The Real Reason You’re Still Tired (Even When Your Labs Say You’re Fine)

05/13/25 • 30 min

If you’ve ever been told, “Your labs look normal,” while your body is screaming otherwise—this episode is for you.

Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really going on when you’re exhausted, foggy, and running on fumes during the menopause transition... even though your bloodwork says everything’s fine.

We’ll talk about the biological, energetic, and emotional reasons why rest isn’t working the way it used to, why hustle is silently draining you, and why healing requires more than a supplement protocol.

If you’ve been wondering why you feel like you’re operating at 40%—even though you’re doing all the “right” things—this conversation will help you connect the dots and start trusting what your body’s been trying to tell you.

This is your permission slip to stop overriding your exhaustion... and start rebuilding from the inside out.
Episode Timestamps:
01:00 – Why your labs look fine but you still feel exhausted
03:45 – The real cost of pushing through brain fog and burnout
06:30 – Nervous system overdraft: what it is and how to recognize it
10:15 – The shift from hustle to healing (and what made Adrienne stop)
12:00 – What if the version of you who doesn’t push is more powerful?
14:00 – Energy tracking: how to build a business that matches your capacity
18:45 – Your nervous system is your business strategy
20:00 – A simple nervous system reset practice you can start today
24:00 – Stop overriding your rhythms—start honouring them
28:00 – Rest is not a luxury—it’s the foundation

Want to dive deeper?
Check out my free Masterclass:
MASTERCLASS
And mini course:
How To Menopause Proof Your BusinessDr. Adrienne Stein ND

https://www.masteringmenopausemethod.com/

If you’ve ever been told, “Your labs look normal,” while your body is screaming otherwise—this episode is for you.

Want to dive deeper?
Check out my free Masterclass:
MASTERCLASS
And mini course:
How To Menopause Proof Your BusinessDr. Adrienne Stein ND

https://www.masteringmenopausemethod.com/

Previous Episode

This Is Why “Pushing Through” Isn’t Working Anymore in Menopause

If you’ve been waking up foggy, tired, and disconnected—like your body, mind, and business are no longer in sync—this episode is for you.

We're diving into what really happens during perimenopause and menopause that most people don’t talk about. Yes, hormones are part of it—but they’re not the whole story. I’m breaking down how burnout, brain fog, exhaustion, and low motivation are actually signs your nervous system is dysregulated and your old way of working no longer fits the woman you’re becoming.

You’ll also hear why most wellness advice doesn’t work for women navigating the menopause transition—especially entrepreneurs—and how to begin healing on every level: physical, emotional, and energetic.

If you’ve been craving clarity, peace, and a deeper sense of purpose... this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

Episode Timestamps:

1:33 – My wake-up call during perimenopause
3:48 – Why “just push through” stops working during the menopause transition
6:10 – The performance loop that leads to burnout in entrepreneurs
8:22 – What nervous system dysregulation really looks like
11:04 – Hidden signs you’re stuck in survival mode
13:55 – Why typical wellness tips don’t work for women in menopause
16:12 – The deeper intersection of hormones, mindset, and business
18:49 – Your blocks aren’t flaws—they’re nervous system adaptations
21:30 – Shedding an outdated identity during menopause
24:00 – Real alignment doesn’t look like perfection
26:45 – How to rewrite your story with compassion and clarity
29:03 – The nervous system work that creates lasting change
31:22 – One belief shift that changed everything
34:08 – A guided question to reconnect to your purpose
36:44 – What’s next, and an invitation to take the next step

💖If this resonated, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps more women find this kind of support during the menopause transition.

Want to dive deeper?
Check out my free Masterclass:
MASTERCLASS
And mini course:
How To Menopause Proof Your BusinessDr. Adrienne Stein ND

https://www.masteringmenopausemethod.com/

Next Episode

When the Business You Built No Longer Fits — What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You

What happens when the business you worked so hard to build starts to feel too small, too tight, or just... off?

In this episode, I sit down with coach and therapist Anna Holtzman to explore what it really looks like to outgrow a version of your work—and what it takes to pivot toward something more aligned. Anna shares her deeply personal story of leaving a career in reality TV, navigating chronic migraines, and discovering that discomfort is often the signal that your purpose is evolving.

You’ll hear about nervous system-informed pivots, the illusion of "playing it safe," and why so many ambitious women hit a wall in perimenopause or menopause—not because they’re doing something wrong, but because they’re being called into something deeper.

If you’ve been feeling the nudge to shift gears but fear is holding you back, this episode will leave you feeling grounded, seen, and powerfully equipped to move forward.
00:00 – Anna’s many pivots: from architecture to reality TV to therapy
05:57 – Chronic migraines and the first sign something was out of alignment
11:00 – Realizing pain isn’t always physical—it’s emotional and social too
16:00 – The turning point: discovering mind-body work through Curable
20:00 – How journaling unlocked a deeper layer of self-healing
24:00 – Feeling “too big” for the business she built
27:00 – The coach who mirrored back her truth—and sparked a massive pivot
30:00 – What alignment feels like in the body (and why fear melts when you find it)
34:00 – The themes women bring into midlife: burnout, reinvention, standing in truth
39:00 – The Melt Through Method: Anna’s signature tool for clarity and calm
To Learn More About Anna Holtzman:
Website: http://www.annaholtzman.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/anna_holtzman/
Email: [email protected]