Women’s Health Unwrapped
Episode 170:
Is it ageing or alignment? How posture affects energy, brain fog and confidence in midlife
That neck ache that never quite goes away. The shoulder tension that creeps in by mid-afternoon. The back pain that flares up if you sit too long or walk too far
“For so many midlife women, confidence takes a hit in this season, and it’s not always because anything is ‘wrong’ with them. Sometimes it’s because their system is overloaded. Posture becomes a simple, powerful way to support energy, clarity, and steadiness – not by forcing yourself upright, but by creating better foundations.”
— Nicola Farndell
“The powerful thing about posture is that it gives you a way to change your physical state, which changes the input to the brain. If you can sense ‘I’m stressed’ and then use posture and breath to shift your position, you’re not just managing symptoms – you’re training your system to respond differently. That’s where posture becomes a tool for resilience, not just pain relief.”
— Dr Brett Hill
In this episode of Women’s Health Unwrapped:
It’s easy to assume that these kinds of aches, pains, and stiffness are “just ageing”. But what if they’re not an inevitable part of what’s changing as you age and shift into menopause?
In this episode I’m joined by chiropractor and posture specialist Dr Brett Hill to explore a different lens: what if the issue is not ageing, but alignment? We talk about why posture is not simply “sit up straight” or “pull your shoulders back”. Brett explains posture as a nervous system and anti-gravity system — the constant feedback loop between your body and your brain that influences balance, energy, stress response, confidence, and even brain fog (which so many women notice during perimenopause and menopause).
We focus on what actually helps: awareness, sensory feedback, and small daily habits that fit real life. If you’re in midlife and noticing more tension, pain, stiffness, or frequent injuries (especially if you sit at a desk, work on a laptop, or spend time on your phone), this episode will help you understand what’s going on — and give you simple implementation steps you can start today.
In this episode, we unwrap:
What posture really is (and why “sitting up straight” is not the solution).
How posture affects the brain and nervous system — not just the muscles and joints.
Why desk work and phone use can train your body into compensation patterns over time.
The link between posture, stress response, energy, and brain fog in midlife.
Why balance is a powerful indicator of postural strength (and how to practise it safely).
Simple posture resets you can build into your day without adding pressure or time.
About Dr Brett Hill:
Dr. Brett Hill from YourPostureProgram.com, is a chiropractor, entrepreneur, and speaker who’s changing the way we think about posture, movement, and brain health. He founded Xperience Life Chiropractic and developed YourPostureProgram.com—an online solution that helps people transform their posture and health from anywhere in the world. Dr. Hill empowers individuals to look better and feel better by fixing their posture through practical, simple and effective strategies that fit into everyday life.
Connect with Brett:
Dr Brett Hill’s free posture videos: yourpostureprogram.com/videos
Most women already know what to do.
Eat well, move more, manage stress.
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