109. How Psilocybin Microdosing Supports Menopause: A Brain-Based Guide
How can women navigate the emotional, cognitive, and hormonal rollercoaster of perimenopause and menopause? In this episode, April Pride explores how psilocybin microdosing may offer real support for women in midlife. From balancing neuroplasticity and mood to improving sexual function and breaking addictive patterns, this conversation highlights the science, lived experience, and emerging protocols behind psilocybin’s potential to ease this complex life stage. If you're wondering how to recalibrate your brain (not just your hormones), this episode offers data-backed, compassionate insights into how psychedelics fit into midlife care.
🔵 Key Takeaways
-Hormonal shifts in perimenopause and menopause deeply impact brain function, mood, and resilience.
-Psilocybin may support neuroplasticity, emotional regulation, and cognitive clarity during these transitions.
-Microdosing could help improve libido, body image, and intimacy—areas often impacted by hormonal decline.
-Midlife women are increasingly self-medicating with psychedelics to manage menopause-related symptoms.
-Community support and intentional protocols are critical for safe, effective microdosing.
Learn more about this episode, including guests and resources on substack:https://aprilpride.substack.com/p/how-psilocybin-microdosing-supports-menopause
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