About this episode

Dr. Natalie shares her personal journey through moving and navigating midlife challenges, emphasizing self-awareness and rest.

Summary: Dr. Natalie shares her personal journey through moving, shredding decades of paperwork, and navigating midlife challenges, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, rest, and intentional living during perimenopause. She aims in this episode to quelch the shame we feel when looking back across our lives and realizing how overfunctioning has come at a high cost. Keywords: midlife, perimenopause, self-care, moving, trauma, overfunctioning, regulated nervous system, self-awareness, mental health, personal growth Key topics: Midlife transition and self-awareness The significance of rest and self-care during perimenopause Personal stories of moving and decluttering as a metaphor for life changes Trauma responses and overfunctioning in women The importance of creating a sanctuary and setting boundaries Takeaways: Rest is a form of self-love and essential for health during midlife. Decluttering can be a powerful act of self-discovery and healing. Overfunctioning is often a trauma response that comes at a high personal cost. Self-awareness allows for conscious choices that align with one’s well-being. Midlife is an opportunity for renewal and creating a life that feels right…

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