The Nervous System Eats First: Autism Spectrum, Menopause & Beyond

The Nervous System Eats First is a podcast about the midlife body—when masking stops working, menopause hits hard, and your nervous system demands more than just supplements and willpower. Hosted by Dr. Stacey Denise, a board-certified physician and founder of the Neuroaesthetic MD™ method, this show invites listeners into a new kind of recovery: one where healing begins through the senses. Each episode blends science, sensory ritual, and somatic insight to help women reclaim regulation—not as a reward, but as a requirement. This is not “self-care.” This is nervous system nutrition for: Autistic and ADHD women unmasking in midlife Black women and women of color navigating medical gaslighting Women in menopause who feel invisible, exhausted, and emotionally unmoored Highly sensitive women trying to feel something without getting overwhelmed If you’ve ever asked, “What is happening to my body?”—this podcast is your permission slip to find out, slowly and with grace. 🎧 The Nervous System Eats First Where your body is the expert, and your senses are the medicine.