Midlife Flow

I was 41 when I looked in the mirror and thought: “Whose body is this?” I hadn’t changed much about my eating or movement, but suddenly I was carrying extra weight - especially around my belly. I felt puffy, sluggish, and honestly… betrayed. I was doing everything right , but nothing was working anymore. Sound familiar? If you’re navigating weight gain during perimenopause, I want you to know: 💬 You are not lazy. 💬 You are not failing. 💬 And you’re definitely not alone. In this post, I want to unpack what’s actually happening inside your body during this hormonal shift , and share supportive changes that helped me feel grounded, strong, and more like myself again. Why Am I Gaining Weight in Perimenopause? Perimenopause isn’t just a change in your period - it’s a full-body recalibration. And yes, weight gain is incredibly common, especially around the midsection. Let’s walk through what’s happening under the surface: 🌀 Hormonal Fluctuations As estrogen levels begin to dr...

4 minute read. The emails don’t stop. The deadlines don’t shift. But your brain… isn’t showing up the way it used to. You forget words mid-sentence. Snap at people you actually like. Wake up at 3am for no reason - and stare at the ceiling until the alarm goes off. And you’re wondering: Is this burnout? Or is my body changing? Here’s the truth no one told us in our 30s: You can be at the top of your game at work and still feel like your body is pulling the rug out from under you. This isn’t weakness. It’s perimenopause - and it’s time we talked about it without the sugarcoating. Let’s get clear on what’s happening to you, and how to biohack your way through it so you can keep your focus, protect your energy, and perform at your best - without burning yourself out. Understanding Perimenopause: What Every Working Woman Needs to Know Perimenopause isn’t just the odd hot flash or a skipped period. It’s a full hormonal rewiring that can shake your mood, focus, metabolism, and sleep...

Think about it… what did you reach for this morning? ☕ Coffee? 🥤 Juice? 💧 Water? Most of us are on autopilot in the mornings - rushing to get kids ready, racing to work, and trying to wake up enough to function. But here’s the thing: Your cells have been fasting all night. The very first thing you drink sets the tone for your hormones, blood sugar, and energy levels for the entire day. ➡ Coffee first? It spikes cortisol and puts your body in “stress mode” before you’ve even started your day. ➡ Juice or sweetened drinks? That’s a blood sugar rollercoaster waiting to happen. When you’re in perimenopause, those spikes and crashes hit harder - making symptoms like anxiety, fatigue, bloating, and irritability worse. The fix? It’s simple, and it works. Read on... I’ll be honest - perimenopause knocked me sideways. One moment I was juggling a business, showing up for clients, doing school pick-ups like a pro. The next, I was lying awake at 3 a.m., anxiety running wild, wondering ...

If you’ve ever snapped at your partner for chewing too loudly or felt your mood flip like a light switch, you’re not imagining it. Welcome to perimenopause-  the hormonal rollercoaster no one warned us would feel this wild. Hot flashes. Sleepless nights. Energy dips that make afternoons feel impossible. Doctors often jump straight to “You’ll need HRT” . But what if food could help steady the chaos? That’s where seed cycling comes in. This simple, food-first practice has been getting a lot of love for supporting women’s hormones - especially during perimenopause. It doesn’t promise overnight fixes, but it does offer your body gentle, daily nourishment. And the best part? It’s as simple as sprinkling seeds on your salad. What Is Seed Cycling? Seed cycling uses **four seeds - flax, pumpkin, sunflower, and sesame -**at different phases of your cycle to naturally support estrogen and progesterone. Think of it as syncing your food with your hormones. Each seed provides nutrients...