1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Lets be real - stress isn’t something we can avoid, but how we respond to it can make or break our menopause journey. When I hit perimenopause at 40, anxiety and overthinking became part of my daily life. I didn’t recognise it at the time, but my nervous system was in overdrive. Once I learned how to manage my stress more effectively - through nutrition, lifestyle shifts, and self awareness,&amp;nbsp; everything started to feel lighter and more manageable. In this episode, I’ll share: • How stress hormones like cortisol affect your weight, sleep, and mood in midlife • Why perimenopause makes your nervous system more sensitive to stress • Practical, realistic ways to bring calm back into your day, even when life is busy ✨ Fab Female Gem: you don’t need to eliminate stress, instead focus on adding in small, calming practices that change how your body responds to it. 👉 Resources &amp;amp; Links • Download my free handout 5 Secrets to a Healthy Menopause:&amp;nbsp; • Explore my 28-Day Transformation Programme Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Revive Active’s MenoActive - formulated with nutrients and botanicals to support women through this stage of life. Fab Female Nutrition https://hillstart.me.uk/podcast/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/38406730/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/38406730