We Can Do Hard Things Your Nervous System Needs This
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Dec 23, 2025 In this insightful discussion, artist and healer Eset Rose shares her wisdom on self-acceptance and the spiritual journey of midlife. Glennon and Eset explore themes of agency, the transformative power of grief, and finding enoughness beyond capitalist pressures. They emphasize the importance of community and rituals in healing, while also examining how perimenopause can awaken both anger and creativity. This conversation inspires listeners to embrace vulnerability, redefine relationships, and cultivate joy in their midlife experiences.
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Perimenopause Panic And The Negotiation
- Glennon recounts perimenopause, empty nesting, and negotiating 'noises' with Abby as a wake-up call.
- She used emergency doctor visits and shared panic to find medical help and mutual support.
Grieve, Work, Then Dance
- Glennon proposes a daily rhythm: grieve, work, then dance to sustain long-term activism.
- She argues facing grief fuels trustworthy, effective action and preserves life-affirming energy.
Practice The Three Daily Acts
- Do create daily practices that include grieving, contributing, and joy to maintain purpose.
- Then use those practices to replenish you so activism and care do not consume you.
