# Why Women Feel Disconnected from Their Bodies During Menopause  with Harmony Slater

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Podcast: [Transforming 45](https://stenobird.com/podcast/transforming-45-6743878)
Published: 2026-07-16T10:08:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca/podcast
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Midlife isn’t a breakdown—it’s a signal. In this episode, Lisa sits down with Harmony Slater to explore how menopause, burnout, and body image conditioning disconnect women from their bodies—and how somatic practices, breathwork, and nervous system regulation can help you reconnect. What this episode covers: Menopause and body changes in midlife Why women feel disconnected from their bodies The impact of burnout, stress, and overtraining How the body stores trauma, stress, and emotion What somatic healing and embodiment practices actually are Simple tools for nervous system regulation and self-connection Key Takeaways: You’ve been conditioned to fix your body instead of listen to it Menopause and perimenopause amplify body awareness and discomfort Chronic stress and burnout keep you stuck in your head, not your body Somatic work helps release stored tension and emotional patterns Rest, breath, and awareness are essential for hormonal and nervous system health. Standout Insights: “We are trained to notice what needs to be fixed.” “It doesn’t feel safe to be in a body that’s constantly criticized.” “Your body is always trying to heal—you just need to listen.” Chapters: 00:00 The biggest lie we’ve been taught 03:30 Living in your head vs your body 07:00 The war women have with their bodies 12:30 Overtraining, burnout, and guilt 18:00 The 8:30am exhaustion moment 23:00 What somatic work actually is 31:00 Why your body doesn’t feel safe 34:00 “When did you decide you had to earn rest?” 40:00 Simple practices to reconnect 44:00 Rewiring what you notice about yourself  If you’re navigating menopause symptoms, stress, or burnout, start here: Lie on the floor, feet grounded Place your hands on your chest or belly Inhale through your nose, exhale through your mouth Notice w…

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