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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 43 MIN

Somatic Soothing: Navigating the Wild Edges of Perimenopause with Betsy Kudlinski

from Reproductive Rebel · host Adrienne Irizarry, HWH

Perimenopause is not just a hormonal transition—it is a nervous system initiation. In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, we sit with somatic practitioner Betsey Kudlinski to explore how the body, brain, and nervous system respond to the wild, liminal edges of midlife change.We unpack why perimenopause can feel like a rupture—emotionally, physically, spiritually—and how somatic experiencing and gentle body-based practices can become anchors of safety, softness, and sovereignty. This is a conversation about slowing down, listening to the body’s language, and remembering that your body is not breaking—it is re-patterning.If you’ve felt unmoored, anxious, inflamed, or more sensitive than ever during perimenopause, this episode offers a grounded, compassionate map back to yourself.In This Episode, We Explore✨ What perimenopause looks like through a nervous system lens✨ Why symptoms can feel intense, unpredictable, or destabilizing✨ How somatic experiencing supports regulation, safety, and resilience✨ The connection between trauma, hormones, and midlife transitions✨ Gentle somatic rituals for grounding, soothing, and reconnection✨ Reframing perimenopause as an initiation into embodied wisdomMoon Essence®: Holistic solutions for a symptom free life.Join The Rebel Frequency Inner Circle to unlock bonus episodes and content from the Reproductive Rebel herself*Our FREE Facebook community, Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Woman!Book with Moon Essence®Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @moonessenceme“Hard Lotion” is a lotion “bar", solid at room temperature, made with 3 ingredients (shea butter, coconut oil & beeswax). Designed to heal & protect hands & feet from cracked & extremely dry skin. Use code "RR" now for 20% offLeave a Review! Help others find this helpful information.

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Perimenopause is not just a hormonal transition—it is a nervous system initiation. In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, we sit with somatic practitioner Betsey Kudlinski to explore how the body, brain, and nervous system respond to the wild, liminal edges of midlife change. We unpack why perimenopause can feel like a rupture—emotionally, physically, spiritually—and how somatic experiencing and gentle body-based practices can become anchors of safety, softness, and sovereignty. This is a con...

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