205 SOLO: Emotional Fitness shouldn't take 15 years

Emotional Fitness shouldn’t take 15 years In this solo episode, Ann Marie shares a deeply personal story from her years in breaking news journalism and how unprocessed trauma shaped her internal world well into midlife. She explores why perimenopause can surface long-buried emotional patterns – and why traditional approaches often fall short. This is a conversation about awareness, nervous system reality, and finding a more complete path forward. Highlights • The TV character that mirrored my internal reality • The moment at a crash scene I’ll never forget- • What adrenaline does in trauma – and what happens after • The coping patterns I didn’t understand at the time • Why I thought something was wrong with me • “How long have you been like this?” – the question that shifted everything • How perimenopause cracked open deeper self-inquiry • The “messy beach” and what hormones reveal • Why emotional fitness might be the missing piece 🔥 Need help right now? Grab my free Fix It Fast Perimenopause List (http://go.hotflashinc.com/fix-it-fast) for quick, practical non-hormonal relief options, and get on the waitlist for  The Hot Truth About Hormone Therapy (http://go.hotflashinc.com/hottruth-wa...) , a clear + comprehensive guide to understanding the entire landscape of options and empowering you to make your best decision. 🌿 Join us for the Emotional Fitness Retreat Transform Perimenopause into Power Wilson4Q x Hotflash inc Menla Mountain Resort, New York  June 4-7 2026  Sign me up! (https://wilson4q.regfox.com/perimenop...) Connect with Hotflash inc TikTok: @hotflashinc.menopause  (http://hotflashinc.menopause/) Instagram:  @hotflashinc (  / hotflashinc  ) X: @hotflashinc (https://x.com/hotflashinc)   YOUTUBE  @hotflashinc (   / @hotflashinc  ) Facebook:  @hotflashinc (https://www.facebook.com/hotflashinc?...) Linked in:  Ann Marie McQueen (  / ann-marie-mcqueen-0619346  ) Disclaimer This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your treatment, supplements, or lifestyle.