Season two of the You Being You podcast opens with a message for ambitious women who feel their bodies changing with age and want to stop fighting themselves and build trust.

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Stephanie shares how she entered menopause at 44, including unpredictable moods, angry outbursts described as rage, disrupted sleep, and feeling out of character. She explains how she initially looked for external fixes—adaptogens like ashwagandha, magnesium, and avoiding nightshade vegetables due to a thyroid condition—before realizing she was trying to change her chemistry instead of looking at her life, where she was overcommitted, quietly resentful, and not asking for support or holding boundaries at home.

She reframes hormones as an “amplifier” rather than the root cause, describing estrogen as energy/libido and a stress shield, and progesterone as calming and grounding; when both fluctuate and drop, irritability, anxiety, brain fog, sleep disruption, and higher cortisol can follow.

She shares that her biggest shift came from becoming someone who pauses through daily meditation, which reduced intensity and helped her respond instead of react.

She offers a simple real-time pause practice—deep breath, hold at the top with a hand on the heart, then release—and points listeners to the “stop blaming the dryer” workshop and the Flourish Academy for deeper practice and support.

Join The 60 minutes Stop Blaming The Workshop and learn what your body is actually trying to say: https://joinstop.stephaniehw.com/

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00:00 Your Body Isn’t the Problem: Welcome to You Being You (Season 2 Intro)

01:04 My Menopause Turning Point at 44: When Moods Felt Unrecognizable

02:23 Chasing Fixes Outside Myself: Supplements, Food Rules, and Missing the Real Issue

03:02 The Real Root: Overcommitment, Resentment, and Not Asking for Support

04:04 Hormones as the Amplifier: Estrogen, Progesterone, and the Cortisol “Perfect Storm”

06:12 The Smoke Alarm Metaphor: Hormones Expose Patterns, They Don’t Create Them

07:03 Find the Clue: Where You’re Overloaded (and Quietly Resentful)

08:38 The Shift That Changed Everything: Learning to Pause (Not Finding the Perfect Supplement)

09:34 A Simple Real-Time Reset: The 1-Breath Hand-on-Heart Pause

10:22 Go Deeper + Closing: Workshops, Flourish Academy, and Keep Being You

A few months ago, I reached out to a successful businesswoman I didn't know and asked if she'd meet me for coffee.

She said yes.

She gave me an hour of her time...a complete stranger. And it wasn't what we talked about that changed everything. It was how I felt walking away from that conversation.

Like anything and everything was possible.

That feeling of pure possibility completely shifted how I'm approaching 2026.

And after listening to this episode, I don't think you'll set traditional resolutions either.

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the 3-step framework I'm using to create lasting change in my life and health.

No willpower required.

No restriction.

No shame.

You'll discover:

✨ Why 80% of resolutions fail (and the research that proves it)

✨ What beacons are and why they work when resolutions don't

✨ How to calibrate your nervous system so your body stops fighting you

✨ The lies you're telling yourself that are keeping you stuck

✨ My personal story about integrity, alcohol, and standing in my power

This isn't about perfection. It's about alignment. It's about becoming the woman you already are underneath all the "shoulds."

Want all 10 steps? Join The Freedom To Be You Workshop Live Jan 14th at 10 am with 10 days of activations to take direct action.

Check out the details here: https://joinfreedom.stephaniehw.com/

You keep blaming the dryer, the scale, or your willpower… but what if your tight pants, 3am wakeups, and mood swings are actually messages from your body? In this episode, Stephanie shares a taste of her “Stop Blaming the Dryer” workshop and shows you how to start seeing your symptoms as clues, not punishments, so you can finally understand what your body is trying to say after 40 and beyond

You’ve done the diets.

But under the jokes and frustration is a quieter question:

“Why don’t I feel like myself anymore?”

In this episode of You Being You, Stephanie pulls back the curtain on her popular “Stop Blaming the Dryer” workshop (without giving away the whole paid experience) and shares a gentle but powerful reframe:

Your body is not turning against you.

You’ll hear:

You’ll walk away with a different question to keep in your back pocket:

Instead of “what’s wrong with me?”

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If this episode has you thinking, “Maybe it’s not just the dryer… maybe my body has been trying to talk to me for a while,” there are two main ways to work with Stephanie:

👉 Check the links in the show notes for current details, pricing, and how to join.

If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with a friend who’s secretly blaming the dryer… and make sure you’re following You Being You so you don’t miss the next episode.

Feeling tired even after a full night’s sleep? You’re not alone—and your body isn’t broken. In this episode of The You Being You Podcast, Stephanie Huntjens White helps women 40+ understand why low energy, brain fog, and hormone shifts are often misread… and what your body is really asking for.

Join me inside Flourish to unlock your body's signals and start FEELING  better starting today. https://joinacademy.stephaniehw.com/

We’ll explore:

Why you feel exhausted despite good sleep

How your adrenals act like an electric car battery (and what drains them)

A simple morning ritual that can calm cortisol and boost energy

What moon phases have to do with your nervous system rhythm

Why “doing less” can actually recharge your system faster

Plus: Stephanie shares three powerful (and practical!) morning rituals to help you shift from tired and wired… to grounded, calm, and ready for the day.

✨ Learn how to work with your body’s rhythm—not against it.

This episode is perfect for any woman who’s ready to create more white space, less pressure, and finally feel good in her body again.

🎧 Tune in and discover what happens when you stop pushing and start listening.

Come say hi over on Instagram. I'd love to hear from you.

