Holiday Hormone Chaos: How Midlife Women Can Protect Their Peace & Energy

In this solo episode, I talk directly to women in midlife and perimenopause about why the holiday season feels so much harder than it used to—and what you can do about it. From increased stress and sugar overload to poor sleep and emotional overwhelm, your hormones are working differently now, and pretending otherwise leads straight to burnout.I break down the science behind “holiday hormone chaos,” explaining how cortisol, insulin, estrogen, progesterone, and melatonin are all impacted during this season of excess and expectation. Most importantly, I share seven practical, grace-filled strategies to help you protect your hormones, your nervous system, and your peace—without perfection or guilt.This episode is an invitation to choose presence over performance, compassion over criticism, and sustainable health over survival mode.Dr. Jen explains why holidays hit harder in midlife and perimenopause. Learn how stress, sugar, sleep, and hormones interact—and get 7 practical tips to protect your energy and peace.Dr. Jen Pfleghaar, DO, is a board-certified integrative medicine physician, speaker, and host of The Integrative Health Podcast. She specializes in women’s health, hormones, perimenopause, and whole-person healing—addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health.As a mom and physician who has walked through her own midlife health journey, Dr. Jen is passionate about helping women understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and move from burnout to balance using evidence-based integrative and functional medicine. Her approach blends conventional medicine with nutrition, lifestyle, nervous system regulation, and faith-centered compassion.Dr. Jen believes true healing happens when women feel seen, supported, and empowered—especially during seasons of transition like midlife and perimenopause.PODCAST: Thank you for listening please subscribe and share! Shop supplements: https://healthybydrjen.shop/CHECK OUT a list of my Favorite products here: https://www.healthybydrjen.com/drjenfavoritesFOLLOW ME:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativedrmom/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/integrativedrmomYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integrativedrmomFTC: Some links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of them, I will receive a commission (at no additional cost to you).  I truly appreciate your support of my channel. Thank you for watching! Video is not sponsored.DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not contain any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment advice. Content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only.  For any medical or health related advice, please consult with a physician or other healthcare professionals. Further, information about specific products or treatments within this podcast are not to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.