Episode 61 - Menopause, Stress and the New "New Year".

September often feels like a “new year.” Kids go back to school, traffic picks up, and everyone is trying to get back on track after summer. But for women in perimenopause and menopause, this push to “do more” often leads to one thing: stress overload.

In this episode, I’m unpacking how the stress of new routines, dieting, fasting, and over-exercising can actually backfire during menopause. You’ll learn:

• Why the fitness industry’s September “reset” mindset can feel overwhelming in midlife
• How hormonal changes in estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol affect your stress response
• Why dieting and fasting often make things worse (including a client story that will inspire you!)
• How to stop depriving your body and start fueling it for energy, strength, and confidence
• The hidden cost of constantly “doing more” — and what to do instead

This isn’t about more willpower, restriction, or longer workouts. It’s about stress management, hormonal understanding, and fueling your body the right way.

If you’re ready to stop the cycle of exhaustion and frustration, join me for my FREE 5-Day Stress Less in Menopause Challenge, September 8–12. I’ll teach you why your current diet isn’t working, how to calm your stress response, and how to finally feel strong and energized again.

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Thank you for listening and I would like to remind you that I have an amazing event coming up!

Registration is now OPEN for our next Flip Flops & Hot Flashes retreat in Cahuita, Costa Rica January 31 - February, 2026.

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Thank you for listening.