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Stress deconstructed

by Dr. Safia Debar

My take on how to transform what weighs you down into what lifts you up.

No BS with DS.

Stress deconstructed

by Dr. Safia Debar

My take on how to transform what weighs you down into what lifts you up.

Pre-perimenopause: Yes, it's a thing

hormones menopause mentalhealth nervous system Sep 16, 2025

What if your mood swings, wired 2am wake-ups, or feeling “different” had nothing to do with stress or mindset—and everything to do with your hormones quietly shifting behind the scenes?

In this week’s episode of Master Stress with Dr. S, I explore the pre-perimenopause decade—a phase most women don’t even know exists.

It often begins in the mid to late 30s. Periods are still regular. Blood tests look fine. And yet… subtle changes in hormones like progesterone and cortisol can quietly disrupt sleep, energy, and resilience.

🔍 Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

  • The early signs and symptoms of pre-perimenopause (often dismissed as “just stress”)
  • Why this decade is a silent but crucial transition for your health and identity
  • Practical ways to support your hormones and nervous system now, before burnout hits
  • Think of this stage as your body whispering for attention—not yet screaming. When you listen, you give yourself the chance to redesign your life before a bigger crash happens.

🎧 Listen to Episode 31

Think of this stage as your body whispering for attention—not yet screaming. When you listen, you give yourself the chance to redesign your life before a bigger crash happens.

With love,

Dr. Safia

Coach | Breathwork Facilitator | Doctor | Speaker

Bsc MBBS DCH DRCOG MRCGP MPH DipOccMed

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