Perimenopause is not just “the time before menopause.” It’s a major rewiring of your entire hormonal symphony — and yet most women are never taught what’s really happening in their body, mind, or terrain.

❗ 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Melatonin isn’t just a sleep hormone — it’s a powerful antioxidant and hormone modulator.
Modern light exposure — especially blue light from phones, TVs, and LEDs — tricks your brain into thinking it’s daytime, suppressing melatonin and delaying deep sleep.
And when you don’t sleep, your hormone system doesn’t reset.
Cortisol stays high. Estrogen surges. Progesterone drops. Thyroid tanks.
Over time, this leads to:
• Night sweats and insomnia
• Fatigue and anxiety
• Poor blood sugar control
• Brain fog and irritability
🌙 The body’s light-dark cycle governs every hormone, and perimenopause makes this even more fragile.
Resetting circadian rhythm can be one of the most powerful tools for hormone regulation — and it’s free.
❗ 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚 + 𝐔𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟
Perimenopause is often the time when buried emotional layers resurface. It’s not just a chemical reaction — it’s a soul checkpoint.
Many women begin experiencing:
• Flashbacks of old trauma
• Deep sadness with no clear reason
• Anger they were never allowed to express
• Grief over their identity, body changes, or aging parents
This isn’t weakness. It’s biological invitation to complete old cycles and reclaim energy.
The limbic system (your emotional brain) is tightly wired to your hormone system — and when estrogen shifts, emotional memories reawaken.
🌀 True healing in this phase requires not just hormone support, but emotional witnessing, nervous system regulation, and often a return to your inner truth.