When the house finally goes quiet after the holidays, why do so many of us feel flat instead of free? In this week's episode, I talk about the February slump and reveal what’s really happening under the surface: your nervous system coming down from weeks of festive stress, decisions, and constant caretaking. That “let-down” isn’t failure; it’s physiology, and it’s a window to ask a powerful question—what do I need right now?

Across this conversation, I unpack how midlife hormones—shifting oestrogen and progesterone—change the way you handle stress, sleep, mood, and recovery. If the same daily pressures now feel heavier, there’s a reason. We talk through the compounding effects on muscle and metabolism, why weight can drift to the waist even when habits seem steady, and how strength training plus smarter protein can turn the tide. You’ll hear why spreading protein across breakfast and lunch matters, how progressive overload beats random workouts, and where gentle movement helps regulate your nervous system.

Most importantly, we trade pressure for permission. Instead of doing more,  prioritise support: simpler meal structure, consistent lights-out, clearer boundaries at home, and the courage to ask for help. I share a practical way to reset in early February—choose one lever to pull, not five—so you build capacity without burnout. If you’ve been wrestling with guilt for needing rest, or confusion about why your old routine stopped working, this is a compassionate roadmap to steady energy and sustainable change.

Ready to get specific about what your body needs hormonally, metabolically, and emotionally? Book a free peri-weight loss assessment via the link in the show notes, or DM me on Instagram @the.perimenopause.path. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a February reset, and leave a quick five-star review—your support helps more women find this conversation.

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