The MPowered Life Podcast

Dr. Adrienne Stein, ND
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You’re running your own business… and then menopause showed up.  Suddenly everything that used to work doesn’t. The exhaustion. The brain fog. The mood swings. The days you question your confidence, your capacity, and your direction. Here’s what nobody tells you: your nervous system is your business plan. And when hormones shift, both your body and your business need a new strategy. Hosted by Dr. Adrienne Stein, Naturopathic Doctor and Transformational Coach, The MPowered Life Podcast is where biology meets business. We’ll talk hormones, burnout, nervous system regulation, and the hidden ways menopause impacts your energy, clarity, and ability to lead. Whether you’re just starting your own business or years in, if perimenopause or menopause is making entrepreneurship harder, this show is for you. It’s not about trying harder. It’s about a smarter, hormone-aware approach.

  1. 1D AGO

    Is It Hormones or Burnout? (Spoiler: It's Neither)

    Is It Hormones or Burnout? (Spoiler: It's Neither) If you've been wondering why you can't keep up the way you used to...why your energy is gone, your confidence has taken a hit, and no matter what supplements you try nothing really shifts, then this episode is going to reframe everything. Because here's what nobody is telling you: it's not just hormones. And it's not just burnout. There's a third option that changes everything once you see it. In this episode, the first in a four-week series, Dr. Adrienne breaks down why so many women in perimenopause and menopause are hitting a wall, and why the standard advice of "get your hormones checked" is only part of the story. You'll learn why menopause symptoms are so much louder for some women than others, what's actually happening in your nervous system during this transition, and why the business you built may now be one of your biggest stressors. This isn't about adding more supplements or pushing harder. It's about understanding the feedback loop that's quietly running in the background, and what you can actually do about it. In this episode: Why the hormones-or-burnout question is the wrong question entirelyThe Stanford research showing menopause is a capacity crisis, not just a health issueWhat the myelin sheath has to do with why everything feels harder nowWhy your adrenal glands are choosing cortisol over estrogen — and what that means for your symptomsThe feedback loop between your business structure and your biologyA 60-second nervous system reset you can use before you open your laptop tomorrow morningMentioned in this episode: Free Masterclass: Menopause Proof Your Business Next week: Cortisol: the volume knob for all your symptoms, and why powering through is making everything worse. Chapter Markers: 00:00 — Is It Hormones or Burnout? (Series Kickoff)  00:30 — Why High-Achieving Women Suddenly Can't Keep Up  01:55 — The Reframe: It's Menopause Plus Everything Else You're Carrying  02:56 — When Your Business Model Becomes a Physical Stressor  04:28 — Your Nervous System Has Actually Changed (The Myelin Shift)  06:15 — Why Your Adrenals Are Choosing Cortisol Over Estrogen  07:54 — You Can't Out-Hustle Your Hormones — Dr. Adrienne's Own Story  11:12 — The 60-Second Nervous System Reset Before Work  13:41 — Free Masterclass + What's Coming Next Week Want to dive deeper? Check out my free Masterclass: MASTERCLASS: How to Menopause Proof Your Business Dr. Adrienne Stein ND https://www.masteringmenopausemethod.com/

