Breathwork in Perimenopause: The Healing Practice I Didn't Expect

Summer has been...well, a lot. 😅Between a dog wearing the cone of shame 🐶, recording this episode while fighting off a surprise summer cold 🤧, staring at a never-ending to-do list (hello school supplies ✏️📚), and my ongoing battle with constipation 💩 (because apparently that's my personality now 🙃), it would have been easy to spend this episode venting about all the ways perimenopause has been showing up lately.Instead, I want to share something that completely surprised me—and honestly, moved me.✨ A guided breathwork session.Not just taking a few deep breaths at therapy.Not a quick meditation.A full experience that used intentional breathing as a pathway into emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and reconnecting with myself.If you're a little skeptical (or think this sounds a bit too "woo"), stay with me. 💛 The science behind breath and the nervous system is real, and this experience gave me a whole new appreciation for what our bodies are capable of.🎙️ In This Episode✨ A peek behind the scenes of my chaotic summer life🤧 Why I showed up to record with a summer cold and an overflowing to-do list💩 My latest perimenopause update—including the constipation saga that just won't quit🌬️ What a guided breathwork session actually looks like from beginning to end😬 Why I was surprisingly nervous before the session💛 How breath became a doorway into emotional awareness and healing🧠 The connection between breathing, your nervous system, stress, and emotional regulation🌸 Why I believe breathwork can be an incredibly supportive practice during perimenopause and midlife📍How to find a qualified breathwork facilitator in your own community—or virtually💭 My Biggest TakeawayPerimenopause isn't just about hormones.It's about learning new ways to support our bodies, calm our nervous systems, process emotions we've been carrying for years, and create space to heal.Sometimes healing doesn't come from another supplement, another lab test, or another thing to add to your checklist.Sometimes it starts with something as simple—and as powerful—as your next breath. 💕💛 Resources Mentioned - Danielle🌬️ If you're in the Indianapolis area, I highly recommend connecting with Danielle for breathwork sessions. If you're outside Central Indiana, ask about virtual sessions or search for a certified breathwork facilitator near you.Bolder Life Solutions WebsiteIG: bolderlifesolutionsTikTok: bolderlifesolutionsDanielle's art and dancing inspiration IG: drawingndancing🎧 If This Episode Resonated...Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who's navigating perimenopause, menopause, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the mental and emotional load of midlife.Every share helps more women realize they're not alone. 💛Connect with Menobodies📱 Follow along for more honest conversations about perimenopause, menopause, hormones, pelvic health, constipation, mood changes, and thriving in midlife.Because no one should have to navigate this season alone. ❤️Connect with Beth:💌 Email: [email protected] 📱 Instagram & Facebook: @menobodies🌐 Website: www.menobodies.com/home🗞️Newsletter:www.menobodies.com/newsletter