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Living Life NaturallyAuthor: Lynne Wadsworth
Are fatigue, stubborn weight gain, or sugar cravings stealing your spark? Do you feel like your body has a mind of its own as you move through perimenopause, menopause, or beyondleaving you dealing with hot flashes, mood swings, headaches, or sleepless nights? If so, you're in the right place. Welcome to The Living Life Naturally Podcast, where Board-Certified Holistic Health & Wellness Practitioner Lynne Wadsworth helps women in midlife take back control of their health, energy, and happinessnaturally. Each week, Lynne shares empowering conversations, holistic health tips, and real-life strategies to help you balance your hormones, manage stress, boost your energy, and feel more vibrant and confident than ever. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, tackling menopause symptoms head-on, or embracing post-menopause with fresh purpose, this show will guide you toward feeling strong, calm, and fully alive again. Because midlife isn't the endit's your new beginning. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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LLN Episode 329: The Window of Tolerance: Why Midlife Women Are More Stressed Than Ever | Owen Marcus
Episode 327
Monday, 16 March, 2026
Why does stress seem to hit so much harder in midlife? If you've ever found yourself feeling anxious, emotionally flat, overwhelmed, reactive, or strangely disconnected from yourself, this conversation may help make sense of what's going on beneath the surface. In this episode of Living Life Naturally, I'm joined by Owen Marcus, Founder and CEO of MELD, to talk about stress, emotional resilience, and the concept of the window of tolerance — the range in which your nervous system feels safe enough to think clearly, respond calmly, and stay connected to yourself and others. Owen explains how chronic stress can gradually shrink that window, especially during seasons like midlife and menopause when the body may already be carrying more load. We talk about why common advice like "just breathe" or "think positive" often falls flat when you're already in a survival state, and why nervous system support needs to start with understanding what your body is actually experiencing. This conversation explores the difference between hyperarousal and freeze, why disconnection can become such a common midlife experience, and how body awareness, co-regulation, and gentle somatic tools can support greater steadiness and emotional resilience. If you've been feeling wired, numb, overly emotional, or not quite like yourself, this episode offers an eye-opening and compassionate look at what stress may really be doing — and how you can begin to support yourself more effectively. In this episode, we discuss: what the window of tolerance means and why it matters how chronic stress affects the body and brain why midlife and menopause can make stress feel more intense the difference between fight-or-flight and freeze responses why common stress-management tools sometimes don't work how body awareness can help shift your nervous system the role of co-regulation and connection in feeling calmer why understanding your stress response is the first step toward change About Owen Marcus Owen Marcus is the Founder and CEO of MELD (Men's Emotional Leadership Development), a pioneer in men's emotional health, and the author of Grow Up: A Man's Guide to Emotional Maturity. His work integrates neuroscience, Polyvagal Theory, somatic mindfulness, and relational skill-building to support emotional intelligence and authentic leadership. Resources mentioned MELD: meld.community MELD resources: meld.community/resource/ Facebook: MELD Men X: @meldmen Instagram: @meld.men YouTube: @MELD-men LinkedIn: MELD Men's Community Join my community If you're a woman in midlife looking for grounded, natural support for energy, hormones, stress, and emotional wellbeing, come join us inside the Energized Healthy Women's Club. It's a warm and welcoming community where we talk honestly about what midlife really looks like — and how to support mind, body, and soul with more ease, wisdom, and encouragement. Did you enjoy the podcast? If this episode encouraged you, taught you something new, or helped you feel a little more understood, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a 5-star review for the Living Life Naturally podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite listening app. Your reviews help more women discover the show and get the support they need through midlife and beyond. Connect with Lynne If you'd like a gentle conversation about your next steps, you can schedule time with me here: https://calendly.com/lynnewadsworth/30min Disclaimer This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider regarding any symptoms, health concerns, or treatment decisions. The views shared by podcast guests are their own and are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition.
