmenopause.com] Contact LaTalya by phone: 706-407-6970   Get a 6 Month Menopause Symptom Journal Tracker:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/journal [https://www.themenopausehq.com/journal] Find a doctor in your area who is trained in menopausehere:  https://www.menopause.org [https://www.menopause.org]  - (Click on “patient education”)   Connect With Us:   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=menopause%20hq [https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=menopause%20hq]  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/menopause.hq/ [https://www.instagram.com/menopause.hq/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menopausehq?_r=1&_t=ZT-94ETTK72H8v [https://www.tiktok.com/@menopausehq?_r=1&_t=ZT-94ETTK72H8v]  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MenopauseHQ/ [https://www.pinterest.com/MenopauseHQ/]  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseHQ [https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseHQ]   Support This Podcast: Producing this podcast requires time, research, editing, hosting fees, and ongoing educational resources. If this podcast is helping you understand your body, advocate for yourself, or just feel less alone, and you’d like to support the work we’re doing, you can contribute through:   Zelle:  info@themenopausehq.com [info@themenopausehq.com]  CashApp:  $menopausehq   Disclaimer:  This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.

Episode 12: "Menopausal Women Aren't Angry…They're Exhausted"

Menopause rage isn’t talked about enough — and many women are secretly wondering, “Why am I so irritated all the time?” But are you really angry - or exhausted? In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired, and Hormonal, Angela and Family Nurse Practitioner Latalya discuss the truth behind menopause anger, emotional overload, irritability, overstimulation, and exhaustion during perimenopause and menopause.This conversation goes far beyond the stereotype of the “angry menopausal woman.” We’re discussing how hormone fluctuations, poor sleep, chronic stress, emotional labor, caregiver burnout, anxiety, brain fog, and nervous system overload can leave women feeling emotionally depleted and unlike themselves.If you’ve been experiencing: menopause rageirritability during perimenopauseoverstimulationnoise sensitivityemotional exhaustionsnapping at loved onesanxiety and overwhelmguilt after losing patiencemood swings during menopausecaregiver burnoutstress intoleranceemotional fatigue…this episode will help you understand what may really be happening in your body and mind. Subscribe to Menopause HQ on YouTube for honest conversations about perimenopause, menopause symptoms, hormones, women’s health, emotional wellness, HRT, relationships, intimacy, brain fog, hot flashes, and more.About Us:Menopause HQ is a company dedicated to helping women understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and navigate perimenopause and post-menopause with confidence. The podcast is co-hosted by Angela Black, MPH and LaTalya Louis, APRN, FNP-C. LaTalya is an expert in women’s hormonal health. New episodes drop weekly!Links: Podcast website (Get your Listener Starter Kit here): https://www.themenopausehq.com/podcast New here? Start with a FREE Preview of our Menopause Symptom Tracker: https://www.themenopausehq.com Shop T-shirts and Fun Menopause Merchandise: https://www.themenopausehq.com/shop Contact Angela: info@menopausehq.comContact LaTalya Louis, FNP at The Final Flow Menopause and More: https://www.thefinalflowmenopause.com Contact LaTalya by phone: 706-407-6970Get a 6 Month Menopause Symptom Journal Tracker: https://www.themenopausehq.com/journal Find a doctor in your area who is trained in menopause here: https://www.menopause.org - (Click on “patient education”) Connect With Us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=menopause%20hq Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopause.hq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menopausehq?_r=1&_t=ZT-94ETTK72H8v Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MenopauseHQ/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseHQ Support This Podcast:Producing this podcast requires time, research, editing, hosting fees, and ongoing educational resources. If this podcast is helping you understand your body, advocate for yourself, or just feel less alone, and you’d like to support the work we’re doing, you can contribute through: Zelle: info@themenopausehq.comCashApp: $menopausehqDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.

