Why You Feel Overwhelmed and What You Can Do About It
In this compassionate and timely solo episode of Blossoming Beyond, Beccy Freeman dives into a feeling many women in midlife know all too well — overwhelm.
If you’ve been feeling scattered, on edge, stretched too thin, or simply not yourself lately, this episode is your soft landing. We explore why so many women are feeling emotionally and physically exhausted right now — and more importantly, what you can do to begin shifting that.
This isn’t about pushing harder or fixing yourself. It’s about understanding what’s happening in your body and nervous system, naming the pressure you’ve been under, and gently choosing a new way forward.
✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why overwhelm isn’t just a “to-do list” problem
How mental load, hormonal shifts, and global stress contribute to nervous system burnout
What perimenopause and oestrogen decline have to do with stress and reactivity
The link between emotional regulation and your biology
3 gentle, real-life practices to calm your system and reconnect with yourself
You’ll also hear:
Why naming what you feel is healing in itself
How to re-evaluate pressure and release unrealistic expectations
What “creating a pocket of calm” can do for your emotional resilience
💫 Feeling called to go deeper?
Join me for my nourishing workshop Everyday Calm — a gentle, practical introduction to nervous system support for midlife women. You’ll learn sustainable tools to reduce overwhelm, regulate your energy, and move through life transitions with steadiness and grace.
Join the Workshop Here
🌸 If this resonated...
Please share this episode with a friend who’s also navigating stress or burnout. Let’s remind each other: You are not broken. You are not behind. You are doing your best — and it’s more than enough.
