The Menopause Coach

The Menopause Coach Certified Menopause Coach, helping you tackle midlife weight changes, poor sleep, brain fog and more, through stress-free nutrition and strength building.

Still a hot mess -- just stronger. (For educational purposes only). Stop guessing through perimenopause. Get the menopause education, symptom relief tips, and community support you deserve. I’m Rachel, a certified menopause coach Empowering midlife women's health through deep understanding and reliable science. �

10/09/2026

4 things perimenopause took control of this week!

10/08/2026

You can be a person who has handled stress your whole life…

…and then suddenly feel like your nervous system has completely changed the rules.

Racing heart.
Feeling constantly on edge.
Panic that seems to come out of nowhere.

Anxiety can become part of the perimenopause experience, and for some women, that change is one of the first clues that something hormonal is shifting.

Did your anxiety change during perimenopause? 👇

10/07/2026

Your skin can change a LOT during perimenopause.

Drier. Thinner. Less elastic. Sometimes suddenly itchy for no obvious reason.

And while aging is certainly part of the story, changing estrogen is part of it too.

Estrogen plays a role in maintaining collagen and the structure of our skin — which is one reason those changes can feel like they happened almost overnight.

So if you've looked in the mirror lately and thought, “When did THAT happen?”…

You are definitely not alone. 😅

What was the first change you noticed in your skin?👇

10/06/2026

Magnesium has become the answer to just about everything in perimenopause. 😅

Sleep? Magnesium.
Hot flashes? Magnesium.
Brain fog? Magnesium.
Bloating? Magnesium.

But when you actually look at the research, the story is a lot less dramatic.

Magnesium is an important nutrient. That doesn't mean it's a proven fix for every symptom of perimenopause.

And honestly, I think that's an important distinction.

Have you tried magnesium for a perimenopause symptom? Did you notice a difference? Tell me what you tried it for. 👇

10/05/2026

It’s my birthday… and apparently I’m celebrating with a missing period. 😂🎂

Almost 8