Nothing depletes us more than stress. And if you're a woman in your 40s feeling exhausted, wired, or like your body just isn't cooperating — your nervous system is almost certainly at the centre of it. Here's what's actually happening, and what becomes possible when it finally feels safe enough to let go.

If you've been exhausted for longer than feels normal — and nothing you've tried has really worked — you're not broken. You're just not getting the right support yet. Here's what's actually going on in your body after 40, and why understanding it changes everything.