Are mood swings running the show lately—and leaving you feeling like a stranger in your own life? If you've ever cried over a commercial, snapped at your partner for simply breathing, or found yourself thinking “Who even am I right now?”, you’re in good company. In this episode, we’re diving into the emotional whirlwind that so often comes with midlife—and unpacking what’s hormonal, what’s situational, and what’s actually a powerful wake-up call.
Yes, estrogen and progesterone are shifting—but so are your boundaries, your priorities, and your willingness to carry everyone else’s emotional weight. This conversation will help you reframe the chaos and find clarity in the middle of it all.
In this episode:
- Why mood swings during perimenopause aren't “just hormonal”—and why that matters
- How hormonal changes amplify (but don’t invent) deeper emotional truths
- The surprising wisdom behind your midlife rage, tears, or numbness
- The essential questions to ask when everything feels “too much”
- What estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and cortisol are doing behind the scenes
- Why gut health and adrenal balance are key to emotional stability
- How to turn midlife mood swings into a map for real, sustainable change
Resources Mentioned:
Meadow Hill Wellness Concierge Program (for Maryland residents): https://www.meadowhillwellness.com/renewher
FREE RESOURCE: Download your guide to thriving in midlife: risingwomanproject.com
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113. When your heart races in midlife- hormones and your heart