Are you feeling angrier, more irritable, or more emotionally overwhelmed during perimenopause or menopause? You’re not alone — and you’re not “losing it.”
In this episode, we explore why menopausal rage can feel so intense, especially for highly sensitive women and women with a history of trauma.
This is a deeply compassionate, trauma-informed conversation about what’s really happening in your brain, body, and nervous system during the menopausal transition.
In This Video, You’ll Learn:
• Why sudden anger and irritability are common in perimenopause & menopause
• How hormonal changes impact your nervous system and emotional regulation
•. Why highly sensitive women (HSPs) feel menopausal rage more intensely
• How past trauma can resurface during the midlife transition
•. The hidden wisdom behind midlife anger — and what it’s trying to tell you
• Calming, trauma-informed tools to navigate emotional overwhelm
This Episode is for you if:
• You’re in perimenopause or menopause
• You’re feeling more irritable, reactive, or overstimulated
• You identify as a highly sensitive woman
• You’ve experienced trauma or long-term stress
• You’re seeking understanding instead of shame
• You want to feel grounded, empowered, and supported during this transition
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Menopausal Rage
02:50 Understanding Menopausal Anger
05:27 The Role of Trauma in Anger
08:10 Healing Through Anger
11:15 The Impact of Ancestral Trauma
13:44 Transforming Anger into Advocacy
16:30 Navigating Relationships and Anger
19:13 The Gift of Menopause
22:08 Empowerment Through Anger
25:08 The Shift from Personal to Collective Anger
27:46 Finding Purpose in Anger
30:59 The Importance of Boundaries
33:46 Community and Connection
36:26 Conclusion and Reflection
Links
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