Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
During her divorce, Dr. Stephanie developed debilitating migraines, neck pain, and digestive issues she'd never experienced before — and they disappeared once the stress resolved. Some would call that psychosomatic. Dr. Rachel Zoffness calls it basic biology. Every emotion we have triggers a physical cascade in the body. 95% of the body's serotonin lives in the gut, not the brain. The brain is connected to the body 100% of the time. Your pain was never just in your head — and it was never not real.
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**P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:
Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. drstephanieestima.com/newsletter
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During her divorce, Dr. Stephanie developed debilitating migraines, neck pain, and digestive issues she'd never experienced before — and they disappeared once the stress resolved. Some would call that psychosomatic. Dr. Rachel Zoffness calls it basic biology. Every emotion we have triggers a physical cascade in the body. 95% of the body's serotonin lives in the gut, not the brain. The brain is connected to the body 100% of the time. Your pain was never just in your head — and it was never not real.
🎧 Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/Sc0RY-6zpHQ
**P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:
Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. drstephanieestima.com/newsletter
Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. drstephanie.ca/lift
