December often arrives with a sense of expectation—more social events, more emotional labour, more pressure to host, organise and “keep everyone happy.” But during perimenopause and menopause, that load lands differently. Your hormones don’t care what the calendar says. Your nervous system doesn’t suddenly become more resilient because it’s festive season. And your body doesn’t appreciate being pushed past its limits simply because everyone else is doing more. <p>This year, one of the most...

A Practical Quick-Reference Guide for Women in Perimenopause, Menopause & Post-Menopause THE KEY CONNECTION Declining estrogen during menopause significantly increases your risk of insulin resistance—the first step toward type 2 diabetes. Good news : Insulin resistance is reversible at this stage. Why estrogen matters : Estrogen helps muscles use glucose for fuel and regulates liver glucose production. Without it, we become vulnerable to high blood sugar and insulin resistance— independent of...

Let's be honest: navigating perimenopause, menopause, and beyond can feel like wandering through unfamiliar territory without a map. You're experiencing changes in your body, your emotions, your sleep, your energy—and when you try to find answers, you're met with conflicting advice, outdated information, or well-meaning suggestions that just don't resonate with your experience. This is where menopause mentorship makes all the difference. What Is Menopause Mentorship? Unlike generic advice or...