Episode Details

Midlife isn’t a breakdown—it’s a signal.

In this episode, Lisa sits down with Harmony Slater to explore how menopause, burnout, and body image conditioning disconnect women from their bodies—and how somatic practices, breathwork, and nervous system regulation can help you reconnect.

What this episode covers:

• Menopause and body changes in midlife

• Why women feel disconnected from their bodies

• The impact of burnout, stress, and overtraining

• How the body stores trauma, stress, and emotion

• What somatic healing and embodiment practices actually are

• Simple tools for nervous system regulation and self-connection

Key Takeaways:

• You’ve been conditioned to fix your body instead of listen to it

• Menopause and perimenopause amplify body awareness and discomfort

• Chronic stress and burnout keep you stuck in your head, not your body

• Somatic work helps release stored tension and emotional patterns

• Rest, breath, and awareness are essential for hormonal and nervous system health.

  Standout Insights:

  • “We are trained to notice what needs to be fixed.”

  • “It doesn’t feel safe to be in a body that’s constantly criticized.”

  • “Your body is always trying to heal—you just need to listen.”

    Chapters:

    00:00 The biggest lie we’ve been taught

    03:30 Living in your head vs your body

    07:00 The war women have with their bodies

    12:30 Overtraining, burnout, and guilt

    18:00 The 8:30am exhaustion moment

    23:00 What somatic work actually is

    31:00 Why your body doesn’t feel safe

    34:00 “When did you decide you had to earn rest?”

    40:00 Simple practices to reconnect

    44:00 Rewiring what you notice about yourself 

    
    

    If you’re navigating menopause symptoms, stress, or burnout, start here:

    1. Lie on the floor, feet grounded

    2. Place your hands on your chest or belly

    3. Inhale through your nose, exhale through your mouth

    4. Notice where your breath moves in your body

    5. Follow the sensation—no judgment, no fixing

    This supports nervous system regulation, stress reduction, and body awareness.

    
    

    
    

    Harmony Slater is a somatic coach and certified Ashtanga yoga teacher who helps people reconnect with their bodies through breathwork, movement, and nervous system healing.

    Her work focuses on helping individuals move beyond stress, anxiety, and physical tension to create more aligned, energized lives.

    • Instagram: @harmonyslaterofficial

    • Website: harmonyslater.com

    • YouTube: Harmony Slater

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