    16 min

  2. 10/09/2025

    We’ve Been Lied To About Menopause

    Summary One in ten women cite menopause as the reason they're leaving the workforce — but I believe that number is much higher. Brilliant entrepreneurs, healers, and coaches are quietly shutting down their businesses because they "just can't do it anymore." But here's what nobody's telling you: you're not broken. You're being invited into the most powerful phase of your life. In this episode, I'm exposing the biggest cultural lies we've been sold about menopause and what it means for your power. Because everything we've been taught about this transition is backwards. Your symptoms aren't problems to fix — they're signals to decode. Your body isn't malfunctioning — it's finally telling you the truth about what's been unsustainable all along. I'll walk you through why your old business strategies suddenly stopped working, what your symptoms are actually trying to tell you, and how to build a business your nervous system can actually hold. Plus, I'm sharing why menopause isn't a decline — it's a portal into a completely different kind of power. This isn't about managing symptoms. It's about recognizing that when your biology shifts, your business needs to shift with it. And what becomes possible when you finally stop fighting yourself and start flowing with your transformation. Timestamps + Topics 00:00 — The cultural lies we've been sold about menopause and power01:30 — Why even self-aware women believe menopause equals decline03:00 — What your symptoms are really telling you (and why they're not problems to fix)05:00 — Menopause as portal: the massive life audit your biology is doing07:00 — What becomes available when you stop resisting the process08:30 — Why your old strategies suddenly stopped working10:30 — The sacred invitation: what to let go of and what to reclaim12:30 — You're not broken — you're being called into different work13:00 — Join the free masterclass: Menopause Proof Your BusinessKey Takeaways Menopause isn't decline — it's a portal to different power. Your symptoms aren't problems to fix; they're signals your body is sending about what's unsustainable.Your nervous system is your capacity regulator. You can't build a sustainable business on top of a dysregulated nervous system. Old strategies don't work because you're becoming someone new.This transition asks you to release perfectionism and over-functioning — and reclaim your truth, natural rhythms, and sovereignty. You're not broken. You're being called into a different way of living and leading.Ready to Go Deeper? Join the FREE Masterclass: Menopause Proof Your Business Learn how to build a business that works WITH your nervous system and biology instead of constantly fighting against it. Discover why your symptoms are information (not problems) and get a completely new map for who you're becoming. Register for the free masterclass here Connect With Me If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to continue the conversation: Comment on this episode on social media @dradrienne.ndJoin the free masterclass to go deeperShare this with a friend who needs to hear this messageRemember: Your body is not your enemy. It's your most sophisticated guidance system, and right now it's trying Want to dive deeper? Check out my free Masterclass: MASTERCLASS: How to Menopause Proof Your Business Dr. Adrienne Stein ND https://www.masteringmenopausemethod.com/

    15 min

  3. 10/02/2025

    The Perfect Morning Routine Is a Lie (Here's What Actually Works)

    Summary You know those Pinterest-perfect 5 AM routines that are supposed to transform your life? The ones designed to make 99% of women feel like failures by 6 AM? Yeah, those weren't built for actual humans with hormone fluctuations and a need for more than four hours of sleep. In this episode, I'm breaking down why most productivity advice is fundamentally broken for women in perimenopause and menopause — and what to do instead. Because here's the thing: rhythm is medicine. When you stop fighting your natural capacity and start working with it, everything shifts. I'll walk you through how to create mornings that don't require you to override your nervous system, design calendars that restore instead of deplete, and build businesses that can actually breathe. Plus, I'm sharing the micro-rhythms you can use today to start reclaiming your energy without overhauling your entire life. This isn't about adding more structure. It's about honoring what your body actually needs instead of what some productivity guru thinks it should need. Timestamps + Topics 00:00 — Welcome + why those 5 AM routines are setting you up to fail03:00 — The shame spiral around morning routines (and why it's not your fault)04:00 — What nobody tells you about those "miracle morning" success stories05:00 — Nervous system-friendly mornings: starting the night before06:00 — The difference between prescribed routines vs. regenerative rhythms07:00 — Your calendar reveals everything about your relationship with capacity08:00 — Signs your calendar is built for hustle, not healing09:00 — Why your energy isn't linear anymore (and how to work with cyclical capacity)10:30 — Designing around your natural patterns instead of pretending they don't exist11:00 — Energy leaks: those soul-crushing commitments you said yes to 6 months ago13:00 — Building businesses that can breathe: expansion and contraction14:30 — When your "efficient systems" become prisons15:00 — The question that changes everything: "What would this look like if it was regulated, not optimized?"17:30 — Micro-rhythms: tiny practices that reset your nervous system in real time18:00 — The 3-second pause-and-exhale practice19:00 — Transitional breathwork between tasks20:00 — Why rhythm equals sovereignty21:00 — Your rhythm is always recoverable (even in chaos)Key Takeaways Discipline punishes, rhythm adapts — stop trying to optimize your way out of your biology.Morning routines designed for your twenties don't work in perimenopause/menopause. Start the night before with actual rest.Your energy is cyclical, not linear — audit your week for energy patterns, not just tasks.Show me your calendar and I'll show you your relationship with your capacity. Build in buffer time, integration periods, and spaciousness."What would this look like if it was regulated, not optimized?" — the question that transforms your business design.Micro-rhythms that work: 3-second pause-and-exhale, transitional breathwork (4 count in, 6 count out), 3 minutes with feet on earth, evening ritual that signals shift from doing to being.Your nervous system doesn't need a meditation retreat to regulate — tiny practices over time produce profound shifts. Want to dive deeper? Check out my free Masterclass: MASTERCLASS: How to Menopause Proof Your Business Dr. Adrienne Stein ND https://www.masteringmenopausemethod.com/

