ANXIETY, MENOPAUSE, OR BOTH? #psychology #addiction #rootcause

What if anxiety, insomnia, irritability, and even cravings during perimenopause aren’t signs of weakness—but biology shifting underneath you? In this video, Dr. Arwen Podesta explains how fluctuating estrogen and progesterone affect serotonin, dopamine, GABA, and glutamate, reshaping mood, sleep, and stress resilience. Learn why these symptoms are real, measurable, and treatable—and how a hormone-aware, biological lens can open the door to more effective, compassionate care

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Dr. Arwen Podesta MD, DFASAM, DFAPA is a triple board certified physician specializing in functional psychiatry, addiction medicine, and forensic psychiatry. 🧠

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0:00 – When Symptoms Aren’t Psychological Weakness
0:38 – The Midlife Pattern: Insomnia, Irritability, and Cravings
1:17 – What If the Brain Is Responding to Hormonal Shifts?
1:35 – How Estrogen and Progesterone Affect Neurotransmitters
2:07 – Why Anxiety, Insomnia, and Cravings Increase
2:25 – Old Coping Tools and Hormonal Vulnerability
2:51 – Why Hormone-Aware Psychiatry Matters
3:13 – Treating the Biology to Change the Outcome

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes. Please consult with a licensed clinician or medical provider before starting new supplements or medications.