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Kudos to Ogilvy and the Australian government for this new ad campaign that's designed to highlight common but often misunderstood symptoms associated with perimenopause 👏

Australian gov’t, Ogilvy launch awareness campaign to debunk ‘menopause transition’ stigma - MARKETECH APAC As part of its first-ever national effort to raise awareness around perimenopause and menopause, the Australian Government has launched the “Could This Be Perimenopause?” campaign, designed to shed light on the often-overlooked ‘inner voice’ of women navigating the transitional life stage.

There's a version of you who sleeps through the night.

Wakes up before the alarm.

Gets through the day without hitting a wall at 3 pm.

Doesn't lie awake replaying every cringe moment from the last decade.

She's not gone. She's just not getting the support she needs yet.

We created the Restorative Sleep System to help support the systems that affect your sleep and stress levels.

Our plant-powered supplements are formulated to gently get you from the zone of chaos into the zone of calm 🌿

Decrease your stress. Increase your peace. Feel like YOU again.

Restorative Sleep System | Midlife Support The Restorative Sleep System pairs Rest and Relax to support calm evenings, hormone-signaling balance, and natural sleep-wake rhythms during midlife.*

📣 NEW BLOG "Why Perimenopause Leaves You Exhausted"

During perimenopause, estrogen stops protecting the systems that keep your cells energized 🔋

This causes your brain cells, muscle cells, heart, gut, and immune system to all start producing less energy at the same time 📉

Read what you can do about it in our newest blog post 👉 opalandjoy.com/blogs/learn/estrogen-mitochondria-axis

Why are you crying?🙃

As Elle Woods said, “What, like it’s hard?” 😂

Yes, Elle, it can be hard AND overwhelming. There is a lot of noise out there about what you “should” be doing to feel better in perimenopause. It can start to feel like you need a perfectly optimized routine and unlimited hours in your day for your new full-time job managing your health just to function.

I’m a big fan of trying different things and doing what’s best for you. Like, I don’t even import water from Switzerland. 😂

Here’s what is actually happening. Hormones like estrogen and progesterone are fluctuating, which affects every single system in your body. This includes your brain, your metabolism, your sleep, and your stress response. Cortisol can feel higher or more reactive, and your body has less tolerance for things that throw it off.

So yes, all those foundations to health are KEY! Nutrition matters. Movement matters. Sleep matters.
But thankfully it does not have to look extreme to be effective.

In fact, consistency with a few foundational habits will take you much further than trying to do everything perfectly for a week and burning out. Your body responds really well to simple, repeatable inputs, especially during a time when things already feel a little unpredictable.

Follow me .carriejones for more hormone sanity and perimenopause real talk 👩‍⚕️

If you feel overwhelmed by all the advice out there, you are not doing it wrong at all. You just need a more realistic approach that actually works with your physiology.

Comment MENOPAUSE and I’ll send you where I like people to start ✨

CBD (cannabidiol) isn’t just non-intoxicating — it may actually support brain energy, emotional stability, and stress recovery by protecting mitochondrial function.

CBD, Mitochondria, and Brain Resilience

CBD (cannabidiol) isn’t just non-intoxicating — it may actually support brain energy, emotional stability, and stress recovery by protecting mitochondrial function.

In contrast to THC, which can impair mitochondria and increase oxidative stress, CBD acts as a potent antioxidant, helping to:
📍Neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS)
📍Reduce oxidative damage to mitochondrial DNA
📍Boost ATP production and cellular energy
📍Enhance mitochondrial biogenesis — the creation of new, healthy mitochondria

🧠 These effects are especially important in the brain, where mitochondria power high-demand regions like the prefrontal cortex and amygdala, which regulate mood, focus, and stress responses.

CBD also helps regulate calcium balance in mitochondria — essential for activating enzymes that support neurotransmitter function, emotional regulation, and cognitive clarity.

The result? CBD may enhance:
📍Stress resilience
📍Cognitive performance
📍Emotional stability
📍Neuroprotection

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Some research suggests that CBD may help counterbalance THC’s negative effects on mitochondria and brain function. But only if the dose is high enough — and that’s rarely the case in today’s market.

In most cannabis products, THC dominates. The CBD content is often too low to meaningfully protect the brain. At high THC-to-CBD ratios, THC’s mitochondrial and neurochemical disruption can completely overpower CBD’s benefits.

And just as importantly:
📍Relying on any single compound — even CBD — is not a substitute for foundational strategies like consistent exercise, high-quality sleep, nutrient-dense food, and metabolic health. These are still the pillars of mitochondrial optimization.

Perimenopause turns your stress dial up and leaves it there.

Relax is a blend of four plant ingredients that work with your body's stress and hormone system to bring that dial back down.

Ashwagandha, reishi, Relora and passionflower turn your body from a zone of chaos to a zone of chill.

👉 opalandjoy.com/products/relax-perimenopause-stress-support