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Welcome to the Let’s Talk Toxins show!

Are you noticing persistent symptoms like restlessness, anxiety, or changes in your health as you move through midlife? These symptoms may be more connected than you think, often linked to the effects of chronic stress and the hidden stressors that come with midlife and aging.

In this episode, Dr. Gala Gorman, licensed acupuncturist, naturopath, and author of “What’s Your Kryptonite?”, brings attention to the real signs of midlife stress, why anxiety about aging happens, and how accumulated toxicity—both physical and emotional—can affect your health.

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What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How prolonged and chronic stress can cause physical changes in the brain and body, leading to cognitive problems, anxiety, depression, and increased risk of serious health conditions.
• The real signs of midlife stress and anxiety, and why these feelings often become more pronounced as life priorities shift.
• How everyday events and unexpected challenges can trigger stress responses, and why resilience matters.
• The connection between emotional stress, accumulated toxicity, and recurring symptoms in midlife.
• Practical strategies for managing stress, including mindfulness, meditation, deep breathing, yoga, and healthy lifestyle habits.
• The influence of hormonal changes, menopause, and shifting family roles on women’s mental and physical health.
• How to recognize the early signs of stress overload and take steps to prevent it from becoming toxic.

Resources mentioned:

• “What’s Your Kryptonite?” – Dr. Gala Gorman’s book, offering insights into managing chronic stress and toxicity.
• MOLT Method™ – A comprehensive approach focusing on Mindset, Order, Lifestyle, and Toxins to shed stress and promote wellness.
• Wellness Warriors Membership – A community for women seeking a new approach to mastering stress and optimizing health.
• “Tricky Toxins” (Chapter 12 of “What’s Your Kryptonite?”) – Free download available by commenting “tricky toxins” or subscribing to Dr. Gala’s Wellness Weekly newsletter.
• Wellness Weekly Newsletter – Stay updated with practical tips and resources by signing up at DrGala.com/Links.