You’ve been the high-achieving woman who always “gets it done,” but now your body is signaling nervous system burnout and emotional exhaustion. This piece explores how chronic stress, over-functioning, and people-pleasing show up in your nervous system—and how midlife can become a powerful initiation into healing, rest, and embodied leadership. Learn how trauma-informed, spiritually grounded nervous system regulation can help you redefine success from the inside out.

Perimenopause and menopause can bring brain fog, mood shifts, sleep disruption, and energy changes right at the height of your career. This article explores how women in leadership can navigate perimenopause and menopause at work with nervous system-aware self-care, inclusive workplace policies, and support for women of color—turning this transition into a season of renewed confidence, purpose, and powerful leadership.