By Ashley
Midlife can bring anxiety, weight gain, exhaustion, and burnout — and many women are told it’s “just aging.” But these symptoms are often signals from your body asking for a different kind of care.
In this new episode, I sit down for a real conversation about perimenopause, menopause, nervous system health, and what women truly need to feel grounded again. I also share my own story — being hospitalized with panic attacks, living in survival mode for years, and eventually losing over 80 pounds while rebuilding my life from the inside out.
Together, we talk about how hormones, stress, chronic dieting, and identity patterns collide in midlife, often leaving women confused or dismissed. This episode focuses on sustainable practices, not quick fixes.
We cover:
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How midlife hormones can trigger anxiety, panic, and weight changes
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Why nervous system regulation is essential
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The hidden side effects of under-eating and constant stress
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How to advocate for your health through testing and self-awareness
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Strength training, breathwork, and nourishment as long-term tools
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Why midlife is an invitation — not a breakdown
If you’re in midlife and feel like something is “off,” this episode can help you understand your symptoms, release the shame, and reconnect with your body.
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Host: Celeste DiDona from Midlife Audacity Podcast
Terry Tateossian is a Menopause Lifestyle Medicine Coach and the Founder of THOR: The House of Rose, a wellness brand serving women over 40 through retreats, coaching, macro-nutrition and community. As 25-year founder and entrepreneur, Terry spent two and a half decades building and running successful start-up businesses, an experience that put her on the front line of founder burnout long before she could name it. After facing serious health challenges, early onset menopause, and emotional eating while running her agency and raising two children, Terry rebuilt her health in her 40s and lost more than 80 pounds through evidence-based nutrition, training, and mindset work. Today, she helps women build muscle, improve confidence, support hormone health, and create a stronger second half of life. Terry has been featured in major media outlets and is available for podcasts, expert commentary, brand collaborations, and speaking engagements on midlife health, reinvention, emotional eating, menopause wellness, and strength training for longevity. Get her free macro calculator for her cookbook here.
