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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2025 · 17 MIN

Ep 19 // Tired but Wired: How to Reset Your Nervous System in Menopause

from The Relentless Pursuit Podcast with Shana Leigh · host Shana Leigh, Women's Weight Loss and Menopause Specialist

If you’re constantly exhausted but can’t seem to slow down—wired at night, foggy in the morning, and stuck in an endless loop of fatigue—this episode is for you.In Tired but Wired: How to Reset Your Nervous System in Menopause, we unpack one of the most overlooked reasons women in perimenopause and menopause feel so off: nervous system dysregulation.This isn’t just about stress. It’s about how your body responds to stress—on a cellular and hormonal level.Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:Why you feel “on edge” even when nothing is wrongHow a dysregulated nervous system interferes with sleep, hormone balance, and fat lossWhat it means to live in chronic fight-or-flight (and how to finally shift out of it)Practical, science-backed strategies to help your body feel safe again so it can heal, rest, and resetYou’ll walk away understanding the real connection between cortisol, estrogen, and your energy patterns—and why pushing harder isn’t the answer in this phase of life.We’ll also explore why traditional approaches to menopause often miss the mark, and what it really takes to recalibrate your system so you can sleep deeper, feel more grounded, and finally start to restore your vitality.This episode is essential listening for high-performing women who are ready to embrace a new approach to health—one that honors the wisdom of the nervous system and helps you regulate from the inside out.Whether you're in the thick of perimenopause or navigating postmenopause, this conversation will give you the tools and insight to stop the burnout cycle and build true resilience.

If you’re constantly exhausted but can’t seem to slow down—wired at night, foggy in the morning, and stuck in an endless loop of fatigue—this episode is for you.In Tired but Wired: How to Reset Your Nervous System in Menopause, we unpack one of the most overlooked reasons women in perimenopause and menopause feel so off: nervous system dysregulation.This isn’t just about stress. It’s about how your body responds to stress—on a cellular and hormonal level.Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:Why you feel “on edge” even when nothing is wrongHow a dysregulated nervous system interferes with sleep, hormone balance, and fat lossWhat it means to live in chronic fight-or-flight (and how to finally shift out of it)Practical, science-backed strategies to help your body feel safe again so it can heal, rest, and resetYou’ll walk away understanding the real connection between cortisol, estrogen, and your energy patterns—and why pushing harder isn’t the answer in this phase of life.We’ll also explore why traditional approaches to menopause often miss the mark, and what it really takes to recalibrate your system so you can sleep deeper, feel more grounded, and finally start to restore your vitality.This episode is essential listening for high-performing women who are ready to embrace a new approach to health—one that honors the wisdom of the nervous system and helps you regulate from the inside out.Whether you're in the thick of perimenopause or navigating postmenopause, this conversation will give you the tools and insight to stop the burnout cycle and build true resilience.

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