Decoding Midlife: Understanding Hormones & Stress

Join us on EP 48 as we chat with Naturopath Wendy Burke—a passionate advocate for holistic hormone health. Wendy decodes the interplay of hormonal changes, stress, & midlife challenges that send your emotions into overdrive. Discover why your anger spikes, mood swings are unpredictable, & what your body is really signalling. We explore practical strategies—from herbal supplements & nutrition to movement & sleep—that empower you during midlife. Walk away with a clearer view of your hormonal landscape & actionable steps to embrace your journey without needing to murder anyone (just kidding!).Meet Wendy Burke, founder of The Healthy Hormone Naturopath & a champion for women’s hormonal well-being. After overcoming post-natal depression & a transformative lifestyle overhaul, she left corporate life for natural medicine. Specialising in menstrual health, preconception, PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, & more, Wendy combines expertise in nutrition, naturopathy, & personal training to empower midlife women. When not consulting or researching, you’ll find her in the gym rocking her signature brightly coloured tights.Ba.HSc.(Nat), Adv.Dip.Nut., Adv.Dip.West.Herb.Medicine, Cert 3 & 4 FitnessMember Australian Natural Therapies Association and Naturopath & Herbalist Association of Australiawendy@thehealthyhormonenat.com.auwww.thehealthyhormonenat.com.auFacebook & InstagramMeet Shannon Swales—a psychologist dedicated to empowering individuals with essential mental health skills to prevent, navigate & grow from midlife burnout. Having overcome burnout in her early midlife, Shannon guides others from chronic stress to wellness with balance & empathy. Join her as she shares transformative experiences & insights on growth through adversity.Connect & GrowIf you enjoy the Midlife Reclaimed Podcast, join our community:• Online Membership: Dive into Midlife Reclaimed—an empowering space for burnt-out midlife women - https://midlife-reclaimed.mn.co/• Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Threads• 1:1 Therapy: Ready to tackle midlife burnout? Visit www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com.Share Your Midlife Wisdom: Have professional &/or lived-experience insights on overcoming burnout or navigating midlife shifts? Email: [email protected]: This podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship with Shannon Swales. The views expressed are general & not a substitute for personalised therapy. If in distress, seek professional help. Remember—you don’t have to face your struggles alone.DisclaimerEngaging with this podcast does not intend to create, nor does it create, a therapist-client relationship between you and Shannon A Swales. All views, opinions, and tips expressed by me or my guests are general in nature and not a replacement for personalised therapy. As I have done for myself, I encourage anyone experiencing distress to seek professional support. In Australia, if you are in a life-threatening emergency, please dial 000. For immediate counselling, contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or 13YARN (13 92 76) for First Nation Australians. Stay safe, and remember—you don’t have to face your struggles alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.