Jj Virgin Lifestyle Show

"At 41, I had a baby during perimenopause—and that was just the beginning. My journey is proof that this phase of life can come with unexpected challenges, but it can also be empowering when you learn how to manage it." – Dr. Mariza Synder Perimenopause isn’t just about night sweats and hot flashes—it can feel like being hit by a Mack truck, especially when you throw in unexpected hurdles like a traumatic brain injury. In this episode, Dr. Mariza Snyder opens up about her personal struggles with perimenopause, revealing how she went from thinking she had it all figured out to being blindsided by hormone shifts that rocked her mental energy, mood, and overall well-being. Her story is one of resilience, self-care, and persistence—a message that will resonate deeply with women navigating similar challenges in their 40s and beyond. Mariza shares the hidden connections between hormonal shifts and symptoms like brain fog, irritability, and mental exhaustion, and offers real, actionable strategies for reclaiming you