How Do You Stop Overfunctioning in Midlife? A Personal Story of Moving, Rest & Letting Go of Shame

<p><strong>Summary:</strong></p><p>Dr. Natalie shares her personal journey through moving, shredding decades of paperwork, and navigating midlife challenges, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, rest, and intentional living during perimenopause. She aims in this episode to quelch the shame we feel when looking back across our lives and realizing how overfunctioning has come at a high cost.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong></p><p>midlife, perimenopause, self-care, moving, trauma, overfunctioning, regulated nervous system, self-awareness, mental health, personal growth</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key topics:</strong></p><ul><li>Midlife transition and self-awareness</li><li>The significance of rest and self-care during perimenopause</li><li>Personal stories of moving and decluttering as a metaphor for life changes</li><li>Trauma responses and overfunctioning in women</li><li>The importance of creating a sanctuary and setting boundaries</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Rest is a form of self-love and essential for health during midlife.</li><li>Decluttering can be a powerful act of self-discovery and healing.</li><li>Overfunctioning is often a trauma response that comes at a high personal cost.</li><li>Self-awareness allows for conscious choices that align with one’s well-being.</li><li>Midlife is an opportunity for renewal and creating a life that feels right.</li></ul><p><strong>Resources &amp; Links to Connect with Dr. Natalie:</strong>Learn to Love Your Story Coaching- <a href="⁠⁠⁠https://learntoloveyourstory.com⁠⁠⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠⁠⁠https://learntoloveyourstory.com⁠⁠⁠</a>Dr. Natalie’s Counseling Practice - <a href="⁠⁠⁠https://nataliemarcounseling.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠⁠⁠https://nataliemarcounseling.com</a>⁠⁠⁠ If you are in MN, book your free 15-minute consultation with Dr. Natalie. Facebook:⁠<a href="⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/learntoloveyourstory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/learntoloveyourstory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ <a href="⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr.nataliemarr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr.nataliemarr</a>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linked In:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-m-marr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-m-marr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>Tik Tok:⁠⁠ <a href="⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@doc.natalie⁠" target="_blank" rel=