# 344 // Anxiety in Midlife | Why You Feel More Overwhelmed

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Podcast: [Fit & Fueled by Faith | Midlife Wellness](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fit-and-fueled-by-faith-faith-wellness-for-women-40-1169736)
Published: 2026-04-28T11:00:02+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1265

## Resource

Have you felt more anxious lately… even when nothing obvious is wrong? Your thoughts feel louder.Your patience feels thinner. Your body feels on edge and you can’t quite explain why. If you’ve found yourself wondering, “Why do I feel like this?” you’re not alone. In this episode of the Hello Hormones series on Fit & Fueled by Faith, we talk about the rise of anxiety in midlife and how hormone changes can impact your emotional and mental well-being. This isn’t just stress and it’s not a lack of faith. Hormonal shifts during perimenopause can affect brain chemistry, your nervous system, and how your body processes stress. In this episode, we cover: • Why anxiety can increase in your 40s and 50s • The role of estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol • How your nervous system becomes more sensitive • Why you feel overwhelmed more easily • How faith anchors you when your mind feels unsettled You’re not broken. Your body is communicating. Fit & Fueled by Faith - where the female body meets faith. Download the Free 7 Holy Habits Guide: https:// bit.ly/7holyhabits 📬 Sign-up for weekly newsletters and more: https://substack.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith 📸 Connect on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitandfueledbyfaith 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith Fit and Fueled by Faith is a faith and wellness podcast for women over 40 who want to feel strong, energized, and rooted in faith. Hosted by Stacey Ziegler, NASM-CPT, Certified Holistic Health and Life Coach.

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