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Link to Join Flourish for instant access: https://joinacademy.stephaniehw.com/

Link to the 2019 research study on longevity and improved microbiome: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6403313/

00:00 Welcome to the You Being You Podcast

00:19 Understanding Your Body's Natural Rhythms

01:16 Decoding Symptoms and Hormones

02:25 The Importance of White Space in Your Calendar

04:33 Adrenal Health and Energy Management

06:22 Morning Rituals for Energy Boost

08:46 Simple Practices to Start Your Day Right

10:03 The Power of Gratitude and Lemon Water

13:20 Rewriting Old Stories About Energy

15:03 Conclusion: Embrace Your Natural Rhythm

#tiredevenaftersleeping #brainfog #womenover40 #womenshormones

Is your health plan actually helping you feel better—or just trying to make you look better? In this episode of The You Being You Podcast, Stephanie Huntjens White, holistic health coach and women’s wellness mentor, explores the invisible tug-of-war between appearance and well-being that so many women over 50 experience.

Through the real-life story of her client Laura, Stephanie reveals how understanding your energy type—especially if you carry Metal energy—can unlock a healing path that feels aligned, nourishing, and actually doable.

🌿 Take the Hidden Clues Quiz to discover your energy type:

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women over 50 health, perimenopause support, energy healing, TCM elements, feel better not just look better, nervous system regulation, body wisdom

What do ice cream cravings and overpacked suitcases have to do with your health in midlife? More than you think.

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of the quiz I created—The Hidden Clues to Your Symptoms: What’s Your Energy Type?—and reveal how your symptoms aren’t problems… they’re messages. And they’re shaped by something ancient, powerful, and personal: your unique energy type.

You’ll hear:

This is the episode to listen to if you’ve ever said, “I know what to do, but I’m not doing it.”

🔗 Take the Quiz: The Hidden Clues to Your Symptoms: What’s Your Energy Type?

Get instant access to the Flourish Academy here: https://joinacademy.stephaniehw.com/

Let’s be real: “aging with grace” sounds lovely… but what does it actually mean? And more importantly—does it even reflect how you want to live the next chapter of your life?

In this episode, I’m flipping the script on outdated ideals. Aging gracefully? Nah. I want passion, strength, a little rebellion—and maybe even bungee jumping at 80. This isn’t about fading quietly into the background. It’s about claiming your energy, your body’s wisdom, and the life you want to live now.

Inside:

If you’re done with outdated health advice and ready to navigate this season with clarity, confidence, and cheeky joy—this one’s for you.

00:00 – Why “Aging with Grace” Doesn’t Sit Right

02:10 – Redefining What Aging Can Look Like

04:15 – Your Body as a Car: A New Metaphor for Midlife

08:45 – Why the Old Map Isn’t Working Anymore

11:40 – 3 Big Problems with Conventional Health Advice for Women 50+

17:25 – Symptoms as Clues, Not Problems

19:05 – The Magnetic Magic Map Method

22:30 – A Puzzle with the Right Pieces

24:15 – Your First Step: Listening to the Signals

Do you ever feel like no matter what you do—rest, eat well, take all the right supplements—you still feel exhausted? What if your energy levels aren’t just about your body but about the story you’ve been telling yourself?

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In this episode, we dive into how your subconscious beliefs could be keeping you stuck in fatigue and how to rewire your brain for more energy. I’ll share my own journey from constantly monitoring my energy to waking up refreshed—simply by shifting my mindset. Plus, we’ll explore insights from Dr. Joe Dispenza on neuroplasticity and the science of training your body to feel truly energized.

Listen in to learn:

It’s time to stop living in survival mode and start directing your energy toward the life you want.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey

01:27 A Life-Changing Event

03:14 The Power of Mindset

04:56 Scientific Insights and Neuroplasticity

06:41 Three-Step Challenge to Shift Your Energy

08:09 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Feeling sluggish, dealing with cravings, or running on low energy? In this episode, we break down The Kickstart Reset—a simple, natural way to get your body back on track. Learn how small shifts can balance your hormones, improve digestion, and help you wake up feeling refreshed.

Discover why this is the perfect time to reset your metabolism, how blood sugar and insulin imbalances affect your energy, and why your hunger hormones may be keeping you stuck. If you’re ready to feel lighter, sleep better, and regain your vitality, this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in and get the link here to join The Kickstart Reset 

Learn more about The Flourish Academy here.

The Academy was created to women 50+ who are tired of feeling lost and confused and who know that their body is capable of more. 

Women 50+, natural hormone balance, blood sugar support, holistic health, perimenopause and menopause, digestion reset, gut health, energy boost, weight loss for women, mind-body connection.

How to address chronic exhaustion, anxiety, mood swings, and workout fatigue by balancing the nervous system.

Today Stephanie shares her personal journey of overcoming these issues, particularly during menopause, by shifting her approach to health and recovery. Key highlights include understanding the role of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, the importance of restorative practices, and practical techniques like breathing exercises, grounding, and meridian stretches.

Listeners are encouraged to make small, manageable changes to improve their energy and overall health.

00:00 Introduction to Women's Health and Energy

01:41 The Importance of Nervous System Balance

03:49 Understanding the Nervous System

06:44 Signs of Nervous System Imbalance

09:26 Practical Tips for Nervous System Balance

11:53 Daily Practices for Energy and Balance

12:35 Conclusion and Community Engagement

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Why am I so tired all the time? Perimenopause fatigue solutions, how stress affects your hormones, best foods for energy, hormone balance, energy healing, natural ways to boost energy after 40

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