When the Body Betrays: Embracing the Emotional Journey and Creating Self-Acceptance

Welcome to this heartfelt and vulnerable episode of the "Midlife Revival" podcast with Dr. Taniqua Miller.

In today’s episode, Dr. Taniqua takes us through a deeply personal moment of body reflection as she navigates the physical and emotional changes of perimenopause. From her nightly ritual to the sudden realization that her body has changed in ways she wasn’t expecting, Dr. Miller shares her experience of disembodiment and the unexpected emotional turmoil that comes with it.

In This Episode:

• A raw look at how her body feels different as she ages—exploring feelings of vulnerability, sadness, and disembodiment as she experiences shifts in her body.
• The internal battle between the emotional responses to body changes and the science behind it.
• Reflections on body acceptance and giving yourself grace during midlife and menopause.
• How the stress and changes of midlife, from the pandemic to perimenopause, affect weight, body composition, and emotional well-being.
• The importance of understanding and acknowledging physical changes during menopause and the emotional impact, including the feelings of grief and mourning for the body you once knew.

Dr. Miller speaks candidly about how, even with her expertise in perimenopause, the emotional response to her own body changes hit harder than expected. She emphasizes the importance of giving yourself permission to mourn the loss of your former self  and the struggles of working hard to get your body back, only to find that it feels different and unrecognizable.

Join the conversation and share your own experience navigating the changes in your body during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Taniqua invites listeners to find grace in their journey, and acknowledges the emotional and physical shifts that can feel overwhelming, but also a part of embracing our midlife revival.

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