January 26, 2026

MenopauseWellness.co

ThePassionZone.com

SHOW FORMAT: SEASON 2 – EPISODE 3

This episode is for informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice.

* Introduction

* Announcements

1. Every Friday at 9 PM ET on TikTok, join me live for Love Notes—a cozy, late-night space at @the.passion.zone where we talk desire, confidence, and connection in midlife.
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Monthly Theme: Stabilizing the Menopausal Nervous System

* Topic: Cortisol, Stress, and Hormonal Overload: Why Your Body Can’t Settle

THRIVE™ Pillars: Restorative Practices + Hormonal Balance

1. Segment 1: What Cortisol Actually Is — and Why You Need It
2. Segment 2: Why Cortisol Becomes Dominant During Menopause
3. Segment 3: Signs of Cortisol Overload
4. Segment 4: How Cortisol Disrupts the Nervous System
5. Segment 5: Why Rest Alone Doesn’t Resolve Cortisol
6. Segment 6: Supporting Cortisol Regulation in Menopause
7. Segment 7: What Balanced Cortisol Feels Like

Your Spark Action for the week.

* Closing Thoughts

RESOURCES FOR EPISODE

This week, choose one cortisol-calming anchor and repeat it every day:

1. eat breakfast within one hour of waking
2. take a gentle morning walk
3. dim lights after dinner
4. create a consistent bedtime window
5. add one calming evening ritual

Your nervous system learns safety through rhythm, not intensity.

If today’s episode hit home and you’re ready for relief beyond the podcast, there are three ways we can work together:

💠 1️⃣ THRIVE™ Menopause Coaching Experience

A six-month private program designed to rebalance your hormones, restore your energy, and relieve symptoms through personalized nutrition, movement, and mindset support.

https://menopausewellness.co/menopause-coaching/

💠 2️⃣ Menopause Appointments (30-Minute Sessions)

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