Why Are We So Tired? Part III Burnout, Menopause & the Role of Mineral Balance in Midlife

Exhausted, foggy, overwhelmed—and wondering if this is just what menopause and midlife feel like now? Functional medicine practitioner Dori Martin joins us to talk about midlife burnout, mineral balance, hormones, stress, and why doing all the “right” things doesn’t always make you feel better. Dori knows this territory personally. After years of caregiving, working, parenting, and carrying all the things, she hit a wall. Her brain stopped cooperating. Small stresses felt enormous. She couldn’t sleep, lost words mid-sentence, snapped at people she loved—and realized she was running on fumes. Sound familiar? We get into why so many women struggle to slow down even when their bodies are begging for rest, what minerals have to do with energy and metabolism, and why Dori calls them the body’s “spark plugs.” We also talk about the emotional load women carry, the discomfort of asking for help, and why taking care of yourself isn’t something you earn after everyone else is okay. If you’re a woman in your 40s, 50s, or 60s who feels like you’re doing everything you’re supposed to do but still don’t feel like yourself, this conversation is for you. Maybe getting your spark back doesn’t start with doing more. Maybe it starts with finally giving yourself permission to do less. 🍸 \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\__ 🎧Show Notes 🎙️Guest:  Dori Martin, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner Instagram: @midlifeenergy.dori 🍸☕ What We Were Drinking: Los Poblanos Lavender Lemonade Ruby Red Grapefruit HopWtr 🎧Podcast Episodes Functional Medicine with Dr. Tracy McCarthy Why Am I So Tired Part 1 Why Am I So Tired Part 2 \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_🍸Want your very own piece of @DrinksWithTheGirls for half the cost of one bougie cocktail  per month? Enjoy exclusive bonus ad free content in After Hours. Head to Patreon and join the community!  https://www.patreon.com/cw/DrinksWiththeGirlsPodcast 💬 Takeaways — What Do YOU Think? We want to hear from you! Drop your thoughts in the comments, or send us an email at [drinkswiththegirlspodcast@gmail.com](mailto:drinkswiththegirlspodcast@gmail.com). Whether it's a story, a laugh, or a “yep, been there”—we love hearing how our episodes land with you.  📲 Stay Connected Follow, like, and join the conversation:
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