Ministry of Menopause

If you have just realised that something has changed in your body and you do not know where to start, start here. This is the episode of the Ministry of Menopause designed for the woman who has just typed “what is perimenopause” into a search bar at two in the morning and needs someone to sit her down, look her in the eye, and tell her the truth without overwhelming her. Dr Golda strips away the n...

You went to your GP with anxiety. Or brain fog. Or insomnia that came out of nowhere. Or heart palpitations that sent you to A and E. Or a fatigue so deep that no amount of sleep made any difference. Your blood tests came back normal. You were told there was nothing wrong. You were offered antidepressants. And at no point, in any of those appointments, did anyone say the word perimenopause. If thi...

“I used to be the fun one. Now I just feel beige.” Those were the exact words a patient said to Dr Golda in a recent consultation, and they capture something that millions of women in perimenopause feel but rarely hear anyone name out loud. The loss of identity during perimenopause is one of the most common and least discussed experiences of this stage of life. Women describe feeling like stranger...

This week I am sitting down with Danielle Rogers Clark, London based fashion stylist, royal style writer for UK national newspapers, and the woman behind Give Good Dress. Danielle has spent over twenty years in the fashion industry working behind the scenes at major fashion brands, styling for the UK's biggest department stores, and working with high profile clients and TV shows. She now runs Give...

Ministry of Menopause Podcast with Dr Golda Episode Description The disproportionate anger. The guilt that follows. The terrifying feeling that you are becoming someone you do not recognise. Perimenopause rage is one of the most common symptoms women experience and one of the least talked about. In this personal Saturday episode, Dr Golda opens up about the neuroscience behind the rage, shares rea...

If you have ever forgotten a word mid sentence, walked into a room with no idea why, or genuinely worried you might have early onset dementia, this episode is for you. Dr Golda explains exactly why perimenopause causes brain fog, what is happening to your oestrogen receptors, your cortisol, and your gut brain axis, and what you can do right now to get your brain back online. Featuring real patient...

You used to get through the day without thinking about it. Now everything aches, you are so tired that tired does not even cover it, and the worst part is nobody can see it. You look fine so everyone assumes you are fine. You are not fine and you are not imagining it. In this episode Dr Golda Parker, a GMC registered GP with dual UK and Canadian board certification and the Management of Menopause...

If you no longer recognise the woman you used to be, if your confidence, motivation, drive, and sense of joy have quietly disappeared, and if you have wondered whether this is simply who you are now, this episode is for you. Dr Golda Parker, GMC-registered GP and menopause specialist, explains the clinical and neurological reasons why so many women in perimenopause experience a profound loss of id...

If your anxiety arrived or dramatically worsened in your late thirties or forties, there is a clinical explanation that most GP appointments never reach. In this episode Dr Golda Parker, GP and menopause doctor, explains the neurological and hormonal mechanism behind perimenopausal anxiety, why so many women spend years being treated for the wrong thing, and what a genuinely hormonal approach to a...

Your Brain Did Not Break. Your Hormones Did Episode Summary If you have spent any time in your late thirties, forties, or early fifties wondering why your brain does not feel like yours anymore, this episode is for you. Dr Golda Parker, GMC-registered GP, explains the clinical mechanism behind perimenopausal brain fog, why so many women are being misdiagnosed or dismissed, and what you can actuall...

Perimenopause sleep problems are among the most common, most debilitating, and most poorly managed symptoms of the entire menopause transition. If you are waking at three in the morning, lying wide awake with your mind racing, drenched in sweat, and exhausted by morning despite hours in bed, this episode is for you. And if your doctor has told you it is just stress or anxiety, this episode is espe...

Perimenopause rage, sudden anger in your 40s, snapping at people you love for no reason, and feeling emotionally out of control are all recognised clinical symptoms of perimenopause and menopause hormonal decline, not signs that you are losing your mind, not a personality change, and not something you have to simply manage around. In this episode of the Ministry of Menopause podcast, Dr Golda Park...

