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:
Lie on the floor, feet grounded
Place your hands on your chest or belly
Inhale through your nose, exhale through your mouth
Notice where your breath moves in your body
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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