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...
