Easter & Menopause: A Season of Resurrection and Renewal
Spring has arrived, and with it comes the hope and renewal of Easter—a season that reminds us that life can emerge from the quiet, powerful transformation of what came before. In many ways, menopause mirrors this sacred rhythm: the letting go of one season, and the blossoming of another. While Easter celebrates resurrection and new life, menopause is too often framed as…
Step outside – Your Menopause Reset Might Be Just Beyond Your Front Door Step
If you’ve been feeling unbalanced lately—physically, emotionally, or spiritually—you’re not alone. Menopause brings big shifts, and while we often reach for supplements, diets, or treatments, one of the most powerful healing tools is simple and free: time in nature. Let’s explore how being outdoors can support your whole self during menopause—from hormones to heart to…
Menopause: The Storm Before the Bloom A Journey of Renewal, Growth, and Transformation
As spring arrives, the world awakens from its winter slumber. Trees bud, flowers push through the soil, and life bursts forth in vibrant colors. But before the beauty of spring emerges, there must first be rain. In the same way, menopause—though often a challenging and turbulent season—ushers in a period of renewal and growth. Much…
Muscles, Bones and Mood: Why Menopausal Women Need More Protein
Menopause is a significant life transition that brings about a range of physical and emotional changes, largely driven by hormonal shifts. Declining estrogen levels can lead to symptoms like muscle loss, weight gain, bone thinning, and fatigue — all of which can affect overall health and well-being. While there’s no magic fix for these changes,…
Spring Has Sprung — And So Have My Hormones!
Ah, spring — the season of fresh starts, blooming flowers, and… hot flashes? While the world around you is blossoming into new life, you might be feeling like a wilted tulip — sweating through your pajamas at 3 a.m., wondering if you’ve forgotten why you walked into the room (again). But here’s the thing: spring…
Feeling Green During Menopause: Finding the Luck of the Irish
Menopause can feel a lot like a long, unpredictable storm — one that comes with hot flashes instead of rain, sleepless nights instead of thunder, and mood swings instead of gusty winds. But what if, amid the chaos, we could find a bit of Irish luck to carry us through? With St. Patrick’s Day on…
Menopause, HRT & You: Making the Best Choice for Your Body
Menopause, HRT & You: Making the Best Choice for Your Body Menopause can bring a range of frustrating symptoms, from hot flashes and mood swings to brain fog and joint pain. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is one of the most effective treatments, but is it right for you? Let’s explore the benefits, risks, and who makes an…
Menopause & Insomnia: Why You’re Staring at the Ceiling at 3 AM (And What to Do About It)
Ah, sleep. That glorious, restful state where you drift off into dreamland, wake up refreshed, and… Wait, who am I kidding? If you’re going through menopause, you’re more likely to be wide awake at 3 AM, questioning every life decision, contemplating a DIY kitchen remodel, or googling “Why am I sweating like a marathon runner…
Clearing the Haze: Understanding Brain Fog During Menopause
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a conversation, only to suddenly forget the point you were trying to make? Or perhaps you walked into a room and couldn’t remember why you went there in the first place. If this sounds familiar, you might be experiencing brain fog—a common yet often misunderstood symptom of menopause. It can be…
Understanding Joint Pain During Menopause: Causes and Solutions
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Self-Love is Self-Care – On Valentine’s Day & Beyond
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love—but love isn’t just about romance. It’s also about the relationship you have with yourself. Menopause can be a season of transformation, bringing physical, emotional, and mental shifts that challenge how we feel about ourselves. But through all the changes, one thing remains true: you deserve love, care, and kindness—especially from…
Mind, Body and Menopause – A Natural Path to Well-Being
Menopause can feel like an unpredictable storm, but the good news is that there are many ways to navigate it—without hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Whether you’re unable to take HRT or simply prefer a natural approach, there are plenty of options to help manage symptoms and improve your quality of life. 1. Nutrition for Hormonal…
Rekindling Passion: Menopause, Libido & the Health Benefits of Intimacy
Valentine’s Day often highlights love and connection, but for many women experiencing menopause, it can also stir feelings of loss. One of the most common challenges during this life stage is a decrease in libido. Hormonal changes, physical symptoms, and emotional shifts all play a role in reducing sexual desire. But understanding these changes and…
Beating the Seasonal Blues During Menopause
Menopause is a time of immense change—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Add seasonal shifts into the mix, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for feeling out of sorts. Many women notice that their menopause symptoms, such as mood swings, fatigue, and irritability, worsen as the seasons change. Winter’s shorter days, reduced sunlight, and colder weather can…
Tragedy During Menopause: Finding Resilience in Life’s Toughest Moments
You know by now that Menopause is a season of transformation. For many women, it marks a natural yet challenging stage of life, filled with physical, emotional, and mental changes. But what happens when menopause collides with tragedy? Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a major health diagnosis, or another life-altering event, the…
Hot Flashes, Mood Swings, and Joy? Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Or as we like to call it, Hot Flash 2.0. Another year, another chance to embrace the chaos of menopause with laughter, resilience, and—dare we say it—joy. We know what you’re thinking: Joy? Seriously? Do you even know how many ice packs I went through this week? Trust us, we get it. Menopause isn’t exactly a…
Merry Christmas from Gwen!
