The connection no one told you about (but changes everything)

If you're in your 40s or 50s and lately you've felt more anxious, more reactive, or like you're on the verge of tears for no reason… You're not broken. You're not weak. And no, it's probably not just stress. 👉 It's your hormones. 👉 It's your brain. 👉 And they're having one hell of a conversation behind the scenes. Let's break it down. 🧠 Mood + Hormones = Always Talking Your mood and your hormones are in constant communication—especially during perimenopause and menopause. When progesterone drops (which happens first), you lose one of your body's natural calming chemicals. When estrogen fluctuates (hello, rollercoaster), your brain gets less serotonin and dopamine—those feel-good neurotransmitters that keep you grounded and resilient. The result? Mood swings that come out of nowhere A fuse so short you're apologizing before you even speak Spirals of shame or guilt That dreaded "What is wrong with me?" feeling You're not imagining it. You're not being dramatic. This is chemistry, not character. What Most Doctors Miss... They treat hormones or mood. They rarely treat both. That's why I'm thrilled to partner with Renee Hughes, emotional wellness expert and creator of the Mood Makeover Method™ by incorporating her expertise into my Hormone Harmony Jumpstart Program for new patients at no extra cost. Together, we're combining: Hormonal health + nervous system support Functional medicine + emotional mastery tools Science + soul So you can finally feel like you again. 🧪 Real Solutions, Not Band-Aids What's helped me (and my patients)? Not just supplements or hormone panels. But small, doable shifts like: Eating something within 45 minutes of waking up Taking a 3-minute sun break in the afternoon (no phone) Sniffing peppermint oil in the car when I'm about to snap Asking, "What's my body trying to tell me right now?" instead of spiraling It's not about fixing you. It's about supporting your nervous system, balancing your chemistry, and getting curious instead of critical. 🌟 There Is a Way Forward You don't need to detox. You don't need to push harder. You need to understand what your body is trying to say—and give it the support it's asking for. And that's exactly what we'll show you. But for now, just know this: 🧠 Your brain isn't failing. 💛 Your body isn't broken. ✨ This isn't the end—it's your reset. You're not alone in this. Talk soon, Dr. Tracy If you wish to stop receiving our emails or change your subscription options, please manage your subscription. 2401-A Waterman Blvd, Ste 4 #296, Fairfield, CA 94533, US