
Episode #8
Menopause Turned My Stress Into Something I Couldn't Control?
Use code NOSTRESS for 10% off. In this episode of No Stress, host Abigail Ireland speaks with writer, health coach and menopause advocate Elizabeth Joseph, better known as The Menopause Guinea Pig, about the connection between menopause, stress and the nervous system. After spending two years struggling with unexplained pain, brain fog, anxiety and a loss of joy, Elizabeth feared she might have early-onset dementia or an autoimmune condition. When she finally discovered that her symptoms were linked to perimenopause, the realisation did not change what she was experiencing - but it changed everything about how she understood it. Together, Abigail and Elizabeth explore why stress can make menopause symptoms feel dramatically worse, how hormonal changes can affect sleep, mood, confidence, relationships and performance at work, and why so many women mistake perimenopause for burnout or simply feel that they are losing themselves. Elizabeth also shares realistic ways to build stress resilience, including balanced meals, better sleep habits, humming, laughter, sensory grounding and the 3-3-3 technique. She explains why small practices repeated throughout the day can be more useful than waiting until stress becomes overwhelming. This episode is for anyone navigating perimenopause or menopause, supporting someone through the transition, or looking for practical and compassionate ways to regulate stress and feel more like themselves again. Listen If You Want To Understand how stress can intensify menopause symptoms Recognise common and lesser-known signs of perimenopause Build stress resilience with simple nervous-system practices Improve sleep, energy and everyday wellbeing Navigate menopause more confidently at home and at work Avoid misleading quick fixes and find what works for you About Elizabeth Joseph Elizabeth Joseph is a writer, certified health coach, menopause advocate, speaker and pro-age model known as The Menopause Guinea Pig. After struggling for two years without understanding her symptoms, she began testing different approaches to menopause wellbeing and sharing honest accounts of what did—and did not—work for her. Through her writing, speaking and social media, Elizabeth helps women break the silence around menopause, build their own practical toolkit and see midlife as the beginning of a powerful second act. Resources & Links Host: Abigail Ireland https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailireland/ https://www.understandingperformance.com/ Guest: Elizabeth Joseph Instagram: @themenopauseguineapig Learn more about nervous system regulation: Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulation → https://uk.pulsetto.tech/ Follow No Stress for more conversations on stress, recovery and resilience. #StressManagement #Resilience #MentalHealth #Pulsetto #NoStressPodcast This episode is for general information only and is not a substitute for personalised medical advice. If you are concerned about your symptoms, speak with a qualified healthcare professional. #Menopause #Perimenopause #StressManagement #WomensHealth #NervousSystem #Pulsetto #NoStressPodcast

