The Bliss Lab with Dr. Danite

Episode 4: The Journey of Women - From Burnout to Empowerment

Dr. Danite Season 1 Episode 4

What happens when the life you built no longer fits? In this deeply honest conversation, Dr. Danite sits down with her best friend of 25 years, naturopathic physician Dr. Tonya Fleck, to explore why so many women are hitting breaking points—and what's waiting on the other side.


Together they unpack the phenomenon of women burning out after decades of "doing it all," the hormonal shifts of perimenopause that change everything, and why the path forward isn't about pushing harder. From the wisdom hidden in our breakdowns to the power of finally listening to our bodies, this episode is a roadmap for women navigating life's biggest pivot points.


If you've ever felt lost between who you were and who you're becoming, this conversation will remind you that you're not alone—and that there's a more delicious way to live.


In This Episode We Explore

✦ Why women are experiencing collective burnout after years of "playing the man's game"

✦ The hormonal truth behind perimenopause—including how dropping oxytocin literally makes us "give less fucks"

✦ What it means to override our needs and desires, and the cost of ignoring our body's wisdom

✦ The difference between masculine doing and feminine receiving—and why less truly is more

✦ How to listen to intuition when your brain keeps saying "that's not logical"

✦ The sacred discomfort of sitting with ourselves when there's nothing left to distract us

✦ Why pleasure isn't a luxury—it's the gateway to everything we've been seeking

✦ Rebranding menopause as liberation, wisdom, and the beginning of the most beautiful chapter


About Dr. Tonya Fleck

Dr. Tonya Fleck is the Founder and Medical Director of Santa Cruz Naturopathic Medical Center, where she has been practicing since 2004. She holds a doctorate from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, a BS in Psychology from SUNY Buffalo, and completed graduate studies in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Maryland.

Dr. Fleck takes a holistic, mind–body approach to health, partnering with patients to uncover root causes of imbalance. Her practice blends bio-identical hormones, IV nutrient therapy, botanical medicine, detoxification, and lifestyle counseling. Voted "Best Naturopathic Doctor" in Santa Cruz since 2011, she is known for leaving patients inspired, empowered, and deeply seen.


Connect with Dr. Tonya: scnmc.com


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Guatemala | January 31st - February 6th

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