When the Past Returns: Hormonal Shifts, Trauma, and Midlife Healing

Trauma doesn't just live in memory — it lives in the body. Carla Wainwright joins Dr. Kelly Barron to explain why unresolved trauma so often resurfaces during perimenopause, the hormonal biology behind it, and how women can use metabolic health, nervous system regulation, and pleasure to heal and step into the most vibrant version of themselves. Together they discuss: - Why perimenopause symptoms can mimic trauma responses in the body - The estrogen–stress connection and what a "lowered stress threshold" actually means - Physical and emotional signs of unresolved trauma - Carla's "sacred metabolism" framework — physical and energetic - Blood sugar, sleep, and circadian rhythm as trauma-informed metabolic tools - Pleasure as a nervous system regulator, not a luxury - How this transition affects marriages and long-term relationships - Why midlife can be a portal to healing rather than a breakdown Content note: this episode discusses sexual and physical assault. About  Carla Wainwright is a Holistic Wellness Coach, Sexual Awakening Facilitator, and Midlife Alchemist. She supports women 40+ to boost energy, balance hormones, and reconnect with their pleasure and vitality through a blend of metabolic health strategies, nervous system healing, and feminine embodiment practices. With a background in biology, homeopathy, and over two decades of experience in the healing arts, Carla bridges science with sacred wisdom to support women back to their vibrancy and radiance. Connect with Carla Website: www.carlawainwright.com
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   ABOUT KELLY: Dr. Kelly Barron is a Certified Sexual Health Alliance Sex Coach, Certified Menopause Specialist, and Women’s Health Advocate, helping women reclaim confidence, desire, and the version of themselves they thought they'd lost. As the host of *The KellFire Show*, Dr. Kelly brings together experts, researchers, and fearless women for conversations about sexual wellness, menopause, relationships, nervous system health, and strength. Her mission is simple: replace shame with science, fear with confidence, and surviving with fully living. Connect with Dr. Kelly Barron IG: @iamkellfire DISCLAIMER: This video is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice.