198: Stress: The Hidden Saboteur of Your Health

Are you tired of feeling like you're constantly running on empty, no matter how hard you try?  In this episode of the Total Health in Midlife podcast, I tackle one of the most overlooked yet crucial aspects of health: stress management. I challenge the traditional advice of bubble baths and breathing exercises, arguing that these reactive strategies fail to address the root of the problem.  Stress, particularly for women in midlife, is not just about managing responsibilities—it's the silent force affecting sleep, eating habits, exercise, and overall well-being. I draw from my own experience as a personal trainer and life coach to explain how the relentless mental load of daily life—family, work, social expectations—has conditioned many to normalize stress.  I offer a game-changing approach, introducing proactive tools like the 'Think, Feel, Act Cycle' and the 'Motivational Triad' to help listeners break free from the stress cycle and build resilience. Through these strategies, I empower my clients to manage stress before it derails their health efforts, creating a solid foundation for lasting change.  Tune in for a wake-up call that just might hold the missing piece to your health puzzle. Get full show notes and more information here: https://elizabethsherman.com/198Hey! I love hearing from you. Send me a text. Let me know what resonated with you. I submitted a talk for SXSW 2027: Biohacking Is Just Dieting in a Lab Coat. Community voting runs through August 23rd, and it's part of what determines who gets on stage in Austin next March. If this resonates, I'd love your vote: CLICK HERE. Free account required, takes about a minute. If you’re a woman in midlife who wants better health without obsessing over weight, you’re in the right place. I’m Elizabeth Sherman, a life and health coach and host of the Total Health in Midlife Podcast.After coaching hundreds of women, I know the real problem usually isn’t “not enough information” – it’s too much of it, and not knowing where to start. With close to 300 episodes, this show can feel that way too.To make it easy, I created a free Listener’s Roadmap that helps you figure out which episodes are right for you right now. Tell me what you’re struggling with – low energy, emotional eating, stress, sleep, exercise, or all of the above – and I’ll point you to a curated path of episodes and resources to get you moving.Download your free roadmap at https://elizabethsherman.com/roadmap.