As Christmas approaches, we want to take a moment to wish you the most wonderful holiday season filled with love, peace, and joy. It has been such a blessing to walk alongside each of you in this unique season of life, sharing stories, support, and strength together. This Christmas, we invite you to focus on choosing…
Menopause Meets Joy: The Gift that keeps on giving
Menopause and the holiday season can both feel overwhelming in their own ways. From the whirlwind of holiday preparations to the physical and emotional changes of menopause, it’s easy to feel weighed down. But what if, in the midst of it all, we made a choice—a deliberate, healing choice—to embrace joy? Joy isn’t something we…
Let Anxiety Be Your Ally This Holiday Season
The holidays are a season of joy, connection, and celebration — but for many of us navigating menopause, they can also bring heightened anxiety. The stress of hosting, socializing, or even managing expectations might feel overwhelming, but what if we approached this differently? Instead of resisting the anxiety, let’s welcome it as a companion and…
Surviving the Holiday Season Without Losing Your Cool (Literally)
The holidays are here! Time for festive gatherings, glittery outfits, and enough snacks to make a dietitian cry. But if you’re navigating menopause, this season can feel less like Joy to the World and more like Silent Night, Sweaty Night. Between hot flashes, mood swings, and the overall chaos of life, surviving the holidays might seem like a holiday…
Menopause and Winter
How Seasonal Changes Affect Hormonal Health As winter approaches, many of us feel shifts not only in the temperature but also within our bodies. For women navigating menopause, these colder months can introduce unique challenges that intensify or change menopausal symptoms. Here’s how hormonal changes in menopause can be impacted during winter and what you…
Menopause and Winter
How Seasonal Changes Affect Hormonal Health As winter approaches, many of us feel shifts not only in the temperature but also within our bodies. For women navigating menopause, these colder months can introduce unique challenges that intensify or change menopausal symptoms. Here’s how hormonal changes in menopause can be impacted during winter and what you…
Witching Hour Woes and Hormonal Haunts
Halloween is here, and while some may be thinking about candy, costumes, and haunted houses, we all know the real terrors lurking in the shadows… MENOPAUSE! That’s right, folks. The scariest ghouls and goblins are the ones you can’t avoid no matter how much garlic you hang by the door. Let’s dive into some of these bone-chilling…
When Menopause Meets Winter: Hormonal Blizzards and Stiff Joints
The air is crisp, the sweaters are coming out, and it’s time to pretend we love colder weather. Whether you’re sipping a hot beverage by the fire or wrapping yourself in every blanket you own, this season is here to remind us that our joints are about as enthusiastic as a cat in a bathtub. Yes, the…
Resilient and Radiant: Celebrating Life’s Messy Moments
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, many of us are feeling the emotional toll of witnessing devastation in our communities. Whether you were directly affected or know someone who was, hurricane recovery can be a challenging process—especially when you’re also navigating life transitions like menopause. This week, we want to explore how the shared experience…
How to Beat Menopause Belly and Feel Your Best During Menopause
Why Do We Gain Weight During Menopause? It is so frustrating, and it’s a fact of life for most of us. Even when we don’t change a thing with our exercise or eating habits, the weight seems to love gathering around our belly. Ughh. Menopause can make it difficult to maintain a healthy weight due…
From Hot Flashes to Hope: The Power of Thankfulness
Thanksgiving is a season that invites us to celebrate gratitude—but what does it really mean to be grateful? Gratitude is more than just saying “thank you.” It’s a practice of acknowledging the goodness in our lives, even amidst challenges. It’s about recognizing the people, moments, and experiences that make life meaningful and connecting to something…
Surviving the Menopocalypse
Ah, menopause. That lovely time in life when your body decides to throw a party and invites every symptom imaginable. Hot flashes, mood swings, sleepless nights, brain fog—it’s like someone handed you a menu of misery, and you accidentally said, “I’ll have it all, please!” And let’s not forget the delightful side order of confusion,…
Falling into Balance
Falling into Balance As the vibrant energy of summer fades, and the crisp air of fall begins to sweep in, many women experience a shift not only in the seasons but also in their emotional and physical well-being, especially during menopause. This transitional time of life can bring a host of challenges, from hot flashes…
Frosty Mornings and Fiery Mood Swings
If menopause feels like a bumpy ride through a never-ending amusement park, then winter might just be the creepy haunted house you have to go through to get to the other side. It’s cold, it’s dark, and it’s filled with random jump scares courtesy of your own hormones. But hey, we’re tough! Here’s how to…