Stress Physiology, High Achievers & Resetting Your Nervous System with Angela Foster

Angela Foster, an award-winning nutritionist and health performance coach, dives deep into nervous system regulation, burnout, and the stress sandwich of midlife. She shares invaluable insights and practical tips to enhance mental and physical health. Angela opens up about her own harrowing story of burnout, hospitalizations, and recovery, offering a raw and inspiring look at her journey. This episode is a must for anyone navigating the challenges of midlife, looking to boost resilience, or seeking a more balanced and fulfilling life. Episode Overview: 0:00 Intro/Teaser 5:15 Essential Midlife Self-Care Routine 14:29 Optimizing Nervous System Health 23:20 Improved HRV Through Lifestyle and Cycle 26:47 Women's Health and Heart Rate Variability 32:42 Transformative Journey Through Postpartum Depression 38:52 Journey to Self-Love and Healing 46:15 Navigating Mental Health in Midlife 52:58 Embracing Grief and Self-Care 56:55 Effects of Alcohol and Exercise 1:00:58 Managing Cognitive Gears for Stress Relief 1:04:35 Finding Joy in Low-Gear Activities Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/stress-physiology-high-achievers-resetting-your-nervous-system-with-angela-foster/ -------------- NOW OPEN! EVEN BETTER! PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: Subscribe at https://estima.supercast.com/ -------------- A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors who make the show possible: EMBR LABS - Manage hot flashes with the stylish Embr Wave 2. Save 15% at https://embrlabs.com with code DRSTEPHANIE. ONESKIN - Combat collagen loss for firmer, glowing skin. Save 15% at https://oneskin.co/better with code BETTER. TIMELINE - Improve energy at the cellular level with Mitopure. Save 10% at https://timelinenutrition.com/better with code BETTER. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.