Dec 30, 2025
Ever walk into a room and forget
why you’re there?
Lose your words mid-sentence in a meeting?
Feel mentally slower than you used to?
You’re not imagining it — and you’re not “losing it.”
In this episode of Hot & Healthy Menopause, Nicole van Hattem unpacks one of the most frustrating symptoms of perimenopause and menopause: brain fog.
You’ll learn:
Why fluctuating estrogen and progesterone affect memory, focus, and mental clarity
How inflammation quietly worsens brain fog
The critical role omega-3 and omega-6 balance plays in brain health
Why stress and poor sleep amplify cognitive symptoms
Practical, evidence-based steps to clear the fog and feel sharp again
Nicole also shares how tracking your symptoms and testing your omega balance can take the guesswork out of your menopause journey — and help you make confident, informed decisions about your health.
✨ Helpful resources mentioned in this episode:
Download the free Menopause Symptom Tracker at nicolevanhattem.com
Explore omega balance testing and targeted nutrition support
Learn how to work with Nicole for personalised menopause and executive wellbeing coaching
Brain fog isn’t a sign of
decline — it’s a signal.
With the right support, clarity, confidence, and focus can
return.