Hello friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live and today we’re tackling a topic that confuses so many women, but is deeply affecting: Perimenopause.
I’m joined by the amazing mother-daughter duo Candace and Jess from Your Hormone Balance as we explain what perimenopause actually is, why it can start earlier than most women expect, and how chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation play a big role in hormone imbalances, fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, and more.
This episode is specifically for you if you’re in your 30s or 40s, feeling physically unwell, struggling with sleep, energy, anxiety, or changes in your cycle – and you’re being told everything is “normal.”
Here’s what we’re talking about:
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What Perimenopause Really Is (and Why It’s an 8-10 Year Transition, Not a Single Moment)
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The first signs of perimenopause, including changes to your cycle, mood, sleep, and energy
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Why progesterone is often the first hormone to decline – and how that affects anxiety, PMS and stress tolerance
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How chronic stress, overwork, malnutrition and favors disrupt ovulation and hormonal balance
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The connection between nervous system dysregulation and symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, bloating, and low libido
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Why so many women are estrogen dominant – and how stress causes this imbalance
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The Importance of Hormone Testing (and Why Symptoms Alone Don’t Tell the Whole Story)
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Simple, realistic nervous system exercises to lower cortisol and support healing
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Breathing techniques like the “physiological sigh” to calm anxiety in real time
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Everyday tools of the vagus nerve: humming, singing, grounding, and gentle movement
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How boundaries, asking for help, and reducing people-pleasing can literally improve your hormones
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Why you shouldn’t ignore heavy, painful or irregular periods
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The role of protein, diet and avoiding extremes through exercise and caffeine
199: Perimenopause, nervous system health, and how stress affects your hormones
This episode is such a strong reminder of that Your body is not broken; it is a reaction to the life you live. And with the right tools, support and awareness, you can navigate perimenopause calmer, stronger, more regulated and more in tune with your body.
I hope you enjoy this episode!
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