Menopause Stole Her Brain — Not Just Her Drive with Andrea Donsky

If your wife has felt like a different person these last few years — foggy, irritable, checked out of the bedroom — and her doctor keeps telling her everything looks fine, this episode is for both of you. You'll walk away understanding that what's happening in her body has a name, 103 of them actually, and that 90% of what menopause does lives in the brain — which means the disconnection you're feeling isn't personal, it's physiological. If you want to understand where her head is right now before your next conversation, start with Dr. Diane's free "Why Is My Desire Low?" quiz at mylibidodoc.com/freebies — it's designed for exactly this moment. ### **About the Guest:** \** Andrea Donsky* Expertise: Andrea Donsky is a nutritionist (RHN), 7X Published Menopause Researcher & Entrepreneur with 26 years of experience in health and wellness. She is a respected multi-award-winning influencer, media personality, speaker, and author. Andrea hosts the popular podcast “Menopause Reimagined” and she is the co-founder of www.wearemorphus.com, a company that empowers women to feel heard and supported as they go through perimenopause and menopause with nutrition, lifestyle and high-quality, science-backed supplements. Her new book, Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best, published by Simon and Schuster, was released on May 5th. Follow her on TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn @andreadonsky @wearemorphus. www.nourishingmenopausebook.com?www.wearemorphus.com?TikTok: @andreadonsky IG: @andreadonsky and @wearemorphus YouTube: @wearemorphus Facebook: @wearemorphus This is a link to our libido survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEDrQyT-aA8J2LYRuhvAdrDEUQf8nYyErbixOkncecwqW9Fg/viewform?usp=send\_form https://wearemorphus.com/pages/symptoms-list : This is a list of the 103+ symptoms women can print off and bring to their doctors or healthcare providers ### **Our Advocacy:** Our advocacy is centered around providing a supportive space for women to reclaim sexual vitality and joy for good. Help us achieve this by subscribing to our podcast and sharing us with your friends and family. 💖 **Join our Next Libido Masterclass:** https://mylibidodoc.com/masterclass 💖 **Access Lab Testing:** https://platinumself.circle.so/c/community 💥 Whenever we talk about products, we try to get you discount codes. 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(0:00) Introduction, Andrea Donsky on menopause, symptoms, and impact on libido (1:07) Menopause effects on relationships and importance of conversations (2:29) Medical gaslighting and lack of support from healthcare professionals (3:28) Andrea Donsky's research and published work on menopause (4:22) Unfair treatment of women during menopause and personal experiences (6:08) Overview of menopause symptoms and research findings (8:27) Recognizing, validating, and discussing menopause symptoms (9:29) Unique symptoms: phantom smells and cognitive changes (12:44) Cognitive, mental health, and stress management during menopause (16:23) Libido, sexual health, and decreased desire in menopause (18:11) Men’s perspectives and relationship impacts (18:47) Communicating advice and support for low libido (19:59) Sponsor: Hot Monogamy Society (22:12) Vaginal dryness and practical tips for relief (24:05) Understanding blood work, laser rejuvenation, and fatigue (25:29) Mindset, self-esteem, and sexual health (27:36) Importance of blood flow and clitoral pumps (28:06) Andrea Donsky's book and further research (30:27) Weight gain, self-blame, and perimenopause (32:10) Relearning sex, lifestyle changes, and essential nutrients (38:33) Magnesium and high-level dietary advice (40:24) The balance blueprint for menopause health (41:43) Bio-individuality and choosing the right diet (42:41) Understanding your body and supplements (44:08) Men’s perspectives on partners in menopause (46:01) Mindset, relationships, and encouragement to get Andrea’s book (46:49) Importance of taking the survey and downloadable resources (47:59) Closing remarks, subscription reminder, and outro