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If you’re in perimenopause and feel anxious, overstimulated, reactive, or like your body can’t fully relax, this episode will connect a lot of dots.
In this episode, we’re talking about the nervous system side of perimenopause — something most women are never taught. Hormone shifts, poor sleep, under-eating protein, dehydration, and chronic stress can push your body into fight-or-flight, even when nothing is “wrong” in your life.
Inside this episode:
Why perimenopause can feel like anxiety, overwhelm, or irritability
How hormone changes impact your nervous system and stress response
Common signs your body is stuck in survival mode
Why sleep disruption, brain fog, and low motivation are connected
Simple ways to calm your nervous system without a full life overhaul
Foundational support that matters most during perimenopause
Resources mentioned:
The Longevity Project (January) – a steady, realistic approach to hormone health, energy, and long-term wellness Email [email protected] to learn more
The Routine Supplement Stack – daily foundational support for mood, sleep, digestion, energy, and hormone balance. Use discount code HELLO10 and Subscribe and Save for 10% off and Free shipping
https://hughandgrace.com/products/the-routine-triple-boost-protein-hormone-support-1?pws=mindyw
If this episode helped you, share it with a woman who keeps saying “I don’t feel like myself anymore.” She’s not broken — her body is asking for support.
By Mindy Wender-Querio | Lifestyle + Wellness + Personal Growth5
2727 ratings
If you’re in perimenopause and feel anxious, overstimulated, reactive, or like your body can’t fully relax, this episode will connect a lot of dots.
In this episode, we’re talking about the nervous system side of perimenopause — something most women are never taught. Hormone shifts, poor sleep, under-eating protein, dehydration, and chronic stress can push your body into fight-or-flight, even when nothing is “wrong” in your life.
Inside this episode:
Why perimenopause can feel like anxiety, overwhelm, or irritability
How hormone changes impact your nervous system and stress response
Common signs your body is stuck in survival mode
Why sleep disruption, brain fog, and low motivation are connected
Simple ways to calm your nervous system without a full life overhaul
Foundational support that matters most during perimenopause
Resources mentioned:
The Longevity Project (January) – a steady, realistic approach to hormone health, energy, and long-term wellness Email [email protected] to learn more
The Routine Supplement Stack – daily foundational support for mood, sleep, digestion, energy, and hormone balance. Use discount code HELLO10 and Subscribe and Save for 10% off and Free shipping
https://hughandgrace.com/products/the-routine-triple-boost-protein-hormone-support-1?pws=mindyw
If this episode helped you, share it with a woman who keeps saying “I don’t feel like myself anymore.” She’s not broken — her body is asking for support.

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