Jennifer Reimer, PhD and Sheri Johnson | Midlife Experts | Holistic Nutritionist
23 episodes
1 week ago
So many midlife women pride themselves on being strong, independent, capable - the one who doesn’t need help, who pushes through, who holds it all together (including us up until recently!). In this episode, we unpack why this “Be Strong” identity isn’t actually strength at all. It’s a coping strategy that quietly fuels burnout, resentment, hormone disruption, and chronic stress. We explore how this pattern shows up at work, in relationships, and especially during the holidays - when sa...
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So many midlife women pride themselves on being strong, independent, capable - the one who doesn’t need help, who pushes through, who holds it all together (including us up until recently!). In this episode, we unpack why this “Be Strong” identity isn’t actually strength at all. It’s a coping strategy that quietly fuels burnout, resentment, hormone disruption, and chronic stress. We explore how this pattern shows up at work, in relationships, and especially during the holidays - when sa...
21: Why Cortisol Spikes During the Holidays for Midlife Women (And How to Calm It)
Midlife Rising
47 minutes
2 weeks ago
21: Why Cortisol Spikes During the Holidays for Midlife Women (And How to Calm It)
The holidays are supposed to be joyful…but they can really crank up the cortisol for many women, especially those over 40. Not because we’re too old to handle everything, but because our chemistry is different from what it used to be. In this episode, we dig into 3 ways the holiday season turns into a perfect storm for cortisol spikes and heightened menopause symptoms. You'll find out: The critical things causing higher cortisol during the holidays How your subconscious stres...
Midlife Rising
So many midlife women pride themselves on being strong, independent, capable - the one who doesn’t need help, who pushes through, who holds it all together (including us up until recently!). In this episode, we unpack why this “Be Strong” identity isn’t actually strength at all. It’s a coping strategy that quietly fuels burnout, resentment, hormone disruption, and chronic stress. We explore how this pattern shows up at work, in relationships, and especially during the holidays - when sa...
