Gwyneth Paltrow Discusses Menopause Challenges and Alcohol Use During LA Wildfires

The actress revealed that drinking nightly during the January fires worsened her symptoms, including anxiety and insomnia.

Gwyneth Paltrow shared on her Goop podcast that her menopause symptoms became unmanageable after drinking nightly during the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.
Paltrow described her drinking during the fires as a form of self-medication, which she said exacerbated her symptoms, including hot flashes and severe insomnia.
The actress opened up about experiencing anxiety for the first time in her life, often staying awake for hours reflecting on past mistakes.
While Paltrow and her family were safe from the wildfires, she expressed grief for friends who lost their homes and described the emotional toll of the disaster.
Paltrow indicated she is optimistic about her health improving and feels she may be moving past the most difficult phase of menopause.