Menopause, the ritual mandatory road we all must travel.

Bidding adieu to menstruation and fertility. For most, menopause isn't a scheduled event like Sunday mimosas, rather, it's a rollercoaster of coming and going. Light bleeding—no bleeding—heavy bleeding...

Welcome to perimenopause!

The less talked about, ruthless, and unrelenting journey that starts approximately a decade before the curtain falls for good. Feeling down? Blame your hormones! Anxious? Hormones at play. Trouble sleeping? Lack of focus? Notice a change in your body shape? Dislike your spouse, children, or even your pet cat? Check. Check. Check.

A dry vagina (yes, pardon us—it’s a thing)

UTIs after sex, assuming you still have sex; brittle nails, crispy hair, saggy tits, a body so unfamiliar you stare in the full-length mirror wondering who you’re looking at. Good times…I can tell you (if you are a man reading this) this is the very real deal for millions of women.

A study by Yale University reviewing insurance claims found that 75% of women suffering from menopausal symptoms leave their doctor’s office without answers. No wonder, the solution they propose to women are generally antidepressants or other SSRI's with pretty bad side effects like low libido, anxiety and depression. You can also get on some HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy, its been linked to increased risk of breast cancer and causes mood swings. Thank you very much.

But what if we told you there was light at the end of the tunnel?

That life doesn't need to read like a page from Les Misérables and that women can maintain or even rediscover a vitality not previously known. I am talking about microdosing of course, and it seems we’re not the only ones hot on this (pun intended)!

The first fully dedicated book on the topic, Microdosing and Menopause, just hit the shelves and is a must-read for any woman in this chapter of her life.

Whats actually going on?

In menopause, estrogen takes a dive, leading to mood swings, depressive states, and a whole slew of physical issues. And it’s not just about hormones dropping; it's about our brain circuits and neurotransmitters getting all mixed up, especially the serotonin system, which plays a big role in regulating our mood.

Our brain's thermostat, the hypothalamus, gets thrown out of whack, which is why you suddenly feel like you're on fire with hot flashes. The hippocampus, which is crucial for learning and memory, also takes a hit, making you feel like you’re constantly in a fog (brain fog).

Emotional stability, sleep quality, focus, and attention can all take a nosedive, making you more prone to anxiety and irritability. Even your stress tolerance goes out the window. And it’s not just in your head either, your adrenal glands (the stress responders sitting on your kidneys) get involved, which can lead to chronic inflammation and metabolic chaos.

Okay, okay, you are thinking, so how can microdosing help me?

Well, the molecule in Mabel’s truffles, psilocybin, works like jumper cables for your brain. It attaches to and activates serotonin receptors, helping to smooth out the neurotransmitter chaos. By boosting brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), psilocybin can cut through the mental fog, enhance neuroplasticity, and improve cognition and attention. It’s like giving your brain a much-needed tune-up.

"Calmer, less anxiety, helps depression, sleep, better dreaming, it's a well rounded feeling or something, etc. I love them! Good for sex drive too, if you need that". Reddit.

Psilocybin provides a peaceful headspace, improving emotional resilience and stress response. It helps balance mood swings and makes the highs and lows of menopause more manageable. It might even help combat those hot and cold flashes over time. All these effects can help improve your life and make the transition through menopause much smoother.

How do I get started?

To get startet we created the 5 weeks Mindful Microdosing Program, and the Complete Radical Wellbeing, written and narrated by world-leading psychologist and mindfulness expert Dr. Shauna Shapiro and neuroscientist Dr Amir Lotfi.

As these five transformational weeks progress, you will learn (or relearn) to love yourself and your life. You may be older, but you’re definitely better and you will discover that the best is yet to come.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and not medical advice.