You’ve probably been told to “just manage your stress” like it’s only about mindset. But the truth? Stress is biochemistry. Especially for women. It’s in your hormones, your blood sugar, your sleep—and when it builds up, it changes the way your body works at every level. This episode dives into stress and hormones, revealing how chronic stress in women isn’t just exhausting—it’s disruptive to nearly every system in your body. If you’ve been blaming yourself for not handling stress better, this is your reminder: you’re not broken. Your body is reacting to pressure it was never designed to carry nonstop. We’ll unpack how stress in women shows up differently, how it throws off your hormone balance, and why stress management for women needs to go far beyond bubble baths and mindset tips. When you understand how stress affects women’s hormones, you’ll see why traditional advice just doesn’t cut it. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why stress is chemistry, not just mindset—and how the female stress response is wired differently. The role of cortisol and women’s hormones, and how chronic stress impacts your cycles, cravings, and energy. How stress spikes your blood sugar and contributes to blood sugar imbalance in women, even when you haven’t eaten. The hidden link between stress and sleep in women, and why being “tired but wired” at night isn’t just in your head. Why pushing through leads to burnout—and what true women’s stress resilience and recovery looks like. The real reasons behind stress and weight gain in women, especially during perimenopause. How chronic stress in women’s health shows up as fatigue, hormone imbalances, and metabolic shifts. A fresh look at stress and perimenopause symptoms—and how to support your body through hormonal transitions. Why stress and fatigue in women often go unrecognized and untreated. What women’s hormone health and stress have in common—and how to start healing both. Practical, real-life stress management for professional women who carry high pressure every day. What sustainable women’s stress recovery really looks like (hint: it's not just about resting more). Links & Resources Mentioned: To learn how to create nervous-system-safe rituals inside Well Women Rx, my coaching + community space for high-achieving women, DM me “HOW” @michelebroadnp or email me at [email protected] and ask how—I’ll send you a short video that breaks it all down.  

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