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We’re living in a time where information is everywhere, yet so many women still feel overwhelmed and stuck in survival mode. Modern self-care often adds more pressure, more rules, and more to-do’s, leaving the nervous system even more dysregulated than before.

In my recent stage talk for the International Hyperbarics Association, I shared why healing doesn’t come from doing more, chasing protocols, or perfect routines. It begins with nervous system regulation, connection, and learning how to shift out of chronic fight-or-flight and back into safety, presence, and intuition — using simple, realistic tools that actually fit into daily life.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why chronic stress, digital overload, and constant stimulation keep the nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight

• How nervous system dysregulation shows up as anxiety, burnout, brain fog, hormonal imbalance, and emotional overwhelm

• The difference between living in beta brainwaves versus accessing alpha and theta for healing and clarity

• Why self-care needs a rebrand — and why traditional self-care often misses the nervous system entirely

• What “regulation reps” are and how short, consistent moments of regulation rewire the nervous system

• How micro moments of connection improve mood, focus, resilience, and emotional regulation

• Why play, joy, and oxytocin are powerful tools for hormone balance and nervous system health

• How to move from living in your head back into your heart — without adding more to your plate
  

Resources:

• Preorder my new book ‘The Connection Code’: https://beehive.drmelissasonners.com/the-connection-code

• My Red Light faves, with special codes and discounts: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/red-light-guide

• Be Inspired Mama Journal: https://amzn.to/4afbs3s

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▶︎▶︎Preorder my new book ‘The Connection Code’: https://beehive.drmelissasonners.com/the-connection-code

If you’re in your 40s and have been feeling “off” lately: low energy, anxious for no clear reason, gaining weight around your middle, waking up at 3AM, or wondering why your sex drive suddenly disappeared — there’s a powerful explanation hiding in your hormones. These symptoms are some of the most common early perimenopause signs, even in women who still have regular periods.

In this episode, I sit down with women’s hormone & menopause expert Dr. Mariza Snyder to break down the ONE midlife hormone shift that can silently disrupt your mood, metabolism, sleep, libido, stress tolerance, and sense of self. This neuroendocrine transition often starts in your late 30s or 40s, and understanding it is the key to feeling like yourself again.

We talk about the hidden hormone changes most women don’t realize they’re experiencing, why so many women in midlife describe feeling “lost,” and what’s actually driving symptoms like anxiety, brain fog, irritability, weight changes, low motivation, and emotional overwhelm.

This season of life is an incredible opportunity to rebirth your energy, clarity, and purpose.

What You’ll Learn:

• The midlife hormone imbalance that affects mood, sleep, weight, and libido

• Early perimenopause symptoms women often miss

• Why so many women in their 40s feel disconnected or “not like themselves”

• The brain chemistry changes behind anxiety, irritability, and overwhelm

• The identity “upgrade” that happens during hormonal shifts

• Exercise snacks for blood sugar, metabolism, and emotional regulation

• Pleasure stacking & nervous system tools for daily stress

• Low libido in perimenopause — what’s hormonal vs emotional

• The newest HRT research + FDA vaginal estrogen update

• How to rebuild community and connection during life transitions

Resources:

• Dr. Mariza Snyder: https://drmariza.com/

• Get her book ‘The Perimenopause Revolution: Reclaim Your Hormones, Metabolism & Energy’: https://amzn.to/3FwSAlK

• Melissa’s Red Light faves, with special codes and discounts: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/red-light-guide

• Be Inspired Mama Journal: https://amzn.to/4afbs3s

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If you’ve ever wondered why the massages, pedicures, or “treat yourself” moments don’t actually make you feel restored and grounded, this episode will finally bring clarity.

Women today are carrying a level of mental load and emotional responsibility that traditional self-care simply can’t touch. And when you’re juggling so much, it’s easy to blame yourself for feeling overwhelmed — when the truth is, the model we’ve been given doesn’t support the reality of a woman’s nervous system, hormones, or daily rhythm.

In this conversation, we break down why self-care isn’t working, why so many women are stuck in survival mode, and what actually helps you feel calm, connected, and back in your body again. These are the tools I teach inside my community and the exact practices I use in my own life to prevent burnout before it happens.

Don’t worry, you won’t be adding more to your plate. This is about finally understanding what your mind and body have been asking for all along.

What you’ll learn:

• Why traditional self-care fails women—and what your nervous system really needs

• How the mental load blocks your ability to relax (even during downtime)

• A simple practice to reconnect with your intuition in the middle of a busy day

• How a morning sit spot sets the tone for emotional regulation and clarity

• How to shift out of survival mode using alpha and theta brainwaves

• Why community is essential for women’s emotional well-being

• How self-connection helps you make aligned decisions without second-guessing yourself

Resources:

• Pre-order my book, ‘The Connection Code’: The Connection Code Book: Reset & Realign Your Nervous System

• Learn more about creating your own sit spot: How to Set the Tone for Your Day: Morning Sit Spot Ideas

• More on brain waves: Stop Overwhelm in Its Tracks: Nervous System Regulation Made Simple