Wired, Tired, and Wondering Why? Midlife Stress, Hormones, and What Nutrition Your Body Needs Now

In this episode of RTDB, we’re diving into midlife nutrition through a lens that doesn’t get talked about enough: stress, hormones, and how your body is actually responding behind the scenes.I’m joined by Erika Hewlett of Compassion Wellness Nutrition to unpack what’s really happening during midlife—especially when it comes to adrenal function, declining estrogen levels, and the ripple effect they have on your energy, metabolism, mood, and overall health.If you’ve been feeling more fatigued, wired-but-tired, or like your body just isn’t responding the way it used to, this conversation will help you understand why.We talk about:How chronic stress impacts adrenal gland function and energy levelsWhat drops in estrogen actually do to your body in midlifeWhy protein becomes even more essential for muscle, metabolism, and stabilityWhat HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) testing can reveal about your bodyWhy mindfulness isn’t optional—it’s a critical tool for managing stress and supporting hormone healthThis episode is about moving out of confusion and into clarity—so you can stop guessing and start supporting your body in a way that actually works for this season of life.If you’re a thoughtful woman navigating midlife changes and looking for grounded, practical guidance, this conversation will give you a new perspective—and a way forward.Work with Erika at compassionwellnessnutrition.comHer favorite midlife experts:Dr. Mindy Pelz https://www.drmindypelz.com/Dr. Lisa Mosconi https://www.lisamosconi.com/Dr. Sara Gottfried https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/Alisa Vitti floliving.comMaisie Hill https://maisiehill.com/Regena Thomashauer https://mamagenas.com/Learn more about working with Christy atthrivewithchristy.com