In part one of this powerful and insightful two-part conversation of Not Alone, Valeria sits down with Dr. Mindy Pelz to unpack the real reason she wrote Age Like a Girl, and why menopause is far more than a hormonal ending, but a profound rewiring of a woman’s brain and identity. Dr. Mindy opens up about her own breaking point, the need to pull away and admit “I’m not okay,” and what actually happens to women emotionally, neurologically, and metabolically as estrogen fades. Together, they explore the loss of key neurochemicals, the shift away from people-pleasing, and why menopause may be preparing women to become better, more intentional leaders. This episode also offers practical insight for women in their 30s and 40s on lifestyle changes, micro-habits, and ways to support dopamine, serotonin, and metabolic health, setting the foundation for the next chapter of power rather than decline.Follow Dr. Mindy on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mindypelz/?hl=enTikTok: http://tiktok.com/@drmindypelzYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drmindypelzShop her books: https://www.drmindypelz.com/booksListen to her podcast: https://www.drmindypelz.com/resetter-podcastShop my looks from this episode: https://shopmy.us/collections/3269976?tab=collectionsFollow me: https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/ What we talked about: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices