Women’s Health Unwrapped
Episode 128:
Navigating emotional health in midlife
Is menopause throwing you into an emotional spin?
“The way we talk about emotions needs to change. We’re taught to ignore them, but they are central to our wellbeing. Emotions are not a sign of weakness. They are the driving force behind everything we do.”
— Nicola Farndell
“Suppressing emotions doesn’t make them disappear, it just buries them until they resurface in ways you don’t expect. We must shift from managing emotions to truly releasing them—otherwise, they control us.”
— Hayley T Wheeler
In this episode of Women’s Health Unwrapped:
Have you ever found yourself reacting to situations in ways you don’t fully understand? Or feeling weighed down by emotions you thought you had moved past?
Do you feel like you’re pushing down your emotions because if they come to the surface it may lead to you hitting breaking point?
Recognising your emotions and learning to manage them is one of the most important skills you can have, yet it’s something we’re not taught about as kids or even as adults! I’m joined today by guest Hayley T. Wheeler, an emotions expert who specialises in harnessing the connection between emotion and mind to achieve peak performance in life, sports, and work.
As you navigate menopause and midlife changes, emotions are often something that is more prominent and impactful, meaning it’s more important than ever for you to understand the significance of emotional health. We discuss the importance of proactive habits for mental wellbeing, Hayley's personal journey through depression, and the role of emotions in overall health.
The key highlights from our conversation are:
The need for emotional expression and the consequences of suppressing emotions.
The process of releasing emotions as a powerful tool to achieve better mental health.
How emotional health is crucial for overall wellness.
Midlife and menopause amplify emotional responses, making it more important than ever to process them effectively.
The need for societal shifts in how we view and handle emotions, particularly in the context of raising the next generation.
Why proactive habits can prevent emotional crises.
Understanding and prioritising yourself is essential for mental health, but something many women struggle to do.
Self-awareness is the foundation for emotional health.
Hayley’s emotional step back technique to help you regain control in challenging situations and support your emotional wellbeing.
About Hayley T. Wheeler:
Hayley T. Wheeler is a pioneering innovator in the field of emotional and mental health, dedicated to transforming lives through her unique EmotionMind Dynamic six-step process. With a mission to empower individuals and businesses, she helps clients harness the connection between emotion and mind to achieve peak performance in life, sports, and work.
Having personally battled and overcome depression, Hayley brings a deeply personal and inspiring perspective to her work. She believes in self-development over medication, advocating that self-knowledge is a superpower®. Through her keynote speeches, workshops, and coaching, Hayley challenges audiences to take control of their emotions, break free from limiting beliefs, and maximise their potential.
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Are you struggling with emotional overload?
Do you regularly overreact?
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