Why does your nervous system feel stuck in overdrive, no matter how much you rest?

In this episode, I’m joined by Alex Mufson to unpack why so many high-functioning women in midlife feel reactive, depleted, anxious, and disconnected from their bodies, even when they’re doing everything “right.”

If your body feels harder to manage now than it did 10 years ago, this conversation will help you feel seen, validated, and more equipped to understand what’s actually happening beneath the surface. Tune in now!

Episode Timeline:

00:00 – When Everything Looks “Normal”
01:45 – Alex’s Health Crisis Story
05:39 – High-Functioning Women & Burnout
10:28 – Why Women Ignore Symptoms
12:17 – Traditional vs Regulatory Medicine
14:16 – Learning To Trust Your Body
17:30 – Why Women Need Fat
20:01 – Food Noise & Satiety
21:43 – Gut Healing & Dairy
23:25 – GLP-1s And Malnutrition
28:23 – Hidden Survival Mode Markers
32:37 – Dopamine, Survival & Fat Storage
35:20 – Probiotics Gone Wrong
38:14 – Blood Sugar & Anxiety Loops
42:35 – Microdosing GLP-1 Peptides
47:48 – Cognitive Peptides Explained
51:18 – Signs You Need Support
54:27 – Low Dose Naltrexone Explained
57:50 – Chronic Inflammation & Pain
1:00:24 – Foundations Before Optimization
1:02:35 – Where To Find Alex

Connect with About Alex Mufson:

• Instagram: @alex.mufson
• Website:www.canaryhousehealing.com
• Substack: https://alexmufson.substack.com/

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