{"podcast":{"title":"The Midlife Realignment: Menopause, Hormones, HRT, Perimenopause, Weight Gain,Progesterone, Estrogen","slug":"the-midlife-realignment-menopause-hormones-hrt-perimenopause-weight-gain-progesterone-estrogen-7557659","podcast_index_feed_id":7557659,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/FGcTpVQk.rss","website_url":"https://estherblum.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a459ca9a-516b-43aa-8f42-9352b77e4ae6/logos/83451334-8421-4c6f-8d8b-6137767c4f50.png","author":"Esther Blum","episode_count":40,"summary":"The Midlife Realignment is where humor meets hormones. Join bestselling author and menopause expert Esther Blum as she disrupts the narrative on perimenopause and menopause with fierce self-advocacy, functional medicine, and real-talk conversations about what it means to thrive in midlife. Because there’s a light at the end of the vaginal tunnel—and it’s a damn good one.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T14:17:46.049749+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-realignment-menopause-hormones-hrt-perimenopause-weight-gain-progesterone-estrogen-7557659"},"episode":{"title":"Perimenopause Anxiety Explained: The Hidden Link Between Trauma, Hormones, and Your Nervous System","slug":"perimenopause-anxiety-explained-the-hidden-link-between-trauma-hormones-and-your-nervous-system","published_at":"2026-03-16T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-realignment-menopause-hormones-hrt-perimenopause-weight-gain-progesterone-estrogen-7557659/perimenopause-anxiety-explained-the-hidden-link-between-trauma-hormones-and-your-nervous-system","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-realignment-menopause-hormones-hrt-perimenopause-weight-gain-progesterone-estrogen-7557659","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/117e5785d5208f0aab6d26f0d5eda18a8f3d1cb9c5277866f54fef110502da48/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4M2FkMWYxYS1hMzViLTQwMzYtOTQ2OC00Njc3ODM2ZWY1ODkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhNDU5Y2E5YS01MTZiLTQzYWEtOGY0Mi05MzUyYjc3ZTRhZTYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2N2QxYmFhNjU1ODYzNDU5ZDQ5OGEzOGUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliNzdhY2U0ZGNlZjM4YTgzYzVlM2U5L3ZzbC0xSklFMy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTMtMTZfXzQtMzYtNDYubXAzIn0=.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/117e5785d5208f0aab6d26f0d5eda18a8f3d1cb9c5277866f54fef110502da48/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4M2FkMWYxYS1hMzViLTQwMzYtOTQ2OC00Njc3ODM2ZWY1ODkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhNDU5Y2E5YS01MTZiLTQzYWEtOGY0Mi05MzUyYjc3ZTRhZTYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2N2QxYmFhNjU1ODYzNDU5ZDQ5OGEzOGUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliNzdhY2U0ZGNlZjM4YTgzYzVlM2U5L3ZzbC0xSklFMy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTMtMTZfXzQtMzYtNDYubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"Perimenopause is often blamed for mood swings, anxiety, and emotional upheaval—but what if hormones are only part of the story? In this powerful episode of the Midlife Re-Alignment Podcast , Esther Blum sits down with Dr. Sonya Jensen to explore the deep connection between trauma, the nervous system, and hormone imbalance in perimenopause . Many women experience unexpected emotional shifts during midlife—anxiety, grief, anger, or a sudden urge to reevaluate relationships and life choices. According to Dr. Sonya, these changes are not random. They may be the body’s way of processing long-stored emotional patterns and generational trauma . You’ll learn: Why perimenopause anxiety is so common How trauma can affect hormones like progesterone, estrogen, and cortisol Why stress can cause progesterone depletion and hormone imbalance How the vagus nerve influences emotional resilience and hormone health Practical ways to regulate your nervous system during midlife Dr. Sonya also explains how women can begin reconnecting with themselves through hormone testing, nervous system support, and emotional healing . If perimenopause has left you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, this conversation will help you understand what your body may be trying to tell you. 🔗 Links and Resources: ➡️ Top Hormone Tests Every Perimenopausal Woman Needs to Know esterblum.com ➡️ Heal Your Hormones Book healyourhormonesbook.com ➡️ Get the Macro Reset to start your healing journey https://estherblum.com/macros","meta_description":"Perimenopause is often blamed for mood swings, anxiety, and emotional upheaval—but what if hormones are only part of the story? 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