47. The Nervous System Changes Behind Perimenopause with Holly Finn

Perimenopause isn’t just about hot flashes and missed periods — it’s a full neuroendocrine remodel that can completely change how your brain, body, and nervous system respond to stress.In this episode of Healthy Buzz, Brandee sits down with certified menopause coach Holly Finn, founder of A Better Pause, to unpack why so many women feel blindsided during peri and post-menopause. Holly shares her own experience navigating debilitating hot flashes, anxiety, burnout, ADHD, and being repeatedly misdiagnosed before finally realizing hormones were at the root of what she was experiencing. This conversation dives into nervous system regulation, stress, boundaries, cortisol, sleep, food apathy, over-functioning, and the grief many women experience as their bodies and identities change during this transition. Holly also explains why trying to “power through” no longer works — and why this phase may actually be an invitation to rebuild your life in a more sustainable way.If you’re feeling overwhelmed, emotionally raw, exhausted, or frustrated that your body no longer responds the way it used to, this episode is for you. In This Episode:Why perimenopause feels like a mental and emotional “remodel” The connection between hormones, cortisol, and nervous system overwhelm How stress and people-pleasing intensify peri and post-menopause symptoms Why boundaries become essential during this phase of life The small daily habits that can create massive improvements in resilience and wellbeingConnect with Holly: Website: https://abetterpause.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abetterpauseEmail: [email protected] Do you want to optimize blood sugar and achieve optimal hormone health?Join Brandee’s Blood Sugar Savvy course. Use code BUZZ to save $30 at https://beecollectivewellness.com/blood-sugar-savvy Connect with me:Sign up for my newsletter: https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/newsletter-signupFollow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/beecollectivewellness/ Produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com