The Back-To-You Reset: 5 Ways to Reclaim Your Routine & Reset Your Energy

Perimenopause can feel like a roller coaster — your hormones are shifting, symptoms seem to come and go without warning, and you might notice changes in your mood, energy, and even your waistline.

If you’re in your 40s or early 50s and starting to notice changes in your body, you might be asking yourself…

Navigating perimenopause and menopause is a unique journey for every woman. But by thoughtfully integrating these hormone-balancing recipes and lifestyle habits into your daily life, you’re not just managing symptoms – you’re actively supporting your body’s incredible ability to find its natural rhythm.

If you’ve ever suddenly felt like someone turned the thermostat to 100° inside your body (while everyone else is reaching for a sweater), you’re not alone. Hot flashes affect up to 75% of women going through midlife hormonal changes, and they can strike anytime—at work, during sleep, while working out, or in the middle of a conversation.

Let’s talk about something that affects so many women—but especially those of us navigating perimenopause and menopause: bloating.

Maybe your sleep is suddenly disrupted.
Your period shows up early… or not at all.
You’re more emotional than usual.
And the scale? It’s not budging, even though nothing in your routine has changed.

Perimenopause, the transitional phase before menopause, can begin as early as your late 30s — but for many women, the symptoms feel like a complete mystery. Worse yet, they’re often dismissed by healthcare providers, misunderstood by loved ones, and downplayed in social circles.

This month, we celebrate Father’s Day — a moment to honor the dads, stepdads, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, partners, mentors, and father figures who’ve shaped our lives.

Perimenopause is a time of profound change. As your estrogen and progesterone levels begin to fluctuate—and eventually decline—your body responds not only with hot flashes and irregular periods, but also with increased stress and elevated cortisol levels. Understanding this hormonal interplay can help you take back control and find calm amid the storm.

If you’ve been beating yourself up for feeling forgetful or scattered, please give yourself some grace. You’re not lazy. You’re not losing it. You’re going through a profound hormonal shift — and your brain is along for the ride.

To all the women who showed us what it meant to care, to carry on, to hold it together when no  one was watching — we see you. We thank you. And we carry your wisdom forward. 

This May, let’s honor what we’ve learned — and choose what we’ll pass on.

Navigating perimenopause and menopause can feel like a rollercoaster—hot flashes, mood swings, weight fluctuations, and fatigue can all make this transition challenging. But here’s the good news: what you eat can make a huge difference in how you feel.

Coping with Anxiety, Depression, and Empty Nest Syndrome

Midlife is often painted as a time of stability—but for many women, it can feel anything but.

Between hormonal changes, shifting family dynamics, career transitions, and the emotional wave of watching your children grow up and move out, it’s no surprise that anxiety, depression, and a sense of loss can creep in.

You don’t have to suffer in silence or “just deal with it.” There are gentle, natural ways to support your body and mind through perimenopause and menopause. Every woman’s experience is unique, and the key is to listen to your body, nourish it well, and seek out support when needed.

As a fitness and wellness coach for women 40+, I’ve had hundreds of conversations with women just like you. Here are the top three questions I hear again and again—and the answers that can finally give you the clarity and direction you’ve been craving.

If you’ve noticed that losing weight feels much harder after 40, you’re not imagining things. Many people find that even when they eat the same foods and follow the same exercise routine, the scale just won’t budge like it used to.

Aging should be a celebration, not something to fear. Yet, society often sends the message that youth equals value, and growing older means fading into the background. Women, in particular, face immense pressure to look, act, and feel younger—leading to unnecessary stress, self-doubt, and even resistance to the natural aging process.

If there’s one supplement I believe every woman should consider adding to her routine, it’s creatine. Often misunderstood as a supplement for bodybuilders, creatine is actually a powerhouse for brain function, muscle strength, bone density, and overall energy—all critical factors for women, especially in perimenopause and beyond.