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Perimenopause, Self-Love, and Yoga Practice with Kat Smith

The Nourished Woman with Keri Marino

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0:00
Welcome And Guest Introduction
2:25
Turning 48 And Listening In
6:48
Perimenopause And Learning To Rest
12:55
Motherhood Survival And Losing Desire
20:11
Guilt, Selfishness, And The Myth Of Later
23:56
Yoga As Consistent Self Attention
30:46
Why Intensity Misses The Point
37:28
What Makes Yoga Actually Therapeutic
41:03
A Practice That Evolves With Age
47:08
Body Image, Wrinkles, And Real Choice
55:08
Healing Through Seeing Real Bodies
58:33
Immigration And Beauty Standards From Russia
1:03:18
War, Dehumanization, And Feeling Unsafe
1:06:43
Coping Limits And Honest Struggle
The Nourished Woman with Keri Marino
Perimenopause, Self-Love, and Yoga Practice with Kat Smith
Mar 18, 2026 Episode 31
Keri Marino

Perimenopause doesn’t just shift your hormones — it often shifts the questions you’re willing to ask about your life. In this episode, I sit down with yoga teacher, Enneagram teacher, and TEDx speaker Kat Smith for an honest conversation about midlife, motherhood, and the moment many women realize they’ve been holding everything together while quietly running on empty.


We talk about self-trust, desire, and how yoga and nervous system practices can support women through the emotional and physical changes of perimenopause. If you’re navigating midlife, feeling stretched thin, or craving a deeper connection with yourself, this conversation offers perspective, compassion, and practical insight.

Meet Kat Smith

Kat is an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher, certified Enneagram teacher, Co-host of the Enneagram+ Yoga podcast and TEDx speaker who helps people better understand themselves through the powerful combination of yoga and the Enneagram. What began as a simple search for a workout before a ski trip quickly turned into a lifelong passion for yoga and the inner transformation it creates. Today, Kat is known for her grounded, thoughtful teaching style and her ability to help people uncover their patterns, connect with their strengths, and live with more authenticity, balance, and self-awareness—both on and off the mat.

Find out more about her here:

https://www.theyogasmith.com

https://www.instagram.com/the_yoga_smith/Instagram

Meet Keri Marino 

Keri Marino is a Somatic Yoga Therapist and founder of The Nourished Woman, helping women move beyond overwhelm, anxiety, and self-doubt into embodied confidence and nervous system balance. Through women’s empowerment yoga, somatic healing, and inner work, she guides women to regulate their bodies, break old patterns, and reconnect with their strength, pleasure, and purpose. Her approach blends grounded spirituality with practical tools for real-life transformation.

Connect with her here:

https://www.kerimarino.com/ https://www.instagram.com/the_nourished_woman

https://youtube.com/@thenourishedwoman

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