Jennifer Stanford is a CEO, speaker, and author of De-Stressed who is passionate about helping women stop treating stress as a badge of honor and start protecting their energy and well-being.

In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Christina to discuss the hidden toll of chronic stress in midlife, how menopause can affect women’s emotional and physical well-being, and why protecting your energy starts with small, intentional changes. Jennifer shares her own experience hitting a wall from trying to “do it all,” the impact emotional coaching had on her life, and practical ways women can audit their time, reframe responsibilities, and create healthier habits without completely overhauling their lives.

Find more from Jennifer here:

Website: https://jenstanford.com/ 

Books & Literature: https://www.amazon.com/STRESSED-Proven-Strategies-Leaders-Performance-ebook/dp/B0FNRQ1X3W/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejenstanford/ 

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00:44 – Meet Jennifer Stanford: Rethinking Stress and Energy

01:51 – When Trying to Be “The Best Everything” Led to Burnout

03:31 – Ignoring the Signals Your Body Is Sending You

04:52 – Menopause, Anxiety and the Stress Cycle

07:10 – How Emotional Coaching Changed Jennifer’s Life

10:54 – Why Women Feel Responsible for Everything

12:42 – What Chronic Stress Can Do to the Body

16:18 – Don’t Change Everything at Once: Start Small

18:59 – The Important Difference Between Pressure and Stress

21:57 – Why Strength Training Matters in Midlife

25:36 – Grounding, Gratitude and Protecting Your Energy

27:39 – Caregiving and Changing “Have To” Into “Get To”

29:55 – Do You Really Have to Do Everything?

30:47 – Where to Find Jennifer and De-Stressed