Summary
BBC technology editor Zoe Kleinman shared a personal experience about dealing with "brain fog" during a live TV report. Her story gained significant attention online, sparking a larger conversation about brain fog, particularly in connection with perimenopause. Many people, especially women, reached out to share their support and similar experiences.
Key Facts
- Zoe Kleinman is a technology editor for the BBC.
- She experienced "brain fog" during a live TV report, which led her to use notes.
- Her LinkedIn post about this experience was viewed hundreds of thousands of times.
- "Brain fog" is a common term for forgetting things or losing one's train of thought, though it is not a medical term.
- Kleinman linked her experience with perimenopause, a stage where hormone levels change.
- Many women reached out to Kleinman with supportive messages and shared their own experiences.
- The Fawcett Society reports about 10% of women leave their jobs due to menopause symptoms.
- Kleinman's use of notes was a break from usual professional norms for public speaking.
