In today’s episode Mel shares her personal experiences with anxiety during menopause. She offers a compassionate guide to managing anxiety with practical tips that have helped her navigate those days when the estrogen levels are low and irritability and depression are high.

Coming up in this episode…

• Sleep: The foundation of managing anxiety is establishing a consistent sleep routine to provide stability and improve overall mental health.
• Diet: Avoiding processed foods and incorporating nutritious, whole foods can positively affect your mood and anxiety levels.
• Exercise: Engaging in regular, enjoyable physical activity releases endorphins, combating anxiety and lifting spirits.
• Staying hydrated: Proper hydration is crucial for physical health, which in turn supports mental well-being.
• Supplements: While not a substitute for professional advice, exploring supplements that support mental health can be beneficial.

Please always consult a healthcare provider for personalized advice on supplements that may help with anxiety.

How do you manage menopausal anxiety? Share your strategies, stories, or questions in the comments or reach out directly to Mel via DM or email.

In this episode Mel shares how hormonal changes can put our heads in spin through dizzy spells and vertigo. She unpacks the causes behind these unsettling feelings and offers practical advice on how to cope day to day.

Coming up in this episode…

• Understanding dizziness: Insights into how hormonal imbalances during menopause can lead to feelings of dizziness, vertigo, and lightheadedness.
• The role sleep plays: The critical importance of establishing a regular sleep pattern to combat dizziness and related symptoms.
• Staying Hydrated How proper hydration can alleviate feelings of dizziness and contribute to overall well-being.
• Gentle exercise: The benefits of incorporating low-impact exercises like Pilates or yoga, which include focused breathing to help manage dizziness.
• Nutritious diet: Encouragement to consume a balanced diet rich in nutrients to support your body through these changes.

Do you experience dizziness as part of your menopausal journey? Have you found strategies that help? Share your story in the comments or reach out directly to Mel via DM or email.

Fatigue during menopause can be overwhelming, affecting everything from your mood to your ability to manage daily tasks. In this episode Mel discusses the importance of establishing a regular bedtime routine, minimizing distractions, and incorporating gentle exercise to combat fatigue.

Coming up in this episode…

• Bedtime routine: The significance of a consistent sleep pattern and creating a comfortable sleep environment.
• Minimize distractions: Suggestions for removing electronic devices from the bedroom to improve sleep quality.
• Exercise as medicine: How even short, gentle exercise sessions can help counteract fatigue and improve overall well-being.
• Diet and hydration: Tips for incorporating nutrient-rich foods and staying hydrated to boost energy levels.
• Supplements: Mel shares which supplements work for her.

Please always consult a healthcare provider for personalized advice on supplements that may help with fatigue.

Do you have any tips or strategies that have helped you manage fatigue during menopause? Share your experiences in the comments or send Mel a direct message.