What Mama Didn’t Tell Us About Menopause

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Mood swings. Brain fog. Rage. Exhaustion. You’re not loosing your mind. You’re getting chemically rewired. Menopause doesn’t just hit your hormones. It hijacks your neurotransmitters. And it shows up in your sleep, your memory, your emotions—just as life demands your highest self. This week, we got real about mental health in menopause: • What’s actually happening to your brain • Why “just push through” doesn’t work • What supports mood (hint: it’s not just journaling) • And how emotional dysregulation can be rewired—with science, not fluff This is your brain on menopause. It deserves more than platitudes. It deserves a plan. DM me “MENTAL RESET” or visit coachgarima.com to start yours. #AceMenopause #MenopauseSupport #MentalHealthMatters #WomenOver40 #MidlifeWellness #HormoneHealth #MenopauseCoach #BrainFogFix #EmotionalResilience #PositivePsychology #LifeWithGarima #GritPro #CoachGarima #ScienceOfWellbeing #MidlifeReset #MenopauseIsPower #MindBodyShift #MoodSupport #mydubai

Yoooo this is my 50 year old menopausal life right now!!! lol 😂 I can laugh because at least now I am not crazy lol 😂

Perimenopause has me living in 50 shades of chaos—one minute I’m thriving, the next I’m crying over spilled coffee. Who else is riding this emotional rollercoaster? #perimenopausejourney #50shadesofmoodswings #hormonalchaos #relatableaf #womenshealth #moodswings #laughcryrepeat #midlifewomen #40andover #emotionalrollercoaster #keepitreal #kermitmemes #perimenopausehumor

If Hot flashing was a visual ‼️💯🙏🏾💪🏾

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How many felt this I swear it’s how I feel some days like give me break lol 😂

Here’s what happens when ADHD and menopause show up together: 1. Concentration Gets Harder When estrogen drops during menopause, it messes with dopamine, making ADHD even harder to manage. 2. Working Memory Gets Worse ADHD already makes you forget things, and menopause adds more brain fog. How often do you find yourself asking, “Wait, what was I doing?” 3. Emotions Get MORE Intense Mood swings, irritability, anxiety—you name it. ADHD makes emotions hard to handle, and menopause amplifies them even more. 4. Sleep Goes Out the Window ADHD disrupts sleep, and menopause throws in hot flashes and night sweats. Who else is up at 3 AM wondering why sleep feels impossible? 5. ADHD Becomes More Obvious For many women, menopause makes ADHD symptoms impossible to ignore, often leading to a late diagnosis. 6. Medications Might Need Tweaking Menopause can affect how your body processes ADHD meds. If they’re feeling less effective, it might be time to talk to your doctor. Which of these hits hardest for you right now? #adhdover40 #adhdandmenopause #menopausestruggles #adhdlife #perimenopauseproblems #brainfog #brainfogsucks #focusstruggles #hormoneshifts #menopauseawareness #adhdwomen #adhdproblems #adhdsleepissues

Our hormones are going crazy but we have resources now! Anyone heard of hormone pellets therapy?

Why is weight loss harder during perimenopause? Let’s break it down 👇🏻 1. Insulin Resistance During perimenopause, your body becomes more prone to insulin resistance, meaning it’s harder for your cells to use glucose effectively. This can lead to increased fat storage, particularly around the belly, making weight loss even tougher. 2. Inflammation Hormonal shifts during perimenopause can lead to chronic inflammation. This low-grade inflammation can cause weight gain and make it more difficult to lose weight, as your body is constantly in a state of stress. 3. Gut Health Changes The hormonal changes of perimenopause also affect your gut health. You may experience a reduction in beneficial gut bacteria, which plays a crucial role in digestion, metabolism, and even weight management. 4. Reduced Muscle Mass As you age, especially during perimenopause, you can lose 1-3% of your muscle mass every year. Since muscle burns more calories than fat, this decrease in muscle mass slows down your metabolism, making it harder to shed those extra pounds. 5. Reduced Stress Resiliency The hormonal fluctuations of perimenopause can reduce your body’s ability to handle stress. Elevated stress levels can lead to higher cortisol, which is associated with weight gain, particularly in the abdominal area. Understanding these challenges can empower you to take targeted steps in your journey to better health and weight management during perimenopause! If this resonates with you, don’t forget to like, share this post with someone who needs a laugh and follow @perimenopause.nutritionist for more insights on thriving during perimenopause! #perimenopause #perimenopausehealth #perimenopausesupport #perimenopauseweightloss #menopauseweightloss #menopausesupport

