The BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & More 3AM Waking, Anxiety & Brain Fog in Perimenopause: The Progesterone–GABA Fix | Dr. Carrie Jones
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Feb 10, 2026 
Dr. Carrie Jones, naturopathic doctor and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner specializing in hormone testing and perimenopause. She explains the progesterone–GABA link behind 3AM anxiety and night waking. Short, practical non‑HRT tools for sleep and anxiety are discussed. Cortisol, blood sugar, gut changes and lesser‑known perimenopause symptoms are explored. Tests, HRT basics, and trending remedies round out the conversation.
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Patient Case Where One Glass Of Wine Kept Her Up
- Dr. Carrie Jones recounts a patient case where one nightly glass of wine was the culprit for middle-of-night wakings.
- She uses this real example to illustrate removing alcohol often restores sleep without HRT.
Prefer Potassium-Focused Electrolytes
- Many commercial electrolyte blends overly favor sodium; perimenopausal women often benefit from potassium-heavy electrolytes instead.
- Dr. Carrie Jones recommends New Ethics New Lights and Seeking Health for higher potassium formulations tailored to non-athletes.
Seed Cycling Is Safe To Try Grind Flax First
- Seed cycling has little research but is safe and may improve diet diversity and fiber intake; grind seeds for absorption.
- Dr. Carrie Jones endorses trying seed cycling anecdotally and warns whole flax must be ground to be effective.