How Chronic Stress and Living in Survival Mode Impacts Midlife Women with Michelle Lamansky

In this powerful episode of Things I Want My Daughters to Know, I'm joined by trauma-aware yoga instructor Michelle for an honest conversation about chronic stress, nervous system regulation, and why so many women are unknowingly living in "survival mode." We explore how perimenopause, menopause, motherhood, career pressure, and societal expectations combine to keep women in a constant state of hypervigilance — snapping at small things, preparing for worst-case scenarios, and feeling overwhelmed by everyday life. Michelle shares her personal journey from panic attacks and anxiety to becoming a trauma-informed yoga teacher, and explains how simple, accessible yoga and mindfulness practices can help women regulate their nervous systems, build resilience, and reconnect with self-trust. In this episode we discuss what "survival mode" really looks like in modern women's lives and the hidden signs of nervous system dysregulation. We look at the connection between chronic stress, reactivity, menopause and hormonal shifts, how trauma-aware yoga supports emotional regulation and the importance of simple breathwork and grounding techniques to calm anxiety. 🌿🎙️ If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps more women and practitioners find these conversations.   ✨ Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode: https://www.facebook.com/balancedyogaTN/      https://www.instagram.com/balancedyogatn/   https://www.balancedyogatn.com/webinar-nervoussystemquiz ✨ Connect with Jacqueline Rose 📌 Join my Newsletter: https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1225699/160641692811134066/share 💜Learn more about my Menopause Informed Training Program: https://www.jacquelinerosehealth.com/mitprogram   Follow Me: 🖥️ Website: https://www.jacquelinerosehealth.com/  ▶️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jacquelinerosehealth 🌐 LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinerose-womenshealth/ 🏷️ Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/theyogaroom120   🔔 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinerose_womenshealth/