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The menopause motivation and mood boost you need might not come from trying harder—it may come from understanding your brain, body, and biology better.

If you've noticed more anxiety, lower motivation, brain fog, or a lack of enthusiasm for things you used to enjoy, you're not alone.

In this episode, we uncover the hidden links between inflammation, brain chemistry, movement, and mood—and why so many women are overlooking it. Movement, healthy fats, community, sunlight, and even music influence the body's natural feel-good compounds that help you stay resilient through midlife and beyond.

If you're ready to feel more energized, optimistic, and in control of your health, this episode delivers powerful strategies to support your menopause motivation and mood boost.

My Guest:

Dr. Eric Dorninger ND, LAc is a naturopathic doctor, licensed acupuncturist, and founder of Roots and Branches Integrative Health Care in Boulder, Colorado. With a background in kinesiology, emergency medicine, naturopathic medicine, and acupuncture, he takes an integrative approach to uncovering the root causes of chronic illness. Since founding his clinic in 2005, he has specialized in helping patients with complex “mystery illnesses” by focusing on accurate diagnosis and removing obstacles to healing. He is also a certified Shoemaker practitioner with expertise in mold and biotoxin-related illness. In addition to private practice, Dr. Dorninger teaches functional medicine, practices Jiu-Jitsu, skis, and advocates for evidence-based natural medicine.

Questions We Answer in This Episode:

How are inflammation, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders connected?
What are endogenous cannabinoids, and what role do they play in mood, pain, and inflammation?
How do exercise and resistance training naturally boost the body's own feel-good chemicals?
Why do we tend to avoid the types of exercise we need most, and how can we create better balance in our training?
Can music, social connection, and community improve mood and reduce inflammation?
How does CBD interact with serotonin, dopamine, and GABA to support mood, motivation, and stress resilience?
What should women know before trying CBD, including product quality, dosage, safety, and realistic expectations?

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