This month's episode is a little different. I’m sharing a conversation where I was interviewed by Tara Findlay on the Perimenopause Whisperer Podcast. I wanted to bring it here because it speaks directly to a theme I see again and again in my work with women growing a business. There comes a point when the strategies that once worked stop working. When pushing harder doesn’t bring clarity, and thinking your way forward only creates more confusion. Often, this season shows up in midlife, during perimenopause, or after years of holding it all together. Tara and I talk about nervous system regulation, burnout, self-trust, and the shift from living in your head to listening to your body. We explore how clarity doesn’t come from more information, but from creating the space to actually hear yourself again. In this episode, we explore: Why having the “right strategy” doesn’t work when your nervous system is overwhelmed How burnout can exist even when life looks successful on the outside The connection between perimenopause, midlife, and the need to slow down Why intuition gets quieter when we’re constantly rushing or overthinking How breath, movement, and somatic practices unlock clarity the mind can’t access The fear many women carry around being seen, using their voice, or choosing themselves Why rest is not a weakness and actually a power move. We also talk about letting go of hustle as the default, learning to trust yourself again after years of outsourcing answers, and making meaningful change without overwhelming yourself. ✨FREE JANUARY CLASS INVITATION: The Woo & The Do: How to go from a swirl of ideas to a clear 90-day plan you’ll actually follow. In this free 75-minute experience, I’ll guide you out of overthinking and into your body… where real clarity lives. From there, we’ll turn that clarity into a simple, courageous plan for the next 90 days. Together, we’ll use gentle movement, breathwork, reflection, and visualization to reconnect you with your core vision, regulate the nervous system, and create a clear, supportive 90-day action plan that actually feels doable. Wednesday, January 14th at 10am PST | 1pm EST Replay will be sent if you can’t attend live. 👉 Save your spot here: https://empowerwithpassion.com/clarity/ About Tara Findlay: This conversation was originally recorded for the Perimenopause Whisperer Podcast, hosted by Tara, registered massage therapist and perimenopause educator who supports women in navigating midlife with compassion, education, and nervous-system-informed care. Learn more about Tara Here: https://linktr.ee/TaraFindlay Email: the.perimenopause.whisperer@gmail.com Let's Stay Connected: www.empowerwithpassion.com Follow along on Instagram: @andrealeeliving Thank you for being here, for listening, and for doing the brave work of coming back to yourself.
