{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"258. The Becoming Years (Part 6): Take Care of Your Body","description":"In this episode, Dr. Anna Marie speaks directly to women over 40 navigating perimenopause and midlife changes. She connects common physical symptoms\u2014like irregular periods, sleep issues, low libido, and weight changes\u2014to deeper emotional and identity shifts. The focus is on building simple but powerful foundations of health: nourishing food, strength training, quality sleep, stress regulation, and asking for help. Rather than seeing the body as \u201cbetraying\u201d us, she reframes this season as a transition that can be supported with intentional self-care and support systems. Key Points Women over 40 are searching for answers on hormones, sleep, libido, and weight Perimenopause symptoms affect mood, identity, confidence, and relationships Self-care is essential, not optional, during midlife transitions Eat to nourish your brain and emotions, not just your waistline Prioritize strength training over endless cardio for longevity Good sleep hygiene supports blood sugar, metabolism, and mood Nutrition choices can regulate stress and low mood Hire help (cleaner, organizer, chef) to reduce mental and physical load Build health foundations: water, protein, fruits, vegetables, rest, meditation Your body isn\u2019t betraying you; it\u2019s transitioning and needs support Health is the bedrock of identity, connection, and success in midlife Connect with Dr. Anna Marie: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com \/ info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com \/ https:\/\/linktr.ee\/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou ","author_name":"Happy Whole You","author_url":"https:\/\/zencastr.com\/Happy-Whole-You","html":"