Perimenopause 101: Understanding Anxiety, Stressors, and Identity Shifts with Dr. Blake Myers

Why does society expect women to "shrink" just as they are reaching their most powerful years?In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Blake Myers, a licensed naturopathic doctor and graduate professor, to dismantle the "taboo" around perimenopause.We dive deep into why anxiety is often the very first indicator of hormonal shifts, the way our bodies adapt (or struggle) with modern stressors, and why picking up heavy weights is a radical act of self-love and feminism.In This Episode, We Discuss:The ND Difference: Why Naturopathic Doctors are the "Systems Biology" experts your healthcare team might be missing.The Anxiety Connection: Why the brain often reacts to hormonal shifts before your period ever changes.Homeostasis: How our bodies adapt to stressors in our 20s and 30s, and why that can change so drastically during perimenopause.Identity Reclaimed: Navigating the spiritual and emotional "ego death" that happens during the menopausal transition.Muscle as Resistance: Why strength training is about so much more than aesthetics: It's about metabolic freedom and fighting back against a system that wants women to stay small.Normalizing the Conversation: How to talk to the next generation so they enter midlife with clarity instead of fear.Even if you're years away from these key hormonal shifts, it's important to know what they are, how they can show up in the body and brain, and how to best take care of your hormone health now to make the transition as smooth as possible later.Whether you're a young person who wants to prepare for their future or someone currently in the throes of perimenopause, this episode has a lot to offer.Dr. Blake's Website: https://www.thebridgesystemmethod.com/Follow Dr. Blake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebridgesystem