58. Midlife Metamorphosis: What No One Tells You About Menopause and the Mind
Kate sits down with Ashley Turner to explore midlife as a true rite of passage. Yes, hormones matter. But Ashley makes a compelling case that what many of us feel in our 40s and 50s is also a psychospiritual reorganization. We cover what’s actually happening with progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone; why anger and irritability spike; how Ayurveda explains the energy shift after menstruation; and where tools like sisterhood, sleep, nutrition, and thoughtfully facilitated psychedelic therapy may fit. You’ll walk away with a saner map for midlife and simple places to start.
What we cover
Defining midlife in practice, not just by age
Biological changes: how progesterone drops first, then estrogen and testosterone
Why mood changes are not “just hormones”
The anger question: what “the tide is out” really means
Menstrual seasons and why winter is powerful
Ayurveda’s lens on apana vayu post-menopause
Capacity vs tolerance, burnout, and sustainable habit shifts
Psychedelic therapy basics: set, setting, safety, and integration
Building your team: medical, functional, psychological, and social support
Simple daily anchors: cold plunge ranges for women, tea, evening yoga, Yoga Nidra
Guest bio
Ashley Turner, LMFT, is a licensed psychotherapist, longtime yoga teacher, and facilitator in the modern psychedelic therapy space. She works at the intersection of depth psychology, yoga philosophy, and evidence-based psychedelic care. Ashley offers a monthly community called Haven, a six-week mentorship called Metamorphosis, individual and couples therapy, and small-group intensives.
Relevant links mentioned
Ashley on Instagram: @ashleyturner1
Email Ashley: ashley@ashleyturner.co
Psychedelic Therapy Application → https://forms.gle/Jg2rLWL9UfNFWCdy7
Haven 2wk Free Trial → https://ashleyturner.thrivecart.com/haven-membership-love/
Call to action
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