In this episode, I break down the idea of “hormone optimization” and why it’s not an actual scientific process. It’s a term that gets thrown around a lot online, but it sets women up to believe there’s a perfect hormone number or a perfect strategy and that’s not how menopause works

I share what optimization really means, what it doesn’t mean and how to think about supporting your body in a way that’s realistic.

If you want more support, join my Facebook group:

Menopause Weight Loss & Symptom Support with the Menopause Method

Got a question? Email me at connie@themenopausemethodcoach.com.

Today’s episode is all about gratitude, the real kind.

Not the cheesy version. Not the “just be positive” version.

The kind that actually shifts how your body feels in menopause.

We’re talking about why gratitude matters physically (hello, nervous system), why it matters emotionally and why it’s best to practice on the days you need it most. I’m also sharing a Thanksgiving story that might surprise you, because it's all about perspective.

And of course, why gratitude has nothing to do with pretending that symptoms feel good.

If you want support while you’re navigating all of this, you can come join us inside my free Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themenopausemethod

And if you’re ready to talk about the Black Friday Bonus & working together, you can email me directly at: Connie@themenopausemethodcoach.com

Thanks for listening.

This episode is a full masterclass I originally created for my private Facebook group, and I wanted to bring it here because it’s one of the most helpful conversations you can have heading into the holidays.

I’m sharing two tools I use with all my clients, tools that don’t require anyone else to behave differently, but can completely change the way you navigate food, family and all the emotions that come with the day.

These are practical, doable shifts you can use right away, whether you’re hosting a big, loud holiday or spending it on your own.

If you want more classes like this, come join my Facebook group The Menopause Method™ Facebook Group. That’s where I teach these things in real time and help you apply them to your actual life.

This week the FDA made a massive change that affects every woman in midlife, whether you take hormone therapy or not.

The black box warning - the thing that scared an entire generation away from HRT - is gone.

In this episode I’m breaking down:

• What the black box warning actually came from

• Why the 2002 WHI study was so misunderstood

• How this warning shaped women’s fears for more than 20 years

• What the removal means for your options now

• And why this isn’t about telling you to take hormones, it’s about giving you accurate information so you can make the call that’s right for you

Most importantly, I’m talking about how this shifts the conversation for women going forward… and why this moment matters more than most people realize.

If you want more support navigating your symptoms, your choices and what actually helps your body feel better - come join us inside The Menopause Method™ Facebook Group

If you’ve been wondering why you feel more tired, more irritable or more out of sync lately... it’s not just menopause. It’s the mix.

In this episode, we’re talking about what really happens when shifting hormones collide with habits that no longer support your body. From under-fueling and over-stressing to skipping rest and recovery, most women are unknowingly making menopause harder than it has to be.

You’ll learn why motivation feels so low when your physical energy is depleted, how stress and sleep shape your symptoms, and why even HRT can’t fully help if the foundation underneath it hasn’t changed.

🎧 Tune in for a new way to see what’s happening in your body and to understand what it’s really asking for now.

👉 Come join me inside The Menopause Method Facebook Group to keep the conversation going and get real support with menopause.

Unpopular opinion - menopause isn’t what’s blocking your weight loss.

It’s not your hormones, it’s not your age, and it’s definitely not “just the way it is now.”

In this episode, we talk about the real science behind menopause metabolism and how hormonal shifts affect your body’s energy, recovery and results.

You’ll learn why estrogen and progesterone changes can make old diet tactics backfire and why extreme restriction, fasting, or low-carb plans don’t work the way they used to.

Most importantly, you’ll see how Lifestyle Medicine helps you rebuild consistency through food, sleep, stress and movement - the real foundation for sustainable weight loss in menopause.

If you’ve been saying “nothing works anymore,” this conversation will change how you think about menopause weight loss for good.

👉 Come join the discussion inside The Menopause Method™ Facebook Group - where awareness turns into action and results.

We’ve all seen the ads: “Balance your hormones naturally!” “Boost your metabolism!” “Fix your menopause symptoms!”

But that’s not how your body works.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why the language around “hormone-balancing” supplements is misleading, what those products can actually do and how the supplement industry gets away with selling false hope to women who just want to feel better.

You’ll learn:

• Why it’s not scientifically possible to “balance” hormones (and even HRT doesn’t do that)
• What supplements can support and what they can’t
• How marketing preys on your frustration and confusion
• What lifestyle medicine does better than any capsule ever could

If you’ve ever wondered which supplements are worth it - and which are just expensive distractions - this episode will help you see through the noise and focus on what actually works.

👉 Join me inside The Menopause Method™ Facebook Group - where we’re talking about real solutions, not empty promises.

There’s a lot of judgment floating around about the “right” way to do menopause.

Hormones or no hormones. Supplements or not.

But here’s the truth — there isn’t one right way.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what “doing menopause naturally” actually means (and what it doesn’t). We’ll talk about why the definition changes from woman to woman, why lifestyle medicine matters no matter which path you choose and why shaming someone else’s choice helps no one.

If you’re ready for a little clarity - and a lot less judgment - hit play.

👉 Join me inside The Menopause Method Facebook Group to keep this conversation going!