3: The Hidden Connection Between Stress, Autoimmune, and Perimenopause

It’s amazing how one little word — “should” — can quietly take over your life.You should take this.You should be more like that.You should push through, even when your body is begging you to stop.You should have done more, achieved more, been more.And over time, all those “shoulds” pile up. They don’t just shape your choices—they shape your energy, your confidence, and even your health. Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, it’s never enough? Or like your own body and mind are working against you?For me, one “should” changed everything. It was the domino that tipped me into my first autoimmune disease… and then, just a few years later, perimenopause added its own challenges.This is the story of how it happened, how I learned to listen to my body, and what it took to finally stop letting “should” run my decisions.Mandi Scovern helps women leaders facing autoimmune and perimenopause symptoms restore their confidence and vitality so they can do what they love to do again.For VIP step-by-step support, apply for Mandi's Signature System Here and she'll be in touch to invite you to a call. Or, if you’ve been carrying so much—managing symptoms, responsibilities, and expectations—all while feeling like your body and mind are no longer cooperating, grab a Back In Control Session with Mandi here.