This Is the Wake-Up Call Your Doctor Won’t Give You

You’ve been told everything looks “normal.” Maybe even that it’s just stress, or aging, or being a mom. But you still feel like crap. You're exhausted, moody, bloated, overwhelmed, anxious—and the worst part is, you’ve started to wonder if this is just how life is supposed to feel now. This episode is the wake-up call your doctor won’t give you. Because the truth is, there’s a massive gap between what traditional medicine checks and what your body is actually going through—especially during perimenopause. Dr. Nicole Tatro pulls back the curtain on why so many high-achieving women feel dismissed, overlooked, and completely misunderstood by the system that’s supposed to help them. In this bold and empowering episode, you’ll learn what’s really happening inside your body. Dr. Nicole walks you through the survival states your nervous system may be stuck in—fight, flight, freeze, or fawn—and how that shows up as symptoms you're likely dealing with right now. She explains the Brain DNA test and the 4 Pillars of Brain Performance that reveal how your mind, body, and mood are wired. You'll hear how your genes affect your stress response, mindset, connection to others, and even your ability to recover and sleep—and why none of this is your fault. You'll also get a deeper understanding of what’s happening during perimenopause from a functional lens. These are natural shifts, but the symptoms don’t have to steal your joy. Dr. Nicole shares real stories from her life and her clinic that will make you feel seen, heard, and finally understood. If you’ve been dismissed, told you're fine, or sent home with no answers, this is your episode. You're not broken. You just haven’t been given the full picture. To learn more about the Brain DNA test and how it can guide your next steps, visit www.drnicoletatro.com. If you're ready for a full-body strategy and real answers, you can book your Foundational Fix Session or explore your next step at www.drnicoletatro.com. This conversation will help you feel empowered, educated, and finally in control. Because healing starts when your nervous system feels safe—and when you’re no longer dismissed by the people who are supposed to help you. Take a deep breath. You’re not alone. You’re just getting started. And remember to just breathe.