May is National Mental Health Awareness Month

As we step into Mental Health Awareness Month this May, it’s clear that mental well-being is no longer a side conversation—it’s central to our health, our leadership, and our lives. 

In 2025, women are sounding the alarm louder than ever. From the boardroom to the break room, from perimenopause to post-partum, mental health is impacting how we show up in our relationships, our work, and our sense of self.

Today’s women are holding more than ever: leading in C-suites, caregiving at home, and navigating the physiological shifts of perimenopause and menopause—often all at once. Studies show that nearly half of women say work is negatively impacting their mental health, and that women in midlife are among the fastest-growing demographics experiencing burnout, anxiety, and mood disorders. Add the hormonal shifts of the menopausal transition and you’ve got a perfect storm that too many are facing silently.

This month is an invitation to change that.

In this months blog, Regulating Emotions for Women Recovering from Burnout and Mental Overload, we discuss the top 3 reasons women over 40 are prone to burnout and mental overload.  

Let’s break the silence. Let’s normalize the conversation around therapy, stress regulation, somatic tools, and hormonal mental health. Let’s make space for emotional rest, not just productivity. And let’s build systems—in our workplaces, homes, and bodies—that support mental wellness, not just mental endurance.

Because when women thrive mentally, the ripple effects are profound.

For families.
For businesses.
For society.

Here are 3 powerful (and often overlooked) reasons why women over 40 are especially prone to burnout and mental overload in 2025:

1. The Invisible Load: Caregiving + Career + Culture
🔍 Recent data from Deloitte shows 53% of women in leadership roles feel more stressed now than they did a year ago, with emotional labor being a top contributor.

2. Hormonal Transitions That No One Prepares Us For
🧠 A 2024 study from Cardiff University linked perimenopause to a 30% higher likelihood of depression and over 100% increased risk of mania.
😴 Sleep disruptions alone significantly raise cortisol levels, feeding the burnout cycle.

3. Outdated Workplace Structures That Ignore Cyclical Realities
💼 Only 1 in 5 employers offer support for menopause-related challenges, despite its growing impact on workplace performance and retention.

Bottom line…
Women over 40 are doing too much, with too little support, while navigating one of the most powerful yet misunderstood physiological transitions of their lives.

Read more BELOW on our upcoming event, Regulating Emotions: A Free Somatic Experience for Women Recovering from Burnout & Mental Overload to learn how to rewire the way your nervous system holds stress, emotion, and pressure. 

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May Recipe Book

May is here, and with it comes longer days, warmer breezes, and a whole new wave of fresh, seasonal ingredients to play with. This month, we’re leaning into juicy fruits, crisp veggies, and light, feel-good meals that nourish from the inside out. Think sweet peaches, vibrant citrus, and refreshing watermelon—each recipe a little celebration of late spring’s abundance.

Whether you’re hosting friends or soaking up the sun solo, these dishes are easy to prepare and full of flavor. Let’s savor the season together—one bright, beautiful bite at a time. 🌞🍓🍑

Enjoy recipes like:
🍑 Tomato, Peach & Burrata Salad
🍉 Watermelon & Strawberry Salad
🍒 Cherry & Walnut Chia Overnight Parfait
🍋 Citrusy Asparagus
✨ And more!

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Blog: Burnout Recovery for Women: Somatic Healing & Nervous System Regulation

Burnout isn’t just in your head—it’s in your nervous system. This blog breaks down how chronic stress impacts the body and why true healing starts with somatic practices like breathwork, grounding, and tension release. If you’ve been feeling depleted despite trying all the usual “mindset” tools, this is your invitation to try something different.

Read the full blog to discover how to regulate your nervous system and recover from burnout.