37. Does Brain Fog Happen from Hearing Loss or Hormones?

Is your brain fog coming from hearing loss or hormonal changes? In this episode of the Hearing Wellness Journey Podcast, our expert audiologists unpack the complex relationship between brain fog and hearing loss, especially for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, pregnancy, and hormone fluctuations. You’ll learn why many women “feel like they can’t hear” even when hearing tests appear normal, how hormones affect auditory processing and working memory, and when symptoms may be cognitive overload rather than ear-related hearing loss. The conversation also explores menopause and hearing loss, untreated hearing loss and brain reorganization, auditory processing challenges, and why baseline hearing tests are critical for preventative care. If you’ve noticed difficulty hearing in background noise, increased listening fatigue, or mental fog that’s affecting work and relationships, this episode offers clarity, validation, and practical next steps without stigma or dismissal. To see the video edition of this episode with closed captioning, please go to 👉 Hearing Wellness Journey Podcast: https://hearingwellnessjourney.com/po... #brainfog #hearingloss #WomenAndHearing #menopausehealth #auditoryprocessing