In Rhythm: Have you lost your ambition?

For two decades, I was the definition of a high-achieving woman: sharp, driven, and relentlessly relied upon. Then 46 hit, and everything shifted.

I wasn’t depressed or burned out, but the motivation that once felt effortless was gone. The drive I built a career on felt harder to access.

No one told me that estrogen is directly tied to motivation, mood, and even dopamine function not just reproduction. (And after raising triplet boys, I was definitely done with that part.)

What I didn’t know then was that estrogen doesn’t just decline in midlife, it fluctuates wildly. And with every swing, it impacts:

• Your emotional steadiness
• Your cognitive clarity and decision-making
• Your motivation to act
• Your sense of reward and purpose
• Your resilience to stress and pressure

So tell me, do you feel off, but can’t name it? Do you wonder if you’ve lost your ambition? Do you question your edge?

Navigating the hormonal shift can make you feel like a stranger in your own body. 

High-Achievers Are Especially at Risk

Because we’ve spent decades overriding every signal with discipline, pushing through with grit. It’s what we’ve always done, but when you ignore the biochemical shifts happening inside you, you risk losing clarity, identity and presence. 

You don’t need to feel this way, though. You are navigating a profound neurohormonal transition that requires support.

And you can feel vibrant, motivated, and clear again and it starts by honoring what your body actually needs now. That’s what we do inside The Jubili.

We rebuild your internal rhythm, so that motivation, drive, and energy don’t just come back… they return in a way that sustains you.

Eat to Regulate

Estrogen fluctuations can wreak havoc on your blood sugar, which in turn affects mood and energy. Add protein + fiber to every meal — think salmon + lentils, or eggs + avocado toast. This stabilizes your energy, reduces mood swings, and helps you feel grounded.

Try cinnamon in your coffee or smoothies. It helps reduce insulin spikes and supports blood sugar balance.

Bookend your day

Start and end your day with 5 intentional minutes that have nothing to do with productivity. Light a candle. Journal a sentence. Breathe. This re-teaches your nervous system that you are safe — even if your to-do list is full.

Choose a word of the day in the morning — peace, clarity, strength — and let it guide how you move through the day.