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Ep. 84 | From Freeze Mode to Full-On Burnout: How to Finally Calm the Chaos in Your Body

Release Date: 05/23/2025

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From Freeze Mode to Full-On Burnout: How to Finally Calm the Chaos in Your Body

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Feeling like you’re either frozen in place or constantly on edge—but never calm? You’re not alone. In today’s episode of It’s Not Just Menopause, I’m breaking down what’s really going on when your nervous system is stuck in survival mode—and why it matters so much in menopause.

We’ll dive into the connection between nervous system dysregulation and symptoms like anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, and belly fat. More importantly, I’ll walk you through how to finally calm the chaos inside your body—not by doing more, but by helping your system feel safe enough to actually heal.

If you’ve been wondering why nothing is working, this is the missing piece.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

What “freeze mode” actually feels like (and how it’s different from burnout)
Why burnout isn’t just exhaustion—it’s a nervous system collapse
How to retrain your body to feel safe so your hormones can finally respond
My 3-step strategy to reset the chaos and finally feel like yourself again
Why rhythm and nourishment are non-negotiable for healing in midlife

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My Hormone Reset group program – Join the waitlist or grab your spot here
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Free Quiz: Discover Your Stress Type – get personalized support for your hormones

🎧 Tune In If:

You feel reactive, overwhelmed, or emotionally checked out
You’ve “done everything right” but your symptoms won’t budge
You’re ready to finally understand the root cause and take back control of your health

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