To 50 & Beyond | Midlife | Wellness | Recovery

In this episode #133, I talk with Paula Fontenelle, therapist, author, podcaster. Paula shares her story of going through perimenopause and things you can do when you are experiencing loneliness.  Topics discussed:  How her sleep changed going through the beginning of perimenopause Her sleep solutions and what is working Her perimenopause journey and how she feels today Understanding your body and your aging process  How Paula didn’t experience perimenopause symptoms  Finding something that works  Why loneliness is evolutionary  How and why our brains and body react to loneliness The fight, flight and freeze response and what happens during this time The health problems that come from long-term loneliness  Drinking because of loneliness and panic attacks  Feeling lonely around other people  How loneliness turns into isolation and withdrawal  The pain of loneliness and embracing solitude as an antidote Slowing down during COVID and re-evaluating your values in life  How to use social media to help you stay co