    23 min

  4. 09/25/2025

    Whose Life Is This? The Identity Crisis High-Achievers Hide

    Summary I was staring at my perfectly organized calendar one Tuesday morning when it hit me: "Whose life is this?" Everything looked successful from the outside — business thriving, family healthy, all boxes checked. But inside? I felt like I was wearing a costume that no longer fit. If you've ever looked around at your successful life and thought "this doesn't feel like me anymore," this episode is for you. I'm diving deep into what I call the quiet identity crisis — that disorienting experience when the woman you've always been starts to feel like a stranger. In this episode, I'll share why high-functioning women often fade rather than collapse, how menopause strips away our tolerance for performing, and why this uncomfortable transition might actually be the most sacred thing that's ever happened to you. Because sometimes the most beautiful transformations start with the most uncomfortable question: "Who am I when I'm not performing?" This isn't about fixing what's broken. It's about finally having the courage to become who you're meant to be next. Timestamps + Topics 00:00 — Welcome + the quiet identity crisis no one warns you about02:30 — The moment I realized I was living someone else's life03:30 — "Fading, not collapsing": what high-functioning burnout really looks like04:30 — How menopause strips away your tolerance for performing (nature's truth serum)06:00 — The subtle signs you're grieving an old version of yourself07:30 — The armor we can't take off: professional identities that suffocate us09:00 — Why we cling to roles that no longer fit (the college sweater analogy)11:00 — When your body rebels against identities you've outgrown12:30 — From "How do I get back?" to "Who am I becoming?"14:00 — The archetypal shift: Maiden, Mother, and the phase culture forgot15:00 — China's "Second Spring" and becoming the Keeper of Wisdom16:30 — Why women in transition are drawn to sacred, meaningful work18:00 — How authenticity became my professional superpower19:30 — 3 practices that moved me from crisis to clarity21:00 — The release ritual: crossing beliefs off the list22:00 — Following the sparks (yes, even soap making!)23:30 — Why nervous system work is essential for identity evolution26:00 — You're not broken, you're becoming27:00 — The caterpillar's dissolving phase: necessary before flightKey Takeaways You can be incredibly successful while completely disconnected from yourself — high-functioning women don't collapse, they dim.Menopause as truth serum: declining estrogen strips away your tolerance for performing roles that no longer fit.The identities that saved you (achiever, problem-solver, eternal optimist) can start to suffocate you.Stop asking "How do I get back to who I was?" Start asking "Who am I becoming?"The 3 practices that help: 10 minutes of just being (no role), release rituals (crossing beliefs off the list), and following random sparks of curiosity.This isn't crisis — it's metamorphosis. The caterpillar must dissolve before it becomes something with wings.Want support? If this episode resonated, subscribe to the podcast and share it with a woman who needs to hear this. You can also j Want to dive deeper? Check out my free Masterclass: MASTERCLASS: How to Menopause Proof Your Business Dr. Adrienne Stein ND https://www.masteringmenopausemethod.com/

