I have been doing some "Spring Cleaning" in the business to make sure I am serving you in the best way possible. I’ve realized that asking you to log into a separate app (Skool) just to say hello is adding "tech friction" that none of us need right now! We have enough passwords to remember. ;) So, I have decided to close this Skool group on Friday, January 23rd and move our community back to Facebook. This way, you can see updates, grab new resources, and chat with me right where you already hang out. Here is what to do: Click here to join the Facebook Group/Page: https://www.facebook.com/12steps2radiance Warmly, Rebecca

I wanted to share this with you as as a preview of a blog series being published in March. I know a lot of us suffer through sleep and this is my effort to help. It will be a 4 part series and if you like it, I'll keep sharing as early previews for you with additional strategies. Would love the feedback... The "Night Shift": Why your brain needs a dishwasher (and why menopause broke it). If you have ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there, or struggled to find a simple word in a meeting, you know the panic. It is that specific, "dirty glass" feeling where your brain just feels... clogged. Most women quietly fear this is early dementia. Your doctor might tell you it’s "just aging" or "stress." I am here to tell you the clinical truth: It is neither. It is a plumbing issue. For decades, we thought the brain was the only organ in the body that didn't clean itself. We were wrong. In 2012, researchers discovered the Glymphatic System - a macroscopic waste clearance pathway that acts like a nightly "power wash" for your brain. But here is what the research also shows: Menopause unplugs the machine. In this series, "The Night Shift," we are going to explore exactly what happens to your brain at night, and how to turn the cleaning crew back on. The Science: The Brain’s Dishwasher During the day, your brain is busy processing information, firing neurons, and keeping you alive. This activity creates metabolic waste - specifically sticky proteins called Amyloid-Beta and Tau. Think of this like the food stuck to the plates after a dinner party. When you enter Deep Sleep, a fascinating shift happens. Your brain cells (glial cells) actually shrink by 60%, creating space between them. This allows your Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) to rush in, power-wash the plaque and toxins away, and drain them out through the lymph nodes in your neck. This is why you wake up feeling refreshed. The dishes are done. The kitchen is clean. The Menopause "Power Outage"

Hi everyone, I know I have been a little absent from the group lately. The truth is, I have been deep in the "lab" working behind the scenes. I’ve been pouring over the latest research and building new resources to make sure that this year isn't just another year of "trying" - but the year we finally turn the lights back on. To kick things off, I have uploaded several brand new blog posts to the site. They are packed with the latest research on midlife metabolism and hormone health. If you want to start your year with clarity instead of confusion, go give them a read https://www.12steps2radiance.com/blog But I wanted to give this group something extra today. I wanted to give you a tool to help you start 2026 feeling steady, grounded, and fueled. Your gift is my newest food guide. It's called "The Metabolic Stability Protocol". I want to be very clear: This is not a diet. We are done with diets. We are done with starvation. This is a commitment to yourself to nourish deeper. It is designed to switch your body from "Storage Mode" back to "Burn Mode" by focusing on chemistry, not calories. Because it focuses on Clinical Glycemic Control, this protocol is safe and highly effective for everyone—including those managing diabetes or insulin resistance. Inside this guide, you will find: - The Difference: Why the standard "Mediterranean Diet" might be failing you in midlife (and the tweaks you need to make it work). - The "Go" Lists: The specific Proteins, "Safety Signals" (fats), and Anti-inflammatories to stock your kitchen with. - The Formula: A simple visual guide to building your plate so you never have to count a calorie again. - A Full 7-Day Meal Plan & Shopping Guide: Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners fully mapped out for you. There are no strings attached. No opt-in page, no email required. It is just a gift from me to you because I appreciate this community so much. Click here to download the PDF directly

I am so excited to be here and get started! Merry Christmas! And God bless!

Does anyone else feel like their body suddenly stopped following the rules in midlife? I was reviewing some research on Epigenetics this morning, and I wanted to share a visual that helps me when I feel frustrated with my own symptoms. Imagine your Genetics are a Cookbook. You can't change the recipes inside (your DNA). But your Lifestyle is a pack of Sticky Notes. You get to decide which recipes get cooked. - High stress? That puts a sticky note on the "Store Belly Fat" recipe. - Poor sleep? That puts a sticky note on the "Brain Fog" recipe. - Nutrient dense food? That puts a sticky note on the "Radiant Energy" recipe.  Why this matters: It means you aren't a victim of your age. You are the Editor of your experience. We don't have to overhaul our whole lives overnight. We just have to change one sticky note at a time. 👇 DISCUSSION: If you could place a "DO NOT COOK" sticky note on one symptom right now, which one would you choose? 1. Brain Fog  2. Belly Fat  3. 3 AM Insomnia  Let me know in the comments! Which area are you struggling with you want more information about?