720: Why No One Talks About Loneliness in Midlife—And Why It’s Not Just You

Energized with Dr. Mariza

Dr. Mariza Snyder

Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Medicine

4.8 • 999 Ratings

🗓️ 12 February 2026

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

Do you find yourself feeling disconnected even when you’re busy and surrounded by people? If you've ever felt that ache of invisible loneliness, this episode is for you. We unpack why loneliness can sneak into midlife—especially as hormones shift—and name the quiet grief many women feel but rarely talk about. This conversation is about reminding your nervous system that you’re not doing life alone, and that relationships, community, and meaningful time with friends can make all the difference. And because loneliness feels like it hits so much harder these days, I’ll share some simple, practical tools to help you reconnect and feel more supported. Plus, I’ll tell you all about my 7-day jumpstart designed to help you feel grounded, connected, and more like yourself again. Tune in here! IN THIS EPISODE Recognizing the feelings of loneliness in midlife Why perimenopause can bring a sense of loneliness for women Why so many women push through their feelings in midlife The benefits of quality relationships and a sense of community Basic strategies to combat feelings of loneliness How to build community in my 7-day jumpstart program QUOTES “Loneliness can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia, anxiety, depression, and yes, more severe perimenopausal symptoms.” “It's disconnection layered on top of hormonal vulnerability. That's why this time really is a zone of vulnerability.” “We're gonna be talking about nervous system regulation and gut health. Really diving into the things that get you feeling the way that you wanna feel again, but more importantly, we're gonna talk about how to stay connected to yourself and to other women while you're in the middle of it.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Join my 7- Day Metabolism and Hormone Jumpstart https://go.drmariza.com/lp/metabolism-jumpstart/ Order my latest book: The Perimenopause Revolution https://peri-revolution.com/ RELATED EPISODES 717: “I Don’t Feel Like Myself Anymore”: The Mental & Emotional Reality of Perimenopause 712: WHY LIFESTYLE MEDICINE IS MITOCHONDRIAL MEDICINE (AND WHAT THAT MEANS FOR YOUR ENERGY, METABOLISM & LONGEVITY) 710: KICKSTART YOUR NEW YEAR: HOW ONE SIMPLE HABIT CAN TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE, HEALTH, AND MINDSET 704: HORMONE INTELLIGENCE FOR WOMEN IN MIDLIFE: HOW TO THRIVE THROUGH PERIMENOPAUSE WITH DR. AVIVA ROMM 575: Transform Your Life Through Self Love, Trusting Your Heart and Raising Your Self Worth with Roxy Saffaie

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0:00.0	Today, I want to talk about something that so many women in midlife are feeling and experiencing,
0:08.4	but almost no one is saying it aloud.
0:11.0	And I believe it's because there's stigma and we feel ashamed.
0:15.3	And that is the loneliness of perimenopause and midlife.
0:19.2	Welcome back to the energized with Dr. Marisa podcast. I'm your host,
0:24.3	Dr. Marisa, and I'm here to help you rock your hormones, optimize your metabolic health,
0:29.3	and feel energized in your body so that you can age powerfully and wake up feeling amazing in your
0:35.5	body for many years to come. Let's jump on in.
0:40.0	Have you ever found yourself sitting in the driver's seat of your car? You just drop the kids off or you ran a bunch of errands or maybe both.
0:48.3	And you're sitting in the parking lot and you're scrolling on your phone and you're looking at your calendar, you're thinking about your to-do list, your relationships, what everyone needs, and you just had this moment where you stopped and thought,
1:00.8	is this all there is? Why do I feel so disconnected even when I'm busy and surrounded by people
1:08.2	who need me? If you've ever felt that ache of invisible loneliness,
1:12.7	that quiet sense of drifting while your body, your roles, and your rhythm all shift beneath you,
1:19.0	then this episode is for you. Because today, I want to talk about something that so many women
1:24.7	in midlife are feeling and experiencing, but almost no one is saying it aloud.
1:30.5	And I believe it's because there's stigma and we feel ashamed. And that is the loneliness of perimenopause and midlife.
1:39.3	And more importantly, what we can do about it. I want to start by naming something that might feel uncomfortable to hear.
1:46.2	There is a kind of loneliness that doesn't look like loneliness from the outside.
1:50.7	It doesn't look like isolation.
1:52.5	It doesn't look like being alone on a Friday night.
1:55.2	It doesn't even look like sadness.
1:57.0	It looks like a full calendar.
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