{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62e46ecdb27b7b0012d2773c/67b7fd2e6f2e96290cb46ee7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Decoding Midlife: Understanding Hormones & Stress","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62e46ecdb27b7b0012d2773c/1740200676786-63284cdc-7664-4e71-b761-da7afee7e438.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Join us on EP 48</strong> as we chat with Naturopath Wendy Burke—a passionate advocate for holistic hormone health. Wendy decodes the interplay of hormonal changes, stress, &amp; midlife challenges that send your emotions into overdrive. Discover why your anger spikes, mood swings are unpredictable, &amp; what your body is really signalling. We explore practical strategies—from herbal supplements &amp; nutrition to movement &amp; sleep—that empower you during midlife. Walk away with a clearer view of your hormonal landscape &amp; actionable steps to embrace your journey without needing to murder anyone (just kidding!).</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Meet Wendy Burke</strong>, founder of The Healthy Hormone Naturopath &amp; a champion for women’s hormonal well-being. After overcoming post-natal depression &amp; a transformative lifestyle overhaul, she left corporate life for natural medicine. Specialising in menstrual health, preconception, PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, &amp; more, Wendy combines expertise in nutrition, naturopathy, &amp; personal training to empower midlife women. When not consulting or researching, you’ll find her in the gym rocking her signature brightly coloured tights.</p><p>Ba.HSc.(Nat), Adv.Dip.Nut., Adv.Dip.West.Herb.Medicine, Cert 3 &amp; 4 Fitness</p><p>Member Australian Natural Therapies Association and Naturopath &amp; Herbalist Association of Australia</p><p><a href=\"mailto:wendy@thehealthyhormonenat.com.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">wendy@thehealthyhormonenat.com.au</a></p><p><a href=\"http://www.thehealthyhormonenat.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.thehealthyhormonenat.com.au</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/The-Healthy-Hormone-Naturopath-107745037612228/?modal=admin_todo_tour\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;&amp; <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thehealthyhormonenaturopath/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Meet Shannon Swales</strong>—a psychologist dedicated to empowering individuals with essential mental health skills to prevent, navigate &amp; grow from midlife burnout. Having overcome burnout in her early midlife, Shannon guides others from chronic stress to wellness with balance &amp; empathy. Join her as she shares transformative experiences &amp; insights on growth through adversity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect &amp; Grow</strong></p><p>If you enjoy the Midlife Reclaimed Podcast, <strong><em>join our community</em></strong><em>:</em></p><p><strong>• Online Membership:</strong> Dive into Midlife Reclaimed—an empowering space for burnt-out midlife women - https://midlife-reclaimed.mn.co/</p><p>• <strong>Social Media:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/shannon.a.swales/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/shannonaswales\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>, <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonswales/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@shannon.a.swales\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Threads</a></p><p>• <strong>1:1 Therapy:</strong> Ready to tackle midlife burnout? Visit <a href=\"http://www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Share Your Midlife Wisdom: </strong>Have professional &amp;/or lived-experience insights on overcoming burnout or navigating midlife shifts? Email: shannon.a.swales@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Disclaimer: </strong><em>This podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship with Shannon Swales. The views expressed are general &amp; not a substitute for personalised therapy. If in distress, seek professional help. Remember—you don’t have to face your struggles alone.</em></p>","author_name":"Shannon A Swales - Midlife Burnout & Women Over 40 Mentor"}