Hi there,
Imagine this: You've been doing everything "right"—but somehow, your body isn't cooperating. The weight seems to appear overnight, especially around your waist. Your favorite clothes feel different. Your energy is different. Your sleep is abysmal. And you're left wondering: Is this just my life now? Spoiler: It doesn't have to be.
Nearly 2 million women in the US enter perimenopause a year.¹ And by 2030, it's estimated that over 1 billion women will be in peri- or postmenopause. The thing is, no two journeys look alike. Up to 87% of women, for example, report daily hot flashes, with some having up to 10 a day. But there are so many symptoms beyond the classic hot flashes. We're talking joint pain, weight gain (especially around the midsection), anxiety and irritability, brain fog, and low libido—to name a few.²
Yet, a new survey indicates that 49% of women feel like they should push through this struggle.³ With perimenopause lasting an average of 4 to even 10 years and postmenopause accounting for over one third of your lifespan, that's far too long to suffer in silence.¹ The key is understanding what's happening in your body and finding a provider to help you navigate this transition through lifestyle modifications and/or hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
In my 16 years at mindbodygreen, I've watched wellness trends come and go. But what's happening right now with perimenopause and menopause? This feels different. We're finally seeing lifestyle modification and hormone therapy work together—not just to quiet symptoms, but to actually extend healthspan.
Today, that moment is here.
Practitioners are hyper-personalizing hormone treatments to meet women's specific health needs using bioidentical hormones. Research continues to show how lifestyle factors—we're talking strength training, nutrition, sleep, and stress management—are powerful tools.
That's why I'm so excited to share our brand-new resource: your peri/menopause+ guide. Here, you'll have everything you need to navigate this transition with clarity and confidence. The expert-backed articles and podcasts will help you ask the right questions of your practitioner so you can embark on the best path forward for you. Because there's no one-size-fits-all solution. For me, I'll take a modified approach to HRT due to a personal history of a blood clot and pulmonary embolism. Instead, I've leaned heavily on strength training, protein intake, and sleep hygiene to support my health in my 40s. Your path may look different, and that's exactly what this guide is here to honor and support with the best tools available.
We'll continue to update it as new research emerges, so you feel supported every step of the way.
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