Broken sleep, exhaustion, pain and stubborn fat after 40 often share the same root cause:
a nervous system stuck in alert mode.
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
Waking around 3am and lying there wide awake
Feeling tired but wired
Achy, inflamed, slow to recover
Doing “all the right things” but still feeling stuck
This isn’t a discipline problem.
It’s a regulation problem.
In perimenopause, hormonal shifts make the nervous system more sensitive.
That often means:
Cortisol rises earlier than it should
Sleep becomes lighter and more fragile
Pain sensitivity increase
Fat loss becomes harder when stress stays high
When the body doesn’t feel safe, it resists rest, recovery and change.
I work with women over 40 who are capable, busy and tired of fighting their bodies.
This is also something I’ve had to address personally, with my family, and now with my mum.
That’s why nervous system regulation is non-negotiable in my work.
Alongside routines and lifestyle changes, I personally use a simple evening support tool that helps the body down-regulate.
It’s:
passive
gentle
designed to support the shift into rest and repair
It doesn’t replace sleep habits, nutrition or movement.
It supports them.
Feeling calmer in the evenings
Falling asleep more easily
Less background tension in the body
Improved recovery
A more regulated nervous system overall
(Individual experiences vary.)