Keywords: menopause sleep problems, perimenopause insomnia, night sweats menopause, menopause sleep solutions, sleep deprivation women, progesterone sleep, insomnia treatment, women's sleep health, hormonal sleep changes, menopause treatment, restful sleep Summary: Dr Golda explains the hormonal causes of sleep problems in perimenopause, including low progesterone, dropping estrogen, dysregulated...

Dr Golda explains how hormonal changes during perimenopause drive inflammatory skin conditions like acne, psoriasis, rosacea, and eczema. This episode covers the science of estrogen's protective effect on skin, why dermatologists often miss the hormonal component, and the comprehensive four-part approach to healing skin from the inside out. Includes a real story of a woman whose severe psoriasis r...

Keywords: menopause anxiety, perimenopause anxiety, menopause mood swings, hormonal anxiety, women's mental health, perimenopause depression, anxiety treatment, hormonal depression, neuromodulators, estrogen mood, progesterone anxiety, mental health menopause Summary: Dr Golda explains how hormonal changes during perimenopause directly affect brain chemistry and mental health. This episode covers...

Dr Golda explains the science behind perimenopause brain fog, including how dropping estrogen affects your memory and focus. This episode dives deep into the histamine connection that most doctors miss. Learn why histamine intolerance develops during perimenopause, which foods trigger it, and the four-part approach to restoring your cognitive function. Includes a real story from a woman whose brai...

Perimenopause can arrive quietly — and then suddenly change everything. Many women describe a profound loss of self, confidence, identity, and sense of purpose , often long before menopause is officially recognised or named. In this episode of Celebrity Menopause , I speak openly about the emotional and psychological impact of perimenopause, including loss of identity, feeling disconnected from yo...

Menopause and perimenopause affect millions of women, yet so many enter this transition without clear information or support. In this first episode of Celebrity Menopause , we explore what’s really happening in the body and brain during perimenopause and menopause — from hormonal changes and anxiety to confidence shifts, brain fog, and energy levels. Drawing on years of experience working with cel...

What happens when intimacy becomes painful… and you start to feel like you’re disappearing from your own relationship? That’s where Nadia’s story begins — in the quiet, private heartbreak so many women experience in menopause but almost never talk about. In this episode, we dive into her deeply human journey through: ✨ painful sex ✨ vaginal dryness ✨ burning and irritation ✨ loss of desire ✨...

Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I don’t recognise myself anymore” ? That’s exactly where Rebecca’s story begins — long before she knew she was in perimenopause. No hot flushes. No night sweats. Just the slow, quiet unraveling so many women experience but rarely name. In this episode, I’m sharing her deeply relatable journey through: ✨ anxiety from nowhere ✨ emotional overwhelm...

In this episode of  Celebrity Menopause , Dr Golda sits down for a real, best-friend-style chat about the hormonal chaos of perimenopause — the mood swings, the energy crashes, the sudden irritability, the “who even  am  I?”&...

In this episode of  Celebrity Menopause , we dive into one of the most common — and most misunderstood — symptoms of perimenopause:  overwhelm , mental load, and the sudden appearance of  ADHD-like symptoms  in your 40s. If y...

In this episode of  Celebrity Menopause , we break down one of the most universal — and most frustrating — parts of perimenopause:  weight gain , especially around the stomach, hips, and waist. If you feel like your body&nbsp...

If you're suddenly waking at 3AM with a racing mind, a pounding heart and absolutely no chance of falling back asleep — you’re not alone.  In this episode of  Celebrity Menopause , we break down the  night-time anxiety ,...

Today we are talking about feeling stuck in perimenopause and how to get unstuck. Join me for a fabulous fun, upbeat discussion with practical real life advice with Beth, mental health practitioner from @hopewithbeth Join me on my instagram at @doctorgolda for more indepth celebrity menopause secrets Follow and rate this podcast and if you found it helpful, share it with a friend Find me at www.dr...