Feeling constantly pulled in a hundred directions and never alone long enough to even hear your own thoughts? In the final episode of the Summer Energy Zones Series, we’re talking about one of the biggest midlife energy drains: mental noise, overstimulation, and the complete lack of alone time.

If your nervous system is fried, your patience is thin, and even your downtime feels loud, this episode is your reset button.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

• How overstimulation leads to “yellow zone” energy crashes
• The link between lack of quiet and decision fatigue, reactivity, and burnout
• 3 realistic micro-shifts to create mental space (even in a loud season)
• Why protecting your alone time is responsible energy leadership and not selfish

You’ll also hear how to use your Energy Zones Map to get out of the yellow zone faster and fuel your day with more intention.

💛 Ready to stop running on mental fumes?
Listen in, breathe deep, and take the space you’ve been craving.
And if someone in your life needs this message too, share it with them. Let’s normalize rest, reset, and quiet in the chaos.

Listen to Episode 33 on Energy Mapping here

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Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor. The information and recommendations provided during our coaching sessions are intended to support your overall health and wellness and are not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your physician before making any changes to your medication, treatment plan, or if you have any concerns about your health.

Feeling crispy around the edges from the heat, chaos, and endless to-do lists? You’re not alone, and you’re definitely not broken.

In this Summer Energy Series episode of Smash the Crash, Melissa shares her go-to Midlife Survival Checklist for the weeks when it’s 100 degrees, your brain is fried, and your energy is running on caffeine and chaos.

You’ll learn:

• Why taking five (literally!) is the reset your nervous system needs
• How hydration and electrolytes can keep you from a 3pm crash
• The best grab-and-go high-protein snacks to fuel your day (spoiler: cheese sticks aren’t just for kids!)
• Simple tips to make smart snacking actually happen during busy summer days

Plus: how skipping meals doesn’t just leave you hangry—it messes with your mood, focus, and decision-making.

This is your permission slip to stop running on fumes.
Take the break. Eat the snack. Drink the water. Repeat.

🟣 Tag @itsmelissahinman with your updated snack stash and let’s normalize fueling midlife with more intention (and less stress).

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Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor. The information and recommendations provided during our coaching sessions are intended to support your overall health and wellness and are not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your physician before making any changes to your medication, treatment plan, or if you have any concerns about your health.

Feeling like summer should feel easier by now, but somehow you’re still riding the burnout train? In this episode of the Summer Energy Series, we’re doing a mid-season pulse check. Mornings might be lighter, but if your brain’s juggling back-to-back meetings, snack duty, sunscreen reminders, and a 9-5 that's lost its chill; you're not alone.

Melissa shares personal stories, explains why your nervous system may not have gotten the summer memo, and walks you through three soulful shifts to help you stop performing rest and actually practice it. Spoiler: rest isn’t something you earn. It’s something you protect.

You’ll learn:

• The truth behind the “yellow zone” and why it matters
• How to spot sneaky productivity guilt
• The difference between presence vs. performance this season

Start Smash Week Today

https://www.melissahinman.com/smashweek

Grab your FREE Energy Tune-Up
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Request a Topic or apply to be a Guest on the Podcast
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Connect with me on social
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Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor. The information and recommendations provided during our coaching sessions are intended to support your overall health and wellness and are not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your physician before making any changes to your medication, treatment plan, or if you have any concerns about your health.