You’ve probably heard a lot about intermittent fasting.
Maybe you’ve tried it and loved it.
Maybe you’ve wondered if it’s safe — or even helpful — during perimenopause and menopause.

The truth is, intermittent fasting can be a powerful tool for some women during midlife… and completely wrong for ot...

Imagine you are sitting in a meeting, trying to focus, when a sudden wave of heat rises from your chest to your face. Your skin flushes, your heart begins to race, and a sheen of sweat appears at your temples.

And then you realize…
You’re having a hot flash.

If this sounds familiar, you are far fr...

Understanding the Stress–Hormone Connection in Midlife

Have you looked in the mirror lately and thought — what is happening to my body?

Maybe it’s weight collecting...

Have you ever felt like your body is just… off?

You’re eating well. You’re trying to exercise. You go to bed at a reasonable time.
And yet — the weight won’t budge, your sleep is unpredictable, and your moods feel like they’re on a rollercoaster.

It’s frustrating. And for many women in perimenopau...

Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you went there?
Lost your train of thought mid-sentence?
Or felt like your once-sharp mind has suddenly become… fuzzy?

If so, you’re not imagining it—and you’re certainly not alone.

Brain fog is one of the most common (and most unsettling) symptom...

If you’ve been eating well, exercising consistently, and maybe even cutting calories — but that stubborn belly fat won’t budge — please hear this:

It’s not all in your head. And it’s not a willpower problem.

For many women in perimenopause and menopause, weight gain around the abdomen has very lit...

If you’re a woman over 40 and you’ve noticed changes in your body—less energy, weight gain around the middle, or feeling weaker than you used to—you’re not imagining things.

Many of these shifts are connected to changes that naturally happen during perimenopause and menopause.

One important factor...

Have you ever noticed how a quick snack or sugary treat can lift your spirits — only to leave you feeling sluggish, anxious, or irritable a few hours later?

If you’re in your perimenopause years and struggling with mood swings, low energy, or even depression, you are not imagining it. What you eat ...

If you’ve ever found yourself wide awake at 2 a.m. — feeling hot, restless, and frustrated — you are not alone.

Nearly 60% of women in midlife report sleep disruptions, and menopause is often a major reason why. Hormonal changes can make restful sleep feel elusive, leaving many women exhausted, fog...

And what to do instead

If you’re in perimenopause or menopause and feeling like your symptoms are getting worse no matter how hard you try to “do everything right,” there may be something deeper going on.

It might not be your diet.
It might not be your exercise routine.
It might not even be your h...

Welcome back to The Joyful Menopause conversation.

Let me start with a question:
Have you ever noticed that when your digestion feels off—bloating, constipation, stomach upset—your mood takes a dive too? Or maybe you’ve had nights where you’re exhausted, but hot flashes, racing thoughts, or stomach...

Have you ever noticed that the older you get, the harder it seems to lose weight—even when you’re eating well and exercising?
Or maybe you’re struggling with brain fog, restless sleep, or that stubborn belly fat that feels impossible to move.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and it’s not y...