664: The Hidden Reason You’re Exhausted: How to Fix Cortisol and Boost Stress Resilience in Perimenopause

Ever feel so depleted that even a full night of sleep doesn’t touch the exhaustion you’re carrying? I’ve been there, too. In this episode, I’m sharing the raw moment I found myself feeling this exact way– completely overwhelmed and totally disconnected. If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause and feel like your stress is out of control , this conversation is for you. We’re unpacking why the bone-deep exhaustion, brain fog, and lack of capacity you feel aren’t just about aging—they’re signals that your cortisol levels and stress response system are maxed out, leaving you in survival mode. I’ll break down what I’ve learned about reversing your stress response naturally, even in the busiest seasons of life. We’ll explore simple, science-backed steps to help you step out of over-efficiency mode and reclaim your calm, clarity, and joy . Ready to feel like YOU again, even in the chaos of midlife transitions? Don’t miss this episode! IN THIS EPISODE Why so many of us live in survival mode during midlife Hormone fluctuation and its impact on cortisol regulation Understanding the physiology of your stress response system The link between cortisol and weight gain My favorite cortisol resetting rituals Habits to implement to reverse the stress response system QUOTES “90% of the time, we're solving all the problems, we’re holding it all together. We’re over-efforting, overproducing. We're productive machines… and that primary hormone that we hear a lot about is gonna be cortisol.” “Cortisol is just a hormone that’s responding to the environment and to how I'm living my life. So we have to look at how we live our life and how we shift the way we live our life so we're not having this crazy response.” “How you live your life is how you live your day, and how you live your day is how you start your day.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Dr. Mariza Instagram: DM me / tag your self-care moment @drmariza Pre-order The Perimenopause Revolution and claim your free bonuses HERE! RELATED EPISODES #630: The Critical Difference Between GOOD Stress & BAD Stress + the Health Benefits of Doing Hard Things with Jeff Krasno #566: This Is What I Did to Finally Stop Operating in Stress, Overwhelm and Burnout with Dr. Mariza #518: How to Let Go of Stress Symptoms and Go from Surviving to Thriving with Dr. Izabella Wentz #533: What I Wish I’d Known About Stress, Weight Resistance and Feeling Like Crap #359: 5 Tools to Lower Cortisol Levels