Hey beautiful soul!
Today’s episode is simple, short, and powerful.
If you’re feeling scattered, stretched thin, or just off, you’re in the right place.
One of the most common things I hear from women dealing with perimenopause and autoimmune symptoms is:
“I just don’t feel like myself anymore.”
Behind that statement is usually a deeper disconnection—from your body, your energy, your rhythm, your intuition.
So today, I want to offer you one small shift. It’s a doable, body-based practice to begin restoring your sense of balance and control.
If you’re in the thick of perimenopause or navigating autoimmune flares, “balance” might feel laughable.
Your days feel scattered, your body unpredictable, your emotions on edge, and your energy is at an all-time low.
But here’s the truth:
Balance isn’t just a feeling. It’s a state your body can return to—and it’s trainable.
The Link Between Nervous System Dysregulation and Autoimmune Symptoms in Women
Here’s what you need to know:
Your nervous system and immune system are deeply intertwined.
When your nervous system is stuck in fight, flight, or freeze, it tells your body you’re under threat. Even when you’re not.
This chronic stress response throws your immune system into chaos:
- It amplifies inflammation
- It suppresses healing
- And it can trigger or worsen autoimmune flares
When your inner alarm system is stuck on high alert, it can confuse your immune system and eventually lead to autoimmune problems. Not because your body is broken, but because it’s trying to protect you in a world it doesn’t feel safe in.
This is why calming your body’s stress response is so critical for women with autoimmune issues and hormonal changes. It isn’t just emotional—it’s physical, and it’s foundational for healing.
Try This 3-Minute Practice to Reset Your Nervous System and Regain Balance
So, here’s your tiny, powerful shift for today:
The 3-Minute Micro Pause.
It’s simple. It’s effective. And it starts working the moment you begin.
Here’s how:
- Find a quiet-ish spot. It doesn’t need to be fancy. It could even be a bathroom break.
- Set a timer for 3 minutes.
- Close your eyes or soften your gaze.
- Notice your breath. Don’t change it—just observe it.
- Gently scan your body. Where is there tension? Where is there softness?
- Place your hand on your heart or belly, where it feels most comfortable. Take one deeper breath in (for a count of 4), and out (for a count of 4).
That’s it.
In just three minutes, you created a pause in the chaos. And you gave your nervous system a signal of safety.
How Micro Pauses Help Women With Autoimmune and Hormonal Symptoms
Even brief moments of mindful awareness can:
- Interrupt the stress response
- Shift your brain out of survival mode
- Start rewiring your system for calm and clarity
You don’t need to overhaul your life.
You need small, consistent reminders that:
- Your body is wise
- You are not broken
- Healing is possible. Even in the middle of this messy midlife season.
Your Gentle Challenge to Begin Reclaiming Balance Today
Try the 3-Minute Micro-Pause today, then build on it.
Maybe try again tomorrow.
This is how we reclaim balance—not with hustle or perfection, but with intention and self-trust.
This is how we rise.
One small, grounded step at a time.
In next week’s episode, we’re digging into:
Why midlife feels so destabilizing—and what’s actually happening beneath the surface when you feel like you’re falling apart.
Until then, be gentle with yourself.
You’re doing better than you think.
And remember:
You are not broken. And you are not alone.
Let’s rise—together.