May You Honour All That You Need

Our society isn’t set up to honour all that Mothers need. They carry the emotional load, the physical load of so much, and are expected to operate as the hub of the family – all while working and caring for others.

In midlife, our over-functioning can come crashing down around us. If we have been over-achievers, this transition to post menopause absolutely can shine a light on all that has been so heavy to carry. 

As a Menopause Coaching Specialist I get asked literally every day “Can you recommend a supplement that will help me feel better?” My answer is always “A supplement won’t help you feel better if you haven’t nailed the basics.” No pill, powder, detox or plan will help alleviate all that you are experiencing in perimenopause and menopause if you haven’t:

*Nailed down your nutrition. You need 25g of fibre and 0.8-1.2 g of protein per pound of ideal body weight.

*You need to move. Every day. 10,000 steps a day is an arbitrary number. You need to move more than you are right now.

*Sleep! Look, I know it can be so hard with hormonal disruption of sleep, but you need to prioritize a healthy sleep routine (more to come in another article).

*Destress. You have to find ways to manage stress. Stress that we put upon ourselves needs a deep enquiry dive. You can’t do it all. You have to delegate, streamline and let some things go. You need downtime, rest and scheduled breaks. You will struggle if you don’t manage stress.

*Nurturing friendships actually cause us to feel energized. When we have right-brain to right-brain connections with others, our health benefits. 

When you honour all that you need – emotionally, physically and psychologically – and really work at nailing these things, perimenopause symptoms and life post-menopause do improve. We really have to honour our own roles in preventing ourselves from feeling our best. No supplement can give you what you are looking for – you have it within you to do what you need. 

 

Carol Peat is a woman's health advocate, Mum of three, wife to one, Nana of two and dog Mum to Piper, a golden retriever. She is passionate about you feeling your best, brave in your body.