The Portal of Midlife: Putting the "Pause" in Perimenopause

Show Notes:Special guest: Dr. Breanne Hinz, my go-to chiropractor and all-around holistic health guru. She’s all about treating the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.The "portal" of midlife—Dr. Bre and I share what this means to us, and how this transitional stage of life is a powerful opportunity for transformation and renewal. We talk about the importance of pausing— it's almost like perimenoPAUSE is giving us an instruction we so frequently miss. Midlife is the perfect time to stop and start listening to your body.We dive into guilt, especially the kind that comes with resting, doing things for yourself, or fixating on what you are and aren't "supposed to do." Dr. Bre shares her thoughts on breaking old patterns, letting go of people-pleasing, and learning to trust your own intuition (even when it feels uncomfortable).Cycles, rest, and self-compassion are key—not just for women, but for everyone trying to find more ease in life.We share our favorite rituals: journaling, meditation, salt baths, and the magic of just sitting still and noticing what’s going on inside.Join The Pause: A Creative Portal for Midlife Women. This is a 60-minute virtual writing circle on January 15th at 6:30 pm MST/ 8:30 pm EST. Learn more here. Are you a midlife woman who writes, looking for a supportive, nourishing community to nurture both your spirit and your writing practice? Join MidCircle—details here. Dr. Breanne Hinz aka “Dr. Bre” is a founder and lead chiropractor at Aligned Chiropractic and Performance Center, based in Arvada CO, where she practices with her husband, who is also a chiropractor. She’s specializes in nervous system regulation and treating whole families, and is certified in pediatric (and adult) craniosacral therapy.  When not treating patients she enjoys yoga, being outdoors, and playing with her kids. She also has an in depth meditation practice and sees life from a growth mindset. Follow Steph on IG @stephsprenger, and on Substack at The Reclamation Era.