This week, neuroscientist, psychologist, and expert in women's stress and burnout Dr Delia McCabe joined host Clarissa Kristjansson on Thriving Thru Menopause to discuss the complex challenges and stress women face, especially during menopause in the post-COVID world. They discuss the impact of stress, burnout, technology's influence, and information overload in today's society. Delia provides insights into the physiological differences in stress responses between men and women, emphasizing the need for effective stress management, creating new neural pathways, and simplifying life to enhance stress resilience. She explains how the complexity of the world and the information overload can overwhelm the female brain, leading to hormonal imbalances and emotional instability. The discussion also touches on the adverse effects of childhood experiences on stress levels and menopause symptoms. The importance of humour in navigating menopause and practical steps to reduce stress and improve overall well-being. Delia offers a seven-point checklist to help listeners build new neural pathways and manage stress more effectively. Delia provides actionable steps for women to thrive and improve their coping capacity. Takeaways * The world post-COVID is more complex and overwhelming, leading to increased stress and burnout among women. * The female brain is more sensitive to stress and hormonal fluctuations, impacting emotional regulation and well-being. * Choice fatigue and information overload contribute to stress and overwhelm, making it important to simplify life and focus on what can be controlled. * Addressing chronic stress and managing cortisol levels are crucial for preventing burnout and maintaining hormonal balance. * Adverse childhood experiences can make women more susceptible to stress and difficult menopause transitions.Timeline00:02 Welcome to Thriving Through Menopause Podcast01:32 Introducing Dr. Delia McCabe and the Importance of Support01:56 Navigating Stress and Burnout in a Post-COVID World04:00 The Complexities of Information Overload and Technology06:06 Understanding Burnout Beyond Work: A Modern Phenomenon06:35 Menopause in the Modern World: Challenges and Misinformation11:40 The Impact of Stress on Women's Health and Menopause18.20 The Effects of Hormonal Changes on the Female Brain 20.51 Addressing Chronic Stress and Choice Fatigue 25:12 Preventing Burnout and Managing Stress 33:10 The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Menopause 37:21 The Importance of Managing Cortisol Levels 40:14 Simplifying Life and Managing Stress for a Better FutureConnect with DeliaWebsite https://www.lighterbrighteryou.lifeChecklist https://www.lighterbrighteryou.life/7-point-checklist-to-feel-light-and-bright LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-delia-mccabe/ Instagram @lighterbrighteryouFacebook lighterbrighteryouConnect with ClarissaWebsite https://clarissakristjansson.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/thrivingthrumenopause/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarissa-kristjansson/ My book Beyond Hormones: 7 Holistic Ways to Thrive Through Menopause get your copy on Amazon. Get full access to Heart of Menopause at clarissakristjansson.substack.com/subscribe