I was speaking to a woman the other day about her teenage daughter and how she feels sad right before her period. And honestly… this is something so many of us experience. Sadness, emotions, sensitivity... they can absolutely come with menstruation. Right before your bleed: - Progesterone (your calming hormone) is declining - Estrogen (your feel-good hormone) is also dropping And during menstruation, both are at their lowest. Which means… You might feel more emotional, more sensitive or even a little sad for no clear reason I know for me, I get a day or two where I just feel… sad. For real reason. It just comes and goes. But here’s the reframe: This phase isn’t something to push through. It’s actually an invitation to: - Slow down - Rest - Turn inward Because this is also when we are most intuitive. What emotions do you notice around your bleed?

On average, a period can last anywhere from 2 - 7 days and average about 13 cycles a year. This means the average person menstruates for about 7 - 10 years of their lifetime. 7-10 years! When you really site with that... it's a significant part of our lives. And yet, there are so many of us who were never taught how to understand or support our bodies through it. What are your thoughts on this?

Vitamin C is such an underrated vitamin. If you're like me ...mom pulled out the Flintstone Vitamin C when I was coming down with a cold. However, vitamin c shouldn't just be taken when we are sick. It is so much more than that. Did you know that our body does not produce vitamin C so we do need to supplement it? And supplementing it every day is important. It helps with wound healing, gum health, prevents us from getting sick, helps us recover faster when we are sick. It also raises progesterone, especially for those that suffer in luteal phases. It supports the adrenal gland function, reducing oxidative stress and directly stimulates the corpus luteum. Why is supporting progesterone important? It regulates the menstrual cycle, prepares the uterus for pregnancy and maintains gestation. Progesterone is also your calming hormone, improves sleep, supports thyroid, brain and bone health. It nurtures and supports our body in so many ways💜 Do you take vitamin C?

With our open house being this week I want to keep today on topic - Listening to Your Body. Whether you are in your reproductive years, peri-menopause or post menopause...listening to your body is key. She talks to you. When it comes to food, exercise, work, emotions, how feel during your period... your body is always talking to you. And when you truly sit and listen and take the time to understand exactly what she is telling you it can make a world of difference...especially in perimenopause and everything feels all over the place and out of control. Nurturing yourself, your body is necessary. Show her love and affection like you would those you love. Because when you begin to do so, it changes everything. Listen🤫 What is your body trying to tell you? I would love for you to share below where you feel you could listen to your body more. If you want to join us for Thursday's Open House call - where we will be diving deeper into this topic -comment on the Perimenopause and The Pause Connection post

Have you ever had a really long cycle… 40, 50+ days? Skipped a period completely? Or maybe you’re someone who doesn’t bleed monthly? For years, I had extremely irregular cycles—sometimes missing months at a time. And honestly? It was frustrating.I never knew when my period was coming… or if it was coming. And of course… my doctor wasn’t much help. This can often come down to anovulatory cycles. That means your body goes through the motions of a cycle…but doesn’t actually ovulate. No ovulation = No progesterone rise. No clear signal to trigger a proper, timely bleed So what happens? - Your cycle can get longer and longer - You might skip periods - Bleeding can feel random or unpredictable This isn’t just something that happens when you’re younger… This is also exactly what starts happening in perimenopause. Ovulation becomes: - Irregular - Inconsistent - Sometimes completely skipped But here’s the misconception: Missing periods does NOT automatically mean you’ve stopped ovulating for good. In perimenopause, your body can: - Skip a period - Then ovulate the next cycle - Then skip again It’s unpredictable, not finished. If your cycle has ever felt confusing, inconsistent, or all over the place… Have you ever experienced long or irregular cycles like this?