    30 min

  5. 09/18/2025

    Burnout or Misalignment? How Perimenopause/Menopause Rewrites Your Work

    Summary I’ve seen it again and again — women (myself included) think we’re burnt out, when what’s really going on is misalignment. And if you try to treat misalignment like burnout, you just end up spinning your wheels. You rest, feel a little better, dive back in… and the flatness is still there. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why this distinction matters so much in perimenopause and menopause. Our biology won’t let us fake it anymore — what doesn’t fit becomes intolerable. I’ll walk you through how to tell the difference, the test I use with clients, and the shifts that make your work feel aligned again. This isn’t about being broken or ungrateful. It’s about evolution. When you learn to see the restlessness as guidance, not a problem, you open the door to your most powerful next chapter. Timestamps + Topics 00:00 — Welcome + why burnout vs misalignment matters02:30 — “Flat but functioning”: what misalignment looks like when you’re still successful06:00 — Burnout vs misalignment: the core difference07:30 — The 3-month sabbatical test you can try right now09:30 — Why perimenopause/menopause amplifies the call to evolve11:00 — My own story: a program that worked but still felt incomplete13:00 — Reinvention as biology + soul, not a personal flaw15:00 — Losing the “buffer” and why that’s a good thing16:30 — My Loop Closure System: done, paused, or energetically complete18:30 — Somatic check-ins + working with your actual capacityKey Takeaways Rest that doesn’t restore your spark = misalignment, not burnout.Try the 3-month sabbatical thought experiment to clarify what’s really happening.In perimenopause/menopause, biology won’t buffer misfit work — use that wisdom.The Loop Closure System (done, pause, or complete) is a game-changer for perfectionists.Treat restlessness as guidance — it’s pointing toward your next evolution.Want support? IIf this episode landed for you, subscribe to the podcast and share it with a friend. You can also join my newsletter so you never miss new tools to rebuild your energy and business with ease. → Instagram: @dradriennestein → LinkedIn With love,  Dr. Adrienne ND 💗 | Stay sovereign Want to dive deeper? Check out my free Masterclass: MASTERCLASS: How to Menopause Proof Your Business Dr. Adrienne Stein ND https://www.masteringmenopausemethod.com/

    25 min

  6. 09/11/2025

    Your Nervous System Is Your Business Plan

    Episode Summary: This isn't just another conversation about productivity hacks and time management. In this episode, I'm sharing something that might sound radical but changes everything once you understand it: you can't scale a business from a dysregulated nervous system. Not because you're broken. Not because you need to try harder. But because the system we've been operating in was never designed to support the way our bodies and minds actually function—especially during perimenopause and menopause. I'll walk you through my own summer wake-up call when I caught myself slipping back into hustle mode despite knowing better, and why even those of us who teach sustainable business practices can find ourselves right back in survival mode. This is about understanding that your capacity to lead, create, and make clear decisions lives in your nervous system. When it feels safe, you think clearly and make confident choices. When it's dysregulated, everything becomes harder—and no amount of productivity systems can fix that. If you've been feeling exhausted despite trying every strategy, if you're swimming upstream every day, or if your body seems to be working against your business goals... this episode is for you. Timestamps + Topics 00:00 – Welcome + the radical truth about nervous systems and business01:30 – My summer pause story: slipping back into old patterns despite knowing better05:00 – Why intellectual understanding isn't enough for lasting change07:00 – How cultural messages keep pulling us back to hustle mode09:30 – The deeper programming: unconscious beliefs that run the show12:00 – Why traditional productivity strategies fail menopausal bodies15:00 – Your body isn't failing you—it's trying to liberate you18:00 – What a nervous system-safe business actually looks like22:00 – Redefining productivity: presence over pace24:30 – Three simple practices to nourish your nervous system today31:00 – Final thoughts: You weren't meant to disappear behind your businessTakeaways: Your nervous system filters what feels possible in your businessSlipping back into old patterns doesn't mean you're failing—it means you're humanRegulated systems scale sustainably; dysregulated systems amplify what's brokenYour body's signals aren't problems to solve—they're wisdom to listen toSmall, consistent practices create lasting nervous system shiftsWant support? If this episode resonated with your experience, let's keep the conversation going. Your nervous system holds your capacity to create change, and when you take care of it, you're taking care of everyone who needs what you have to offer. → Instagram: @dradriennestein → LinkedIn With love,  Dr, Adrienne ND  💗  “Stay fabulous, my friend.” Want to dive deeper? Check out my free Masterclass: MASTERCLASS: How to Menopause Proof Your Business Dr. Adrienne Stein ND https://www.masteringmenopausemethod.com/

