Episode 66: Why You Feel More Stressed & Anxious in Your 40s: Understanding Cortisol + Your Nervous System

December 22, 2025 00:46:07
Episode 66: Why You Feel More Stressed & Anxious in Your 40s: Understanding Cortisol + Your Nervous System
Empowered Perimenopause With Francesca Liparoti
Episode 66: Why You Feel More Stressed & Anxious in Your 40s: Understanding Cortisol + Your Nervous System

Dec 22 2025 | 00:46:07

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Show Notes

Feeling more stressed or anxious in your 40s? This episode explains how cortisol and your nervous system shift in perimenopause, and practical ways to feel calmer and more resilient.

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