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726: The Midlife Mood Shift: The Hormonal Rewire That Changes Everything with Dr. Sonya Jensen

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Episode Summary

Struggling to reclaim your identity and find joy in midlife? 

You’re far from the only one! In this episode, I’m joined by women’s health and hormone expert Dr. Sonya Jensen to explore how you can turn your midlife overwhelm into a true awakening.  

We talk about the reality of this season—juggling kids, careers, aging parents, and big life transitions—while your body undergoes one of its most profound hormonal and emotional shifts. 

Unresolved trauma can surface out of nowhere during perimenopause and menopause, but we cover why these mental and emotional shifts make sense biologically. Dr. Jensen invites you to reframe midlife as a powerful opportunity to celebrate change rather than resist it, and to reconnect with peace, joy, and self-trust.  

This conversation is packed with tools to help you refocus your mind and reclaim the parts of yourself that may have been lost along the way. 

Tune in here to redefine who you are in midlife!

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Dr. Sonya Jensen ND

Sonya Jensen is a Naturopathic Physician, international speaker, author, and embodied healer who guides women to reclaim their power through hormonal wisdom, emotional depth, and ancestral healing. She integrates trauma-informed modalities, herbs, nutrition, hormone therapy, longevity medicine, and nervous system support to address the unseen patterns behind hormonal imbalance. Dr. Sonya Jensen is the founder of the HER Method and the HER Community, where she helps women decode the stories their bodies are telling to transform relationships, fertility, perimenopause, and life’s transitions. 

IN THIS EPISODE

1. Shifts that happen physically and mentally in perimenopause 

2. How to handle the resurfacing of trauma that comes in midlife 

3. Changing the narrative around women’s hormonal shifts in all stages of life 

4. Showing yourself grace and recognizing that shifts in your mental capacity are normal and okay

5. Making changes to help support your emotions during perimenopause and menopause 

6. Best lifestyle tips to regulate your mind and body back to a state of peace 

7. Discussing boundaries and discernment in midlife and what that can look like for you 

8. How to learn more about healing your hormones with Dr. Sonya Jensen’s latest book 

QUOTES

“I wish I had just sat down with other women and just talked about these transitions, and just talked about the challenges I’m feeling. But when you have this pressure on yourself to make it seem like you have it all together so you can hold space for others, it’s really challenging to ask for help.”

“When we normalize that, then we can normalize perimenopause and the changes that we go through and the suffering that we may go through, but we can have a different relationship to that suffering.”

“We’re losing those hormones. We’re losing that armor. We’re losing that protection that those hormones we’re giving you. So if we’re low in estrogen, most women will feel less motivated, maybe a little bit more depressed, maybe more fearful too because estrogen does help to stabilize that fear center.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my latest book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE  

Order Dr. Jensen’s Book: Heal Your Hormones, Reclaim Yourself HERE!

Dr. Jensen’s Website 

Dr. Jensen on Instagram

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725: Exhausted, Wired & Not Yourself? The Hormone Havoc Causing Midlife Burnout with Dr. Amy Shah

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Episode Summary

It can take about 4 to 6 doctor’s visits for women’s symptoms to finally be connected to perimenopause and menopause. 

So how do you know you’re entering this massive transition? 

In today’s episode, I’m joined by women’s health and nutrition expert Dr. Amy Shah for a deep dive into midlife transitions and why our healthcare system still struggles to make these critical links. 

Dr. Shah shares her own beautiful ascension, revealing how a season of life that can feel destabilizing is also deeply transformative. Through tips from her own experience combined with her well-rounded medical expertise, you’ll walk away with clarity and confidence.

We also talk about intentionality in midlife—how to navigate new opportunities, say yes to growth, and still carve out space for yourself

If you’re ready to step into your next level with purpose and self-trust, tune in here!

Amy Shah, MD 

Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified MD and nutritionist with training from Cornell, Columbia, and Harvard. She’s a gut-health expert, best-selling author, and worldwide educator in women’s health. She focuses on evidence-based research in women’s health and hormones, nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle medicine, helping people transform their health, digestion, and natural hormone balance. Her goal is to help you save yourself by prioritizing physical and mental health, even amidst the busiest of schedules.  

IN THIS EPISODE

1. Tips for recognizing when you’re in perimenopause 

2. Finding lifestyle strategies that work best for you in perimenopause 

3. What changes in your body in midlife, and how to best show up in this new and different way 

4. Changing your internal narrative and improving self-talk in perimenopause 

5. The biggest things that should change in women’s modern medicine 

6. How to move away from a place of fear and let go of holding back in midlife 

7. Best tips for smoothly navigating the perimenopause transition

8. Where to get more of Dr. Amy’s best midlife recommendations 

QUOTES

“Once I started doing that, it improved things so much. That cortisol strategy, the cortisol reset, that is what changed everything.”

“What’s taking me into the next phase of my life is that we don’t have a lot of time. We are allowed to fail. We are all imperfect, flawed people. And if you just give yourself permission to do things that you really want to do in this life, this is the time.”

“Go in with confidence, open eyes, and start doing things proactively because, like I said, your gut and your hormones are so connected that if you start improving your gut health, all of a sudden your brain health improves. Your hormone health is going to improve, and this rocky roller coaster of a transition will be so much smoother.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Dr. Amy’s Website

Sign up for Dr. Amy’s Free Newsletter HERE

Dr. Amy’s Podcast: Save Yourself

Dr. Amy on Instagram

Dr. Amy’s YouTube Channel

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724: Age Like A Girl: Why Midlife Women Stop Shrinking and Start Leading with Dr. Mindy Pelz 

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Episode Summary

“There’s no better human on the planet to stand up for herself once she realizes how powerful she is than a menopausal woman.”

Wise words spoken by the wonderful Dr. Mindy Pelz, who joins the podcast to unpack what’s quietly shaping how we as women see ourselves, our bodies, and our worth. 

We explore how unresolved trauma biology impacts longevity, influencing everything from nervous system regulation to autoimmunity and cardiovascular health, especially in the post-menopausal years. 

This conversation validates what so many women are feeling right now: a shared awakening and a call to speak up and come together. Dr. Pelz reminds us that you can lead change without traumatizing your nervous systems. 

You’ll hear some empowering ways to alchemize frustration and grief into meaningful action through community and connection. 

Tune in here to join the conversation and learn to stand up for yourself in midlife and beyond! 

Mindy Pelz 

Dr. Mindy Pelz is a New York Times bestselling author and a globally recognized voice in women’s health, hormones, and aging. Her bestselling books, including her newest – Age Like A Girl– teach women how to sync with their hormones, harness the power of fasting, and age with strength and purpose. Through her top-rated The Resetter Podcast and YouTube channel, Dr. Mindy is leading a movement to reframe menopause as a time of awakening and help women step into the most powerful chapter of their lives. 

IN THIS EPISODE

1. The biology of trauma and its impact on women 

2. Addressing the patriarchal system in health care 

3. Tapping into your intuition, especially in perimenopause 

4. Rewriting the narrative in midlife and showing up for yourself 

5. Qualities to look for in a doctor and how to best advocate for yourself 

6.  Tips for owning your power amid the chaos going on today 

7. Having the hard conversations and coming together as strong, powerful women in midlife 

8. All you can gain from Dr. Mindy’s new book: Age Like a Girl 

QUOTES

“When you look at your health, you also need to look at your friend group. You need to look at your home environment. You need to look at the messaging you’re allowing into your brain. All of this really matters to the feminine body.”

“This rewire that happens at menopause is for our benefit because we can finally stand up for ourselves, we can gather with other women. This is the evolutionary explanation of menopause.”

“In all the research I’ve done on menopause, there’s no better human on the planet to stand up for herself once she realizes how powerful she is than a menopausal woman.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause RevolutionHERE!

Order Dr. Mindy’s Book: Age Like a Girl HERE!

Dr. Mindy Pelz Website

The Resetter Podcast

Dr. Mindy on Socials: 

Instagram

TikTok

YouTube

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721: No, It’s Not All in Your Head: The Medical Truth About Perimenopause with Dr. Jila Senemar

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Episode Summary

What if midlife wasn’t a crisis to survive—but a turning point to optimize your health? 

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Jila Senemar, who breaks down what’s really happening in midlife and why preventative medicine is your greatest advantage. 

Instead of waiting for a diagnosis, we explore why being proactive with your hormones, heart, brain, and metabolic health can change the trajectory of your next decades. 

Dr. Jila reminds us that women’s health is rarely one-size-fits-all. Rather, it needs personalized, outside-the-box thinking. We talk about removing the shame, stigma, and outdated myths around perimenopause and menopause and celebrating this transition for what it truly is. 

Tune in here for honest insight and practical lifestyle shifts to help you thrive in midlife!

Jila Senemar, MD, FACOG, MSCP

Dr. Jila Senemar is a board-certified OB/GYN with over 20 years of clinical experience. She’s a certified menopause specialist, longevity physician, and proud mom of three, who’s helped thousands of women feel strong and healthy at any age. Dr. Jila blends the best of conventional medicine with cutting-edge holistic solutions. Her individualized patient plans combine conventional gynecology practices with holistic care, prioritizing metabolic health, hormone optimization, and lifestyle redesign.

IN THIS EPISODE

1. Recognizing initial symptoms of perimenopause 

2. The importance of prioritizing preventative medicine 

3. Addressing the biggest myths around perimenopause 

4. Supporting your body in ways you may not be used to during midlife 

5. How to shift the midlife and menopause conversation 

6. Setting yourself up for success before reaching menopause 

QUOTES

“I can be their gynecologist, and I can help them with the other components of their lifestyle modifications with exercise, nutrition, and hormonal optimization.”

“I’ve learned a lot just by going through it and what the method provided me, which is how to learn and listen to my body. It was so different than what I was used to, and I think we each need to find what works for us.”

“We need to change all of it. It’s normal. It needs to be celebrated. It is what it is. It’s part of us just being who we are… That’s our chemistry, that’s our biology.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Dr. Jila’s Website

Dr. Jila on Instagram 

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720: Why No One Talks About Loneliness in Midlife—And Why It’s Not Just You 

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Episode Summary

Do you find yourself feeling disconnected even when you’re busy and surrounded by people? 

If you’ve ever felt that ache of invisible loneliness, this episode is for you.

We unpack why loneliness can sneak into midlife—especially as hormones shift—and name the quiet grief many women feel but rarely talk about.

This conversation is about reminding your nervous system that you’re not doing life alone, and that relationships, community, and meaningful time with friends can make all the difference. 

And because loneliness feels like it hits so much harder these days, I’ll share some simple, practical tools to help you reconnect and feel more supported. 

Plus, I’ll tell you all about my 7-day jumpstart designed to help you feel grounded, connected, and more like yourself again. 

Tune in here! 

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. Recognizing the feelings of loneliness in midlife 
  2. Why perimenopause can bring a sense of loneliness for women 
  3. Why so many women push through their feelings in midlife 
  4. The benefits of quality relationships and a sense of community
  5. Basic strategies to combat feelings of loneliness 
  6. How to build community in my 7-day jumpstart program 

QUOTES

“Loneliness can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia, anxiety, depression, and yes, more severe perimenopausal symptoms.”

“It’s disconnection layered on top of hormonal vulnerability. That’s why this time really is a zone of vulnerability.”

“We’re gonna be talking about nervous system regulation and gut health. Really diving into the things that get you feeling the way that you wanna feel again, but more importantly, we’re gonna talk about how to stay connected to yourself and to other women while you’re in the middle of it.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Join my 7- Day Metabolism and Hormone Jumpstart HERE!

Order my latest book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE

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