85. Why Women Over 40 Feel So Stressed and Burned Out (2026 Guide)

In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we learn quick stress-busting strategies to put ourselves first and set boundaries without guilt.Guest Diane Lang is a certified positive psychology coach, speaker, educator and author of 4 books. Her most recent book, Worthy, explores the hidden causes of unworthiness, its deeper implications, and its connection to perfectionism and control.We learn:Women over 40 face unique stressors due to hormonal changes and caregiving responsibilitiesMany women experience an identity crisis in midlife, questioning their life choicesSetting boundaries is essential for mental health, yet often comes with guiltSelf-care is not selfish, it is necessary for overall well-beingTrue self-care involves meeting basic needs like sleep, nutrition and exerciseRoutines are vital for maintaining balance and health in daily lifeHow finding purpose in midlife is crucial for fulfillmentConnect with Diane Lang:https://www.instagram.com/dianelangcoaching/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dlcounselingShop Functional Moms Supplement Store, 25 PERCENT OFF top quality brands:https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms⁠Thank you for listening, please FOLLOW the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. SUBSCRIBE to your YouTube channel:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast/#StressAfter40 #WomenOver40 #BurnoutRecovery #PeoplePleasing #MidlifeWellness #MentalHealthForWomen #SelfCareIsNotSelfish #BoundarySetting #FunctionalMomsPodcast #HealthyAging #HormoneHealth #MidlifeReset #EmotionalWellness #2026Wellness