73. Can EMDR help menopause?

Podcast: The EMDR Doctor Podcast · Dr Caroline Lloyd

Opublikowano: 2026-08-04

In this episode, Dr. Caroline Lloyd discusses the possible role of EMDR for helping with menopause. EMDR plays a role in resolving underlying CPTSD/trauma that often resurfaces as estrogen declines; and for directly targeting the distress, anxiety, and self-consciousness associated with symptoms like sleep disruption and hot flushes. Key Points: 1. Declining estrogen can "unmask" underlying CPTSD – As estrogen drops, women who have long coped with unresolved trauma often find their mental health symptoms (burnout, exhaustion, low mood) become more apparent, and resolving that trauma with EMDR could help them handle midlife challenges mor...