October is Menopause Awareness Month and honestly, it’s about time we give this season of life the attention it deserves. For too long, women’s health during midlife has been whispered about, overlooked, or dismissed. But this transition, from perimenopause to menopause and beyond, is not something to quietly survive. It’s a powerful, transformative chapter that asks us to listen more deeply to our bodies, slow down, and care for ourselves in new ways.
As someone entering perimenopause as we speak, I’m learning that this journey isn’t just about changing hormones – it’s about shifting how we live, eat, rest, and relate to ourselves. The more I learn (and unlearn), the more I realize how important it is to share these conversations openly.
So, in honor of Menopause Awareness Month, I’ve gathered a few of my blog posts along with other resources below to support you (or the women you love) through this special time of life. Whether you’re just starting to notice changes or you’re deep in the process, I hope you find these reflections both grounding and empowering.
1. Resources for Navigating Perimenopause & Beyond
This is a go-to list of helpful books, podcasts, products, and trusted experts to guide your journey. Think of this post as your peri/meno roadmap – a place to start exploring and learning more about the topic, and how to support yourself. Grab a notepad and a beverage for this one – it’s beefy!
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2. Nutrition During Perimenopause
What we eat during this stage can make a world of difference in energy, mood, sleep, and hormone support. In this post, I share simple, nourishing ways to feed your changing body – no diets, no extremes, just practical, real-food support that’s super important.
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3. The Lesson in Perimenopause
This short one comes straight from the heart. Perimenopause, I just know, will go down as one of my greatest teachers, because it’s already showing me how to slow down, release old expectations, and embrace what’s unfolding. It’s less about “fixing” and more about listening. A tough lesson, but we can do hard things!
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4. Hydration During Perimenopause
Hydration affects everything – from mood and sleep to joint health and skin elasticity. Learn why much more than water is your secret hormone helper, plus easy other ways to support hydration through foods, supplements, oils and more.
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5. Foundational Practices for Hormone Health (you do NOT want to skip this post)
I saved the best for last, but it’s seriously the most important. If you read just one post this month – make it this one. So many women jump straight into supplements or “hormone hacks,” but true hormone harmony starts with the basics: sleep, stress management, movement, and nourishment. These are the daily rhythms that tell your body, “You’re safe. You can function as designed.”
In this post, I share the essential practices that form the backbone of vibrant hormone health – the ones that actually make all the difference. Before you chase anything else, come back to these foundations. They’re simple, sustainable, affordable, and they make a difference!
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