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Ep 106 When Joy Fades in Midlife: The Science of Anhedonia and How to Get Your Spark Back


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Ever feel like your joy has quietly… dimmed

▶️ In this conversation, we dive into a topic so many women whisper about but rarely name—that unsettling sense of emotional numbness or the fading of joy that can sneak up in midlife and menopause. 

⭐️ We unpack what it actually is, what might be happening beneath the surface, and we explore the scientific reasons joy can feel muted in midlife—why anhedonia shows up, what may be disrupting the brain’s reward system, why it’s not your fault, and the small, meaningful steps that can help you feel like yourself again.

💥 We share our own stories (yes, the messy middle parts too), the moments we realized something felt “off,” and the tiny practices that can make all the difference. We talk about the power of presence, the magic of honest conversations, and the surprising things that can reignite your spark.

✨Most of all, we explore how to reclaim joy—even in the mundane moments—and why tending to your inner world might just be one of the most radical acts of midlife.

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