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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 20 MIN

47. Why Your Motivation Feels Different After 40

from The Nourish to Thrive Podcast · host Tanya Pennington-Miller, MS

If motivation feels harder to access lately…this episode is for you. In this part of the series “What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You,” we’re unpacking why so many women in midlife feel like their drive, focus, and follow-through have changed.Because motivation is not just mental. It’s physiological.We walk through how hormonal shifts, thyroid function, insulin resistance, stress load, and nervous system overload can all influence motivation, mental energy, and follow-through in this season of life.If things have been feeling heavier lately…if your drive feels different…if you’ve been wondering why everything suddenly takes more effort…this episode will help you better understand what your body may be responding to beneath the surface.🫶🏼 Let’s Stay Connected📸 @tanya.pennington.miller on Instagram💻 nourishtothrive.comAnd don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode.ROOTED IN FAITH. BACKED BY SCIENCE.

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