You've Tried EVERYTHING to Lose Weight… Here's Why Nothing Is Working with Dr. Dan Siegel
EP385 with Dr. Dan Siegel
I’ve been hearing from so many women in their 40s and 50s who feel like they’ve hit a wall. They’re overwhelmed, not sleeping well, reacting differently to their families, and wondering why things that used to feel manageable suddenly don’t.
In this episode of Live Like a Girl, I’m sitting down with Dr. Dan Siegel, psychiatrist and author, to talk about what happens when your nervous system gets stuck in stress and how you start working with it.
We talk about menopause, burnout, sleep, and the beliefs we carry from earlier in life. Dan also walks us through his Wheel of Awareness and a simple journaling practice called SIFYT, which helps you pay attention to what you’re feeling in your body and mind.
In This Conversation
How to tell if your nervous system is overwhelmed or shut down
Why stress can feel different during perimenopause and menopause
What your need for independence, connection, or certainty says about you
How old experiences and beliefs can affect the way you feel today
The Wheel of Awareness and the SIFT journaling exercise
Why rest alone may not address the deeper reasons behind burnout
How to reconnect with your own needs, purpose, and sense of worth
Meet the Guest
Dr. Dan Siegel
Dr. Dan Siegel is a psychiatrist, author, and educator whose work explores the connections between the mind, brain, relationships, and emotional well-being. He developed the Wheel of Awareness practice and teaches approaches to awareness and integration through the Mindsight Institute. His books discussed in this conversation include The Developing Mind and Brainstorm.
More on Dr. Dan Siegel
Website: https://drdansiegel.com/
Wheel of Awareness practice: https://drdansiegel.com/wheel-of-awareness/
Mindsight Institute: https://mindsightinstitute.com/
Dr. Dan Siegel’s Books: https://drdansiegel.com/books/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdansiegel/
Facebook:
YouTube: youtube.com/user/mindsightinstitute/
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