113. When your heart races in midlife- hormones and your heart

Is your heart suddenly racing out of nowhere—and you're not even stressed? You’re not alone. Many midlife women are blindsided by unexpected heart symptoms like palpitations, racing pulses, and sudden spikes in blood pressure. It’s terrifying, confusing, and all too often dismissed as “just anxiety.”In this heartfelt episode, I share my own journey with perimenopausal tachycardia—when my resting heart rate soared to 170 BPM—and the deeper discoveries that followed. If you’ve ever wondered whether your heart symptoms are hormonal, this episode is for you. In this episode:My personal story with unexplained heart racing during perimenopauseWhy midlife heart symptoms are often misunderstood or dismissedThe powerful role estrogen and progesterone play in cardiovascular healthHow hormone shifts affect blood pressure, heart rate variability, and anxietyWearable tech (like WHOOP and Oura) as tools to track heart and hormone changesFunctional medicine insights into cortisol, histamine, and HPA axis dysfunctionWhen to seek emergency care—and when to explore deeper hormone testing Resources Mentioned:WHOOP wearable tracker: https://www.whoop.comOura Ring: https://ouraring.comLearn more about Meadow Wellness and our Renew Her program: https://www.meadowhillwellness.com/  Connect with me, Dr. Sara Poldmae:Website: https://risingwomanproject.comInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/drsarapoldmae Have a question I can answer? Send me a message! I love to hear from my listeners!