EPISODE · Oct 24, 2025 · 8 MIN
Resetting nervous system
from Menobodies · host Beth Lohman
Hey Menobodies! In this calming and practical episode, Beth tackles a topic that affects everyone—especially during perimenopause and menopause—the nervous system and how to reset it.If you’ve been feeling anxious, on edge, or constantly “on,” this episode is for you. Beth explains what the nervous system is, how stress keeps it stuck in overdrive, and why learning to reset it can transform both your mental and physical health.In this episode, Beth covers:The basics of the nervous system and what “resetting” really meansThe body’s survival modes: fight, flight, freezeHow chronic stress affects your body—especially during perimenopauseElevated cortisolWeight gain around the midsectionBlood sugar imbalances and insulin resistanceIncreased anxiety and fatigueThe difference between stress challenges and mental health disordersSimple ways to bring your system back to baselineReset strategies you can try right now:Breathwork: Slow, intentional breathing to activate the parasympathetic systemProgressive muscle relaxation (PMR): Scan your body and consciously release tensionMantras: “I am safe.” “It will be okay.”Movement: Gentle exercise to release stuck energy and boost endorphinsTalking it out: Share your worries to release mental loadNutrition check-ins: Fuel your body so it can support your mindBeth’s takeaway:Your body already knows how to find calm—it just needs reminders. Practice your resets even when you feel fine, so your body learns what peace feels like and can find its way back faster next time.Until next time, Menobodies—take a breath, find your calm, and know you’re safe right where you are.Connect with Beth:💌 Email: [email protected] 📱 Instagram & Facebook: @menobodies🌐 Website: www.menobodies.com/home🗞️Newsletter:www.menobodies.com/newsletter
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Hey Menobodies! In this calming and practical episode, Beth tackles a topic that affects everyone—especially during perimenopause and menopause—the nervous system and how to reset it.If you’ve been feeling anxious, on edge, or constantly “on,” this episode is for you. Beth explains what the nervous system is, how stress keeps it stuck in overdrive, and why learning to reset it can transform both your mental and physical health.In this episode, Beth covers:The basics of the nervous system and what “resetting” really meansThe body’s survival modes: fight, flight, freezeHow chronic stress affects your body—especially during perimenopauseElevated cortisolWeight gain around the midsectionBlood sugar imbalances and insulin resistanceIncreased anxiety and fatigueThe difference between stress challenges and mental health disordersSimple ways to bring your system back to baselineReset strategies you can try right now:Breathwork: Slow, intentional breathing to activate the parasympathetic systemProgressive muscle relaxation (PMR): Scan your body and consciously release tensionMantras: “I am safe.” “It will be okay.”Movement: Gentle exercise to release stuck energy and boost endorphinsTalking it out: Share your worries to release mental loadNutrition check-ins: Fuel your body so it can support your mindBeth’s takeaway:Your body already knows how to find calm—it just needs reminders. Practice your resets even when you feel fine, so your body learns what peace feels like and can find its way back faster next time.Until next time, Menobodies—take a breath, find your calm, and know you’re safe right where you are.Connect with Beth:💌 Email: [email protected] 📱 Instagram & Facebook: @menobodies🌐 Website: www.menobodies.com/home🗞️Newsletter:www.menobodies.com/newsletter
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