Menopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause

105. Hormones, Anger, and the Unexpected Gift of Rage


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Are you feeling overwhelmed by sudden bursts of rage—and wondering if it’s just you? You’re not alone. Many midlife women experience emotional intensity that seems to come out of nowhere. That fiery anger, the kind that feels like it’s bubbling just beneath the surface, isn’t just in your head—and it might be telling you something important.

In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and business coach, Bailey Feldman, as we unpack the rising rage so many women experience in their 30s and 40s. We get honest about what it feels like, where it comes from (hint: it’s not just hormones), and what you can actually do to feel more balanced and in control. Whether you're in full-blown perimenopause or just starting to notice shifts, this conversation is your invitation to get curious—not critical—about what your body and emotions are trying to say.

 

In this episode:

  • Why rage is more common than you think in your 30s and 40s
  • What Chinese medicine says about emotional buildup (hello, liver Qi stagnation)
  • How hormonal shifts start before perimenopause officially begins
  • Lifestyle habits and mindset shifts that can smooth emotional edges
  • The role of acupuncture, herbal support, and gentle liver detox
  • Why we need community—and how multi-generational spaces can support healing
  • The importance of pushing back on the “just survive it” mindset

 

 Resources Mentioned:

  • Learn more about acupuncture and holistic hormone support: risingwomanproject.com
  • Bailey’s community space for women: Fount + Flourish
  • Fount + Flourish Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefount_co 
  • Bailey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baileyfeldman_ 

 

Connect with me, Dr. Sara Poldmae:

Website: https://risingwomanproject.com

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/drsarapoldmae

Have a question I can answer? Send me a message! I love to hear from my listeners!

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