# Brain Fog, Weight Gain, Poor Sleep: Dr. Stacy Sims on Why Women Are Given SSRIs Instead of Answers

An episode of [Live Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1508380100), 23 Mar 2026, 7:13.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/1033d1554/podcast/play/117332507/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-23%2Fd23e1297-abef-c649-fceb-03f3b75ad680.mp3

You're in your mid-30s, gaining weight, losing sleep, and foggy in a way no amount of coffee fixes — and your doctor handed you an antidepressant. What if it wasn't stress, anxiety, or lack of discipline? What if it was perimenopause, starting years earlier than anyone told you? This clip breaks down the real biology behind "tired but wired," gut microbiome changes, and why brain fog in women is often a hormonal signal the medical system keeps missing — and keeps misdiagnosing. Dr. Stacy Sims Listen to the full episode here. Watch the full episode on YouTube here. *** This episode is sponsored by: NOWATCH: Health tracking reimaginedKnow your body, trust yourself.15% off with code LWBW15 at nowatch.com Mojo: the app for expert-led courses in better sex.Learn from world-class sex therapists and relationship experts with courses tailored to your needs.15% off with code LiveWell15 at mymojo.com/livewellbewell *** Sign up to Sarah’s Compassionate Cure newsletter: Science Simplified, Health Humanised. Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ *** Let’s be friends! 📷 Instagram: / sarahannmacklin 📹 Subscribe: / @livewellbewellsarah 🐦 Twitter: / sarahannmacklin 📱 TikTok: / sarahannnutrition

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