    34 min

  7. 09/04/2025

    The Quiet Collapse: Menopause Isn’t the Problem — The System Is

    Episode Summary: This isn’t just another conversation about hot flashes and hormone levels. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on something deeper—the quiet, invisible collapse happening inside high-achieving women during midlife. Not because they’re broken. Not because menopause is a problem to fix. But because the system we’ve been operating in was never built to support the way our bodies, minds, and souls evolve during this time. I’ll walk you through how so many of us silently struggle to hold it all together, even as we’re falling apart inside—and why the answer isn’t just more supplements, stricter routines, or pushing through. This is about creating a new blueprint. One that honors your energy, your wisdom, and the unique rhythm of this powerful season. If you’ve been feeling foggy, disconnected, or like your life and business are no longer aligned… this episode is for you. Timestamps + Topics 00:00 – Welcome + what we’re really talking about when we talk about menopause 02:30 – The hidden exhaustion women carry while “functioning” 04:30 – Why you’re not broken—your life just wasn’t designed for this version of you 07:00 – The high cost of pushing through and overriding your body’s wisdom 09:30 – Nervous system dysregulation: what it is, and why it matters now more than ever 12:00 – Reframing menopause as a sacred threshold, not a decline 14:00 – What your body is really asking for—and how to start listening 16:30 – Redesigning your business and life to match your actual energy 19:00 – What success looks like when you prioritize nervous system safety and joy 21:30 – Final thoughts: You’re not losing your power. You’re stepping into it. Takeaways: Menopause isn’t the problem—it’s the wake-up call.Pushing through is a trauma response, not a strategy.You can lead, thrive, and create impact without burning out.The nervous system is your superpower. Let’s start there. Want support? If you're feeling this episode in your body and soul, let’s keep the conversation going. Join the newsletter, follow me on IG, or DM me when you’re ready for the next step. You don’t have to do this alone. → Instagram: @dradriennestein → LinkedIn With love,  Dr, Adrienne ND  💛  “Stay fabulous, my friend.” Want to dive deeper? Check out my free Masterclass: MASTERCLASS: How to Menopause Proof Your Business Dr. Adrienne Stein ND https://www.masteringmenopausemethod.com/

    24 min

  8. 07/01/2025

    Why I’m Pausing My Business

    In this raw, heart-led episode, I’m doing something different. No strategies. No updates. Just the truth. I’m sharing why I’ve chosen to pause—not quit, not disappear, but consciously step back to honour what my body, spirit, and nervous system are asking for. If you’ve ever felt the weight of pushing through when every part of you is calling for rest… this one’s for you. Let this be your permission slip to recalibrate, too. Want to dive deeper? Check out my free Masterclass: MASTERCLASS: How to Menopause Proof Your Business Dr. Adrienne Stein ND https://www.masteringmenopausemethod.com/

    14 min
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You’re running your own business… and then menopause showed up.  Suddenly everything that used to work doesn’t. The exhaustion. The brain fog. The mood swings. The days you question your confidence, your capacity, and your direction. Here’s what nobody tells you: your nervous system is your business plan. And when hormones shift, both your body and your business need a new strategy. Hosted by Dr. Adrienne Stein, Naturopathic Doctor and Transformational Coach, The MPowered Life Podcast is where biology meets business. We’ll talk hormones, burnout, nervous system regulation, and the hidden ways menopause impacts your energy, clarity, and ability to lead. Whether you’re just starting your own business or years in, if perimenopause or menopause is making entrepreneurship harder, this show is for you. It’s not about trying harder. It’s about a smarter, hormone-aware approach.

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    Dr. Adrienne Stein, ND
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
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