How Perimenopause Impacts Women’s Mental Health with Amita Sharma

In this deeply moving episode of Overcome, host Travis White sits down with Amita Sharma, co-founder of NourishDoc, to uncover the hidden struggles of midlife mental health—particularly for women navigating the tumultuous journey of perimenopause. Amita shares her personal story of childhood trauma, cultural suppression, and the eruption of unspoken emotions that caught her off guard in her 40s. With honesty and vulnerability, she discusses the connection between hormones, anxiety, and self-worth—and why society urgently needs to normalize this stage of a woman’s life.

Together, they explore how holistic wellness, gut health, community support, and candid conversations can empower women to reclaim their identity and well-being. Whether you’re personally walking this path or supporting someone who is, this episode is a must-listen.

What We Discussed:

• The emotional toll of perimenopause and its impact on mental health

• Why many women suffer in silence due to stigma and societal expectations

• The overlooked struggles of midlife women balancing careers, family, and personal wellness

• How unresolved childhood trauma can resurface during hormonal transitions

• Holistic and integrative approaches to healing, including diet, gut health, and Ayurvedic practices

• How partners and workplaces can support women through this phase

• The mission behind NourishDoc and its role in making self-care and expert guidance more accessible

  
  

Perimenopause isn’t just a hormonal shift—it’s a deeply personal journey that deserves understanding, empathy, and support. If this episode moved you, don’t keep it to yourself.

• Share it with a friend, partner, or colleague who needs to hear it.

• Rate and review the show on your favorite podcast platform—it helps us reach more people.

  
  

And most importantly, take a moment today to nourish your own mind, body, and spirit. You are not alone. Together, we can break the stigma.

Connect with Amita and explore NourishDoc’s holistic wellness resources: 

• Website: nourishdoc.com

• Instagram: @nourish_doc

• YouTube: @nourishdoc

• X (formerly Twitter): @nourishdoc