{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Manage your stress: the second secret to a healthy menopause","description":"Lets be real - stress isn\u2019t 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\u2019t 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\u2019ll share: \u2022 How stress hormones like cortisol affect your weight, sleep, and mood in midlife \u2022 Why perimenopause makes your nervous system more sensitive to stress \u2022 Practical, realistic ways to bring calm back into your day, even when life is busy \u2728 Fab Female Gem: you don\u2019t need to eliminate stress, instead focus on adding in small, calming practices that change how your body responds to it. \ud83d\udc49 Resources &amp;amp; Links \u2022 Download my free handout 5 Secrets to a Healthy Menopause:&amp;nbsp; \u2022 Explore my 28-Day Transformation Programme Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Revive Active\u2019s MenoActive - formulated with nutrients and botanicals to support women through this stage of life. ","author_name":"Fab Female Nutrition","author_url":"https:\/\/hillstart.me.uk\/podcast\/","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38406730"}