Manage your stress: the second secret to a healthy menopause
Release Date: 10/08/2025
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info_outlineLets be real - stress isn’t something we can avoid, but how we respond to it can make or break our menopause journey.
When I hit perimenopause at 40, anxiety and overthinking became part of my daily life. I didn’t recognise it at the time, but my nervous system was in overdrive. Once I learned how to manage my stress more effectively - through nutrition, lifestyle shifts, and self awareness, everything started to feel lighter and more manageable.
In this episode, I’ll share:
• How stress hormones like cortisol affect your weight, sleep, and mood in midlife
• Why perimenopause makes your nervous system more sensitive to stress
• Practical, realistic ways to bring calm back into your day, even when life is busy
✨ Fab Female Gem: you don’t need to eliminate stress, instead focus on adding in small, calming practices that change how your body responds to it.
👉 Resources & Links
• Download my free handout 5 Secrets to a Healthy Menopause:
• Explore my 28-Day Transformation Programme
Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Revive Active’s MenoActive - formulated with nutrients and botanicals to support women through this stage of life.