#106: Julie Gordon White Turned Brain Fog into Business Clarity

Apr 03, 2025

Today’s Featured Uplifter: Julie Gordon White

While society keeps painting the menopausal years as some kind of biological apocalypse (night sweats! mood swings! the dreaded brain fog! frozen shoulder! burning freaking mouth!), I'm stubbornly searching for the treasure hidden in this transition. Call me greedy, but I want to know where the good stuff is.

So when Denise Pines nominated Julie Gordon White for The Uplifters Podcast because "she finds the positive in all outcomes," my ears perked up immediately. A woman who turned her brain fog into a professional breakthrough? Sign me up!

Julie’s Courage Practice: Radical Curiosity

Julie's superpower isn't extraordinary willpower or superhuman hormones—it's what she playfully calls being "Curious Julie" (think Curious George, but with entrepreneurial flair). When brain fog descended at age 46, leaving her struggling to form coherent sentences, instead of spiraling into panic, she got intensely curious.

"What's happening here?" she wondered, reaching out to friends, diving into research, and eventually experimenting with ingredients that might help manage her symptoms. This curiosity-first approach transformed what could have been a crisis into a laboratory for innovation that resulted in her Menowell bars, an Oprah Daily Best Menopause Product.

Listen to this if:

You're navigating menopause and are tired of only hearing about the downsides
You're considering a midlife pivot and wondering if it's "too late" (spoiler: it's not!)
You're curious about how limitations can become launching pads for creativity
You're looking for evidence that our most powerful chapters might still be ahead

Keep discovering:

Menowell Bars: MenoWell menobars are protein-powered, high-fiber, low sugar, gluten-free, dairy-free, Vegan, Low-Carb, Keto/Paleo friendly - and a perfect first food if you're intermittent fasting. They are also just really tasty! Check them out
The M Factor film: A groundbreaking documentary released in 2024 that addresses the marginalized health crisis faced by millions of women during menopause. This first-of-its-kind film features experts like Dr. Sharon Malone and Dr. Lisa Mosconi, and is available on PBS and various streaming platforms. Watch on PBS
Harvard research on midlife brain rewiring: Research indicates that the brain undergoes significant rewiring in midlife, particularly around the fifth decade of life, which can enhance creative thinking and problem-solving abilities. This "rewiring" results in neural networks becoming more integrated and connected, potentially explaining the shift from detail-oriented thinking to more big-picture wisdom. Read more at Big Think
Dr. Mary Claire Haver's work on post-menopausal health changes: In her bestselling book "The New Menopause," Dr. Haver explains how declining estrogen affects multiple body systems beyond typical symptoms, including heart health, cognitive function, bone integrity, and blood sugar balance. Her comprehensive approach covers everything from neurological to musculoskeletal issues that women may experience throughout the menopausal transition. Find on Amazon
Marshall Goldsmith's "What Got You Here Won't Get You There": This influential leadership book explores how successful people can become even more successful by addressing counterproductive behaviors. Goldsmith argues that the traits and approaches that drive early success may actually hinder further advancement, requiring a shift in mindset and behaviors to reach the next level. Find on Amazon