61. Why Am I So Irritable in Midlife? (And 3 Ways to Stay Soft Anyway)

Why am I so irritable in midlife? Why has my patience disappeared? Why do I keep snapping at my husband, my kids, or the people I love most?If you've found yourself searching for answers about midlife rage, perimenopause irritability, hormonal mood swings, emotional overwhelm, nervous system regulation, or why your fuse feels so much shorter than it used to, this episode is for you.The good news?You're probably not becoming an impatient person.And you're definitely not failing at midlife.In this episode, Kate explores the surprising reason so many women feel more reactive, overstimulated, and emotionally "thin" during perimenopause and menopause—and why this isn't simply a hormone problem.Most importantly, Kate shares three deceptively simple practices that can help you reclaim your patience, reconnect with yourself, and create the inner space where calm, softness, and resilience naturally begin to return.If you've ever wondered...Why am I so angry all the time in perimenopause?Why do I have such a short fuse lately?Is this hormonal...or is something else going on?Why do I feel so overstimulated all the time?How do I regulate my nervous system naturally?How can I stop snapping at the people I love?...this conversation is for you.Have some feedback or questions for Kate?Send her an email: [email protected] a DM on Instagram: @radicallykate★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Not sure where to begin?Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in your head?Get my free 7-minute Anxiety Reset.A simple audio practice to help you calm your body and think more clearly.Feel like your old life no longer fits?Listen to The Second Firing.A free private podcast series for women navigating midlife transitions, reinvention, and the questions that won't leave them alone.Ready for personal support?Book a Threshold Session.A private 75-minute session to help you understand what's happening and identify your next right step.Instagram: @radicallykate