A Second Season: Supporting Women’s Health Through Change
I’m hosting a Women’s Health Workshop next week, and it’s had me thinking a lot about how we talk about women’s health — and how we experience it.
So often, we only start paying attention when something feels off: energy dips, sleep shifts, mood changes, or new patterns around weight and cycle symptoms. But these changes aren’t failures — they’re signals. And learning to support your body through them is one of the most empowering things you can do.
Small shifts that matter most in this “second season” of life:
1. Prioritise protein
Protein supports muscle, mood, and metabolism — all of which naturally change with age. Aiming for some source of protein at every meal helps stabilise energy and blood sugar (and supports bone health too).
2. Don’t skip calcium + vitamin D
Our bone density peaks in our 30s and gradually declines afterward. Adequate calcium — from food or supplementation if needed — and daily vitamin D (especially in Canadian winters) are key for long-term strength and hormone health.
3. Regulate your nervous system
Stress hormones have a direct effect on reproductive hormones. Daily practices that calm your nervous system — walking, yoga, deep breathing, or mindful breaks — support hormone balance more than we often realise.
4. Stay socially connected
Women’s health isn’t just physical — community, belonging, and shared experience all play a major role in mood and resilience. Connection literally buffers stress.
According to research, most women experience menopause-related symptoms for up to 7 years, though some experience them for even longer. This “second season” is not a decline — it’s an invitation to recalibrate, to listen, and to redefine what thriving feels like.
✨ Your body isn’t turning against you — it’s asking you to turn toward it.
If this resonates, join me next week for my Women’s Health Workshop — at Reform+Restore a space to understand these changes, support your body naturally, and feel more like yourself again. https://get.mndbdy.ly/Jd96B8zFsXb
