The Menopause Map
April Gathering: Blood Sugar, Cortisol & the Midlife Belly
In perimenopause, the body’s metabolic rhythm is often disrupted by the same hormonal shifts that impact our mood. While we tend to blame calories for weight gain 'out of nowhere,' the real culprit is often timing. Erratic cortisol curves and overnight blood sugar dips signal the body to hold onto fat, even when we aren’t overeating.
This month, we’re moving beyond restriction and looking at how morning protein and light exposure can reset the body’s natural rhythm, starting with a simple idea practice: build a better breakfast before changing a single thing about dinner.
What to Expect:
You are invited to pull up a chair (or a yoga mat, or a cozy blanket) and join us for an honest, judgment-free conversation about (peri)menopause.
This is not a lecture. It's a gathering of women who are tired of being told "just relax" and are ready for real answers and real support. Together, we'll unpack the "hormone chatter" you hear online, translate the science into plain English, and leave you with one gentle, doable practice.
Come as you are—tired, frustrated, hopeful, or all of the above.
What to Bring:
Your curiosity: Bring your questions about the topic and what's happening in your body.
A journal and pen: We'll have moments for reflection and note-taking.
Something cozy: A favorite mug for tea or cacao, a soft blanket, or comfy socks. We're creating a space where you can physically feel safe and at ease.
An open heart: This is a space free of judgment. Your story is welcome here.
Meet Missy
Join Missy, The Menopause Midwife, as we explore The Menopause Map together through monthly focuses, including:
Hormone Reset Myths vs. Reality
Estrogen: Friend, Foe, or Both?
Progesterone & the Anxious, Wired Woman
Blood Sugar, Cortisol & Midlife Weight
Testosterone, DHEA & Confidence
Histamine, Inflammation & Summer Flares
Libido, Vaginal Health & Sensuality
Brain Fog, Focus & Cognitive Shifts
Bone, Muscle & Longevity
Thyroid, Metabolism & Energy
Mood, Grief & Identity Changes
Redefining Health After Menopause
Each month builds understanding while also standing on its own — so you can enter where you'd like and leave feeling more steady, informed, and equipped to navigate your unique terrain.
Registration for this event is $10
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to help ensure this event can move forward as planned.
Tickets are non-refundable. However you may graciously send someone else in your spot if something should come up.
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