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30: When “Healthy” Becomes Too Much: The Problem With Over-Optimizing Your Body

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Beyond Wellness Culture | Women Over 40, Nervous System Regulation, Burnout, Stress, Healthy Habits
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Jan 24, 2026
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1240
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Summary

We are living in the loudest era of health noise in history — and for many women, that noise is doing more harm than good. In this episode, Dr. Brook breaks down why over-optimizing your health can actually keep you stuck, depleted, and disconnected from your body. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things — supplements, therapies, routines, protocols — and still feel overwhelmed or unwell, this conversation is for you. Instead of piling on more strategies, Dr. Brook introd...