Menopause Isn’t a Disease—It’s a Life Transition

Somewhere along the line, menopause got branded as a medical problem.

Hot flashes? Take this.
Weight gain? Blame your hormones.
Mood changes? Must be something wrong with you.

But menopause isn’t a disease to fix—it’s a natural, powerful transition. One that deserves support, not shame.

Here’s the truth that most women haven’t been told: Your body is designed for this.
 

But it may need different support than it did in your 20s and 30s.

What’s Actually Happening During Menopause?

As your ovaries wind down, your body transitions from relying heavily on estrogen and progesterone to using other systems—like your adrenals and nervous system—to maintain balance.

If those systems are already burnt out from years of chronic stress, undernourishment, or overexertion… menopause feels like a crash.

The symptoms aren’t the problem. They’re signals.
They’re your body saying: I can adapt—but I need support.

Common Menopause Symptoms (and Why They Happen)

• Hot flashes & night sweats → Often linked to nervous system dysregulation and poor blood sugar control
  
• Weight gain around the middle → Tied to cortisol, insulin resistance, and thyroid shifts
  
• Mood swings, anxiety, or brain fog → Related to estrogen decline and unmet nervous system needs
  
• Low libido or vaginal dryness → Not just hormonal—also affected by stress, circulation, and connection to pleasure
  

So… What Does Your Body Need Now?

Menopause is the body saying: I’m changing—will you change with me?

Start here:

1. Regulate your nervous system – Breath work, rest, boundaries, nature.
   
2. Balance blood sugar – Ditch the snacky carbs, eat protein + fat-rich meals.
   
3. Support detox pathways – Hydration, fiber, movement, liver-loving foods.
   
4. Redefine your rhythm – You’re no longer cycling. Find a new pattern that works for your energy and wisdom.
   

You don’t need to “hack” menopause. You need to understand it—and listen to what your body is asking for.

Want to explore this season of life with confidence (and without the shame)? Tune into Episode #23 The Menopause Lie You’ve Been Sold (And What Actually Works) of What’s My Body Telling Me? where I sit down with Nat Kringoudis to unpack what’s really going on in menopause, and how you can feel empowered through every phase.