Can y’all feel me on this lol 😂

Anyone else? 🙄 When your hormones aren’t playing ball it sometimes can feel like EVERYTHING is off. Your sleep suffers, you have no energy, your appetite is all over the place, your mood is up and down… the list goes on. The thing is these aren’t all random symptoms. They are connected. You just need to get to the bottom of YOUR root cause and find out what’s driving any imbalances in the body. I’ve got you girl 🫶🏻🫶🏻 My inbox is always open if you have any questions! Danielle x #hormones#hormonebalance#femalehealth#womenshealth#pcos#pms#perimenopause#periodproblems#nutritionist

Has anyone experienced weight gain you feel like your are pregnant craving things lol 😂 well you are not alone be he said our big back are fine 🫶🏾

Why you trying so hard? #inicash

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…..finally!!! Now we’re getting somewhere! I’m Amanda, a registered nurse with 23 years of experience, a certified personal trainer, and a menopause and hormone specialist. 🔍 **My Approach:** My first recommendation for all my clients is to discuss ruling out more serious conditions and then consider HRT with your doctor for perimenopause symptoms. If your doctor doesn’t listen, find a new one. If that falls through, I’m here to help you feel empowered and advocate for yourself. 🏋️ **Holistic Coaching:** I offer coaching in nutrition, fitness, and wellness practices to complement your HRT. While HRT may improve your symptoms, it doesn’t cure everything. Incorporating these practices helps stave off chronic medical conditions that can develop in menopausal women. 👥 **Join My MenoWell Coaching Group:** Join my monthly MenoWell coaching group! For a low cost, you’ll gain access to a safe and supportive environment with monthly group learning and discussions, plus exclusive resources to support your nutrition, fitness, and overall wellness. 🔗 **Check the link in my bio for more details!** #menopause #perimenopause #hesaidit #coaching

How many things on your list….. the breathing the fathom bugs and random pains for me oh and leg cramps out of this world!!

🌟 Welcome to the wild world of menopause! 🌟 🎢 Buckle up, because we’ve got a ride full of surprises! Ever had itchy ears so intense you considered a Q-tip marathon? 🙉 Or how about those random ninja pains that sneak up like “Hey, remember me?” 💥 🚀 Dizziness that makes you feel like you’re on a merry-go-round (minus the fun)? 🎠 Don’t even get me started on the memory loss... walked into a room and forgot why you’re there? 🧠 It’s the new normal! And let’s not forget the phantom senses – smelling things that aren’t there or feeling like a ghost is brushing past you. 👻 It’s like living in a haunted house, but it’s just your body being extra! Hang in there, menopause warriors! We’re in this together, one itchy ear and random pain at a time. 💪😂 ✨ Introducing the 12-Week MenoWell Coaching Group! ✨ Starting August 22, join us for weekly coaching sessions on everything menopause-related. From symptom control to nutrition, fitness, and overall wellness, we’ll cover it all. You’ll finish this program feeling educated, empowered, and in control of your health. 👥 Why Join? • Weekly group learning and discussions • Exclusive resources to support your journey • A safe and supportive environment 📅 Starts August 22! Sign up now with the link in my bio and take the first step towards a healthier, happier you. 👉 Link in Bio! 💖 #MenoWell #MenopauseSupport #HealthyLiving #EmpoweredWomen #LinkInBio #MenopauseMadness #HotMessExpress #SurvivalMode #MenopauseChronicles

A little humor to get us through ladies my insomnia is still rolling but I will take it over night hot flashes any day 😂💯

It’s like the hormones are not even trying 🫠 Do you feel like you’re doing everything right but everything is changing? For those women in their late 30s 40s and 50s this is the reality of perimenopause. Although people criticize me for talking so much about perimenopause, but I actually think it’s really sad that women like my mother and her generation did not have anyone who was talking about this. In fact, they went through this blind. With zero guidance and explanation. Yes, that’s right —Zero body literacy about what was happening. No nutrition guidance, no lifestyle guidance, no explanation of what’s happening to gut hormone brain during this time. In my mind, this is unacceptable. I am here to tell you that these changes are going to happen and we are going to be armed with the knowledge to understand and tackle them. My podcast, upcoming book and social media post are here to guide you — with knowledge, conversation, guidance. Yes, it’s happening but with body literacy—it can also be the best years of your life. 🎥 @jordieclark_tv

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