Finally. A Place to Exhale
Quick stress relief for busy women who are tired of running on empty.
Free. Practical. No hour-long programs.
Does this sound like you?
- You are exhausted, overwhelmed, and running on fumes — and you cannot remember the last time you felt truly relaxed.
- You snap at the people you love most because your nervous system is maxed out and you have nothing left to give.
- You know you need to slow down, but you have no idea where to start — or when you would even find the time.
If you said yes, you are in the right place...
Hi, I'm Denise.
My doctor looked me in the eye one day and said, “Denise, you’d better slow down or else.”
I was a successful conference manager who wore burnout like a badge of honor. I was always on, always behind, and always giving everything to everyone else. Then my body said enough. My health suffered. My relationships suffered.
So I went looking for answers.
What I found changed everything. EFT tapping, breathwork, meditation, and simple nervous system tools helped me feel calm again. And I couldn’t keep it to myself.
I’m a certified EFT practitioner, life coach, and hypnotherapist. I host the Calm Your Daily Stress podcast, which ranks in the top 3% of podcasts worldwide. And I created The Relaxation Lounge for busy women like you, and like the old me, who need real relief without the fluff.
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Denise
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Calm Your Daily Stress Podcast
Every week I share simple ways to ease stress, along with guests who know the topic well. Think of it as a calm conversation with a friend who wants you to feel better.
Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things, yet you’re still running on empty, snapping over small stuff, and wondering if your body is betraying you? In this episode, functional medicine expert Jennifer Gularson breaks down the confusing overlap between stress, burnout, and perimenopause so you can finally figure out what’s really going on with your health.
Jennifer Gularson, PA-C, IFMCP, is an expert in women’s midlife health and functional medicine. She practices at the Osteopathic Center for Healing, where she helps women navigate perimenopause, menopause, and complex health concerns.
In this episode:
- Jennifer shares how working at a med spa in 2008 inspired her to help women navigate hormone health and understand what is happening inside their bodies.
- Jennifer shares that perimenopause can start in your 30s or 40s, lasting up to ten years while causing subtle mood shifts and sudden rage that affect your overall hormone health.
- Jennifer explains how burnout and hormone shifts work together like a three-legged stool, so high stress directly impacts your sex hormones, adrenals, and thyroid.
- She talks about simple first steps to support your hormone health, such as tracking your monthly cycle symptoms, prioritizing quality sleep, and trying adaptogen supplements.
- She emphasizes that busy women need to stop equating being busy with being valuable and give themselves permission to rest without feeling any guilt.
- She shares why middle-aged women should swap intense daily cardio for heavy weight lifting and gentle practices like yoga or massage to protect their long-term hormone health.
- She explains what to do when your doctor says your lab tests are completely normal, showing how optimal lab ranges matter much more for your daily wellness.
- She talks about how stress and perimenopause affect intimacy, explaining responsive desire and why scheduling date nights protects your connection and hormone health.
- She shares important advice on keeping your body feeling great as you age, including using preventative care to maintain your overall comfort and hormone health.
Contacting Jennifer:
https://www.yourbestlifewithjennifer.com/
On Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/jennifergularson/
Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/is-it-burnout-or-perimenopause-why-it-might-be-both/
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not replace care from your doctor, therapist, or other healthcare provider. Please talk to a qualified professional about your specific health needs.
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