Ep #140: The Psychological Effects of Perimenopause & Menopause with Dr. Bev Young

Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky

Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, addresses an often overlooked aspect of perimenopause and menopause: the psychological aspect. She is joined by Dr. Bev Young, a psychiatrist who specializes in mental health across all phases of a woman's life. Our podcast has been recognized as the top-ranked menopause podcast worldwide on Feedspot’s 2025 list of best Menopause Podcasts and Perimenopause Podcasts.

Topics Covered:

• Is it midlife, perimenopause, or menopause?
• Taking a holistic approach to mental health that goes beyond simply prescribing medications like antidepressants.
• The different mental health care providers including psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, and social workers.
• Dr. Young's approach includes examining sleep, life stressors, hormones, and other factors to help her patients feel better.
• We must understand how our relationships with friends and partners can be impacted at this phase and why we should not blame ourselves.
• Addressing how psychological factors can impact libido.
• Tips for communicating better in our relationships to get the support and understanding we need.

Dr. Bev Young's Ontario and Alberta Private Practice: https://betterbria.com/

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Chapters

1. Ep #140: The Psychological Effects of Perimenopause & Menopause with Dr. Bev Young (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] High Tea With Lady V (00:38:45)

3. (Cont.) Ep #140: The Psychological Effects of Perimenopause & Menopause with Dr. Bev Young (00:39:34)