21: Why Cortisol Spikes During the Holidays for Midlife Women (And How to Calm It)

The holidays are supposed to be joyful…but they can really crank up the cortisol for many women, especially those over 40. Not because we’re too old to handle everything, but because our chemistry is different from what it used to be. In this episode, we dig into 3 ways the holiday season turns into a perfect storm for cortisol spikes and heightened menopause symptoms. You'll find out:The critical things causing higher cortisol during the holidays How your subconscious stresses the nervous system even if your calendar isn’t fullThe coping strategies you might be using that are actually backfiring and making your symptoms worseThe adrenal-estrogen connection that most women were never taughtThe simplest way to stabilize your cortisol levels during the holidays, without giving up the fun.And most importantly, we get into the spiritual piece that is the missing piece to easing through midlife without symptoms.Take the Midlife Coping Strategy Quiz to find out which subconscious pattern is keeping YOUR cortisol high, and what to do about it 👉 https://midlifewomenrising.com/quizGrab our free Breakfast Guide for high-protein, high-fat breakfasts that stabilize blood sugar and cortisol 👉 https://midlifewomenrising.com/breakfastJoin us in Costa Rica, October 2026 for our Retreat: Soul-Aligned - Design Your Extraordinary Next Chapter! Click here for details.Find us on instagram: @midlifewomenrising@jenreimercoaching