Why High-Achieving Women Burn Out Faster in Perimenopause

Ingrida Makaraite-Girdvaine

Published on: 03/07/2026

High-achieving women are burning out faster in perimenopause — and it's not because they're doing too much. It's because their hormones, stress systems, and nervous systems are all shifting at once. Here's the science behind why, and what to do about

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Why You're Gaining Weight in Perimenopause Even Though You're Doing Everything Right

Ingrida Makaraite-Girdvaine

Published on: 19/06/2026

Eating well, exercising, cutting back — and still gaining weight in perimenopause? This isn't a willpower problem. Here's the real hormonal science behind why your body has changed.

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What Is Perimenopause? The Real Definition Nobody Told You About

Ingrida Makaraite-Girdvaine

Published on: 02/06/2026

Perimenopause is not just "the run-up to menopause." It's a full hormonal transition that can last over a decade — and it's why you feel exhausted, foggy, and unlike yourself. Here's the truth.

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