Episode Summary:

This isn't just another conversation about productivity hacks and time management.

In this episode, I'm sharing something that might sound radical but changes everything once you understand it: you can't scale a business from a dysregulated nervous system. Not because you're broken. Not because you need to try harder. But because the system we've been operating in was never designed to support the way our bodies and minds actually function—especially during perimenopause and menopause.

I'll walk you through my own summer wake-up call when I caught myself slipping back into hustle mode despite knowing better, and why even those of us who teach sustainable business practices can find ourselves right back in survival mode.

This is about understanding that your capacity to lead, create, and make clear decisions lives in your nervous system. When it feels safe, you think clearly and make confident choices. When it's dysregulated, everything becomes harder—and no amount of productivity systems can fix that.

If you've been feeling exhausted despite trying every strategy, if you're swimming upstream every day, or if your body seems to be working against your business goals... this episode is for you.

Timestamps + Topics

• 00:00 – Welcome + the radical truth about nervous systems and business
• 01:30 – My summer pause story: slipping back into old patterns despite knowing better
• 05:00 – Why intellectual understanding isn't enough for lasting change
• 07:00 – How cultural messages keep pulling us back to hustle mode
• 09:30 – The deeper programming: unconscious beliefs that run the show
• 12:00 – Why traditional productivity strategies fail menopausal bodies
• 15:00 – Your body isn't failing you—it's trying to liberate you
• 18:00 – What a nervous system-safe business actually looks like
• 22:00 – Redefining productivity: presence over pace
• 24:30 – Three simple practices to nourish your nervous system today
• 31:00 – Final thoughts: You weren't meant to disappear behind your business

Takeaways:

• Your nervous system filters what feels possible in your business
• Slipping back into old patterns doesn't mean you're failing—it means you're human
• Regulated systems scale sustainably; dysregulated systems amplify what's broken
• Your body's signals aren't problems to solve—they're wisdom to listen to
• Small, consistent practices create lasting nervous system shifts

Want support? If this episode resonated with your experience, let's keep the conversation going. Your nervous system holds your capacity to create change, and when you take care of it, you're taking care of everyone who needs what you have to offer.

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With love,
 Dr, Adrienne ND  💗
 “Stay fabulous, my friend.”

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Dr. Adrienne Stein ND

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