69: The Nervous System Truth Midlife Women Need with Dr. Alexandra Howson

<p><strong>Rest is not a luxury - it’s medicine, especially in midlife.</strong></p>

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<p>In this episode of <em>The Badass Reset Club</em>, I’m joined by <strong>Dr. Alexandra Howson</strong> to unpack why women in perimenopause and menopause feel exhausted, wired, and burned out and why pushing harder is no longer the answer.</p>

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<p>Dr. Howson is the host and producer of the <em>Write Medicine</em> podcast, author of <em>WriteCME Roadmap</em>, and a Yoga for Menopause &amp; Women’s Health specialist. She blends science and storytelling to help midlife women regulate their nervous systems, slow down, and restore energy through intentional rest.</p>

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<p>After navigating her husband’s stroke during Covid, panic attacks, and cumulative life stress, Alexandra learned firsthand that rest isn’t optional, it’s essential. In this conversation, we explore what’s actually happening in the nervous system and hormones when rest is ignored, why midlife is a biological turning point for burnout, and how <strong>micro-rest practices</strong> and mindset shifts can help women reset and thrive without stepping away from their lives.</p>

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<p>If you’re tired of white-knuckling your way through midlife and ready for a smarter, more sustainable reset, this episode is for you.</p>

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