Episode 11: "Menopause At Work"

Menopause at work is something millions of women experience… but almost nobody talks about. In this episode of the Menopause HQ Podcast, Angela and Nurse Practitioner Latalya Louis have an honest conversation about what it’s REALLY like trying to work while dealing with hot flashes, brain fog, exhaustion, anxiety, irritability, poor sleep, memory issues, and hormonal changes. From women working physically demanding blue-collar jobs to women in corporate leadership and professional environments, we discuss how menopause symptoms can affect confidence, communication, focus, emotional regulation, productivity, and everyday interactions at work. We also explain: • Why menopause can make women feel “unprofessional” • How hormone changes affect the brain and nervous system • Why brain fog and fatigue are not “just stress” • The emotional toll of trying to hold it together at work • Practical ways women can support themselves during this transition If you’ve ever sat at your desk wondering, “What is going on with me?” — this episode is for you. Subscribe to the Menopause HQ Podcast for real conversations about perimenopause, menopause, hormones, women’s health, relationships, sex, work, and midlife wellness. About Us: Menopause HQ is a company dedicated to helping women understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and navigateperimenopause and post-menopause with confidence.  The podcast is co-hosted by Angela Black, MPH and LaTalya Louis, APRN, FNP-C.   LaTalya is an expert in women’s hormonal health. New episodes drop weekly!   Links:  Podcast website (Get your Listener Starter Kit here):  https://www.themenopausehq.com/podcast [https://www.themenopausehq.com/podcast] New here? Start with a FREE Preview of our  Menopause Symptom Tracker: https://www.themenopausehq.com [https://www.themenopausehq.com]   Shop T-shirts and Fun Menopause Merchandise:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/shop [https://www.themenopausehq.com/shop]    Contact Angela: info@menopausehq.com   Contact LaTalya Louis, FNP at The Final Flow Menopause andMore: https://www.thefinalflowmenopause.com [https://www.thefinalflowmenopause.com] Contact LaTalya by phone: 706-407-6970   Get a 6 Month Menopause Symptom Journal Tracker:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/journal [https://www.themenopausehq.com/journal]   Find a doctor in your area who is trained in menopausehere:  https://www.menopause.org [https://www.menopause.org]  - (Click on “patient education”)   Connect With Us:  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=menopause%20hq [https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=menopause%20hq]  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/menopause.hq/ [https://www.instagram.com/menopause.hq/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menopausehq?_r=1&_t=ZT-94ETTK72H8v [https://www.tiktok.com/@menopausehq?_r=1&_t=ZT-94ETTK72H8v]  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MenopauseHQ/ [https://www.pinterest.com/MenopauseHQ/]  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseHQ [https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseHQ]   Support This Podcast: Producing this podcast requires time, research, editing, hosting fees, and ongoing educational resources. If this podcast is helping you understand your body, advocate for yourself, or just feel less alone, and you’d like to support the work we’re doing, you can contribute through:  Zelle:  info@themenopausehq.com [info@themenopausehq.com]  CashApp:  $menopausehq   Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.

Episode 10: "My Labs Are 'Normal'?… So Why Do I Feel Like This?"

Have you ever been told your labs are “normal”… but you feel anything but normal? You have a list of symptoms a mile wide and nobody is listening to you.  In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired, and Hormonal, we’re breaking down one of the most frustrating experiences women face—being dismissed at the doctor’s office while dealing with real symptoms. If you’ve been feeling off, exhausted, emotional, forgetful, or just not like yourself anymore… this conversation will help you understand why. We explain: * Why “normal” lab results don’t always tell thefull story * What’s actually happening in your body duringperimenopause and menopause * How hormone fluctuations can affect your mood,memory, sleep, and energy * What to say to your doctor so you feel heard and taken seriously * When it's time to seek a second opinion This episode will help you connect the dots between what you’ve been feeling… and what may actually be going on in your body. Listen now and start advocating for your health feeling empowered and confident. And, if you’re tired of walking into appointments not knowing what to say, check out our Listener Starter Kit—designed to help you track your symptoms, recognize patterns, and ask the right questions so you can finally get the answers youdeserve. Here’s the link:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/podcast [https://www.themenopausehq.com/podcast] About Us: Menopause HQ is a company dedicated to helping women understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and navigateperimenopause and post-menopause with confidence.  The podcast is co-hosted by Angela Black, MPH and LaTalya Louis, APRN, FNP-C.   LaTalya is an expert in women’s hormonal health. New episodes drop weekly!  Links:  Podcast website (Get your Listener Starter Kit here):  https://www.themenopausehq.com/podcast [https://www.themenopausehq.com/podcast]  New here? Start with a FREE Preview ofour  Menopause Symptom Tracker: https://www.themenopausehq.com [https://www.themenopausehq.com]   Shop T-shirts and Fun Menopause Merchandise:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/shop [https://www.themenopausehq.com/shop]    Contact Angela: info@menopausehq.com   Contact LaTalya Louis, FNP at The Final Flow Menopause andMore: https://www.thefinalflowmenopause.com [https://www.thefinalflowmenopause.com] Contact LaTalya by phone: 706-407-6970 Get a 6 Month Menopause Symptom Journal Tracker:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/journal [https://www.themenopausehq.com/journal]  Find a doctor in your area who is trained in menopausehere:  https://www.menopause.org [https://www.menopause.org]  - (Click on “patient education”)   Connect With Us:  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=menopause%20hq [https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=menopause%20hq]  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/menopause.hq/ [https://www.instagram.com/menopause.hq/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menopausehq?_r=1&_t=ZT-94ETTK72H8v [https://www.tiktok.com/@menopausehq?_r=1&_t=ZT-94ETTK72H8v]  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MenopauseHQ/ [https://www.pinterest.com/MenopauseHQ/]  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseHQ [https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseHQ]  Support This Podcast: Producing this podcast requires time, research, editing, hosting fees, and ongoing educational resources. If this podcast is helping you understand your body, advocate for yourself, or just feel less alone, and you’d like to support the work we’re doing, you can contribute through:  Zelle:  info@themenopausehq.com [info@themenopausehq.com]  CashApp:  $menopausehq   Disclaimer:  This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.

Episode 9: “I Used to Want Sex… Why Did Things Change?

You care about your partner… you’re attracted to them… but when it comes to sex, something just feels different. Your desire isn’t the same. Your body isn’t responding the way it used to (or it may even be painful). And you can’t quite explain why. In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired & Hormonal, we’re having an honest conversation about sex during perimenopause and menopause—what changes, why it happens, and what you can actually do about it. We talk about: • Why libido changes during perimenopause and menopause • How declining estrogen and testosterone affect desire and arousal • Vaginal dryness, discomfort, and painful sex • Why you can still want closeness but not want sex • How stress, exhaustion, and mental load impact intimacy • What’s happening in your body (in plain language) • Exactly what to say to your partner so they understand what you’re experiencing If you’ve ever thought, “I remember what this used to feel like… and this isn’t it,” this episode is for you. You are not broken. You are not alone. And this is not something you just have to “deal with.” There are real reasons behind what you’re feeling—and real ways to get support. Listen now and start understanding what’s happening in your body. About Us: Menopause HQ is a company dedicated to helping women understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and navigate perimenopause and post-menopause with confidence. The podcast is co-hosted by Angela Black, MPH and LaTalya Louis, APRN, FNP-C. LaTalya is an expert in women’s hormonal health. New episodes drop weekly! Links: Podcast website (Get your Listener Starter Kit here): https://www.themenopausehq.com/podcast New here? Start with a FREE Preview of our Menopause Symptom Tracker: https://www.themenopausehq.com Shop T-shirts and Fun Menopause Merchandise: https://www.themenopausehq.com/shop Contact Angela: info@menopausehq.com Contact LaTalya Louis, FNP at The Final Flow Menopause and More: https://www.thefinalflowmenopause.com Contact LaTalya by phone: 706-407-6970 Get a 6 Month Menopause Symptom Journal Tracker: https://www.themenopausehq.com/journal Find a doctor in your area who is trained in menopause here: https://www.menopause.org - (Click on “patient education”) Connect With Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=menopause%20hq Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopause.hq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menopausehq?_r=1&_t=ZT-94ETTK72H8v Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MenopauseHQ/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseHQ Support This Podcast: Producing this podcast requires time, research, editing, hosting fees, and ongoing educational resources. If this podcast is helping you understand your body, advocate for yourself, or just feel less alone, and you’d like to support the work we’re doing, you can contribute through: Zelle: info@themenopausehq.com CashApp: $menopausehq Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.