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

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Podcast: [Beyond Wellness Culture | Women Over 40, Nervous System Regulation, Burnout, Stress, Healthy Habits](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-wellness-culture-women-over-40-nervous-system-regulation-burnout-stress-healthy-habits-7050322)
Published: 2026-01-24T05:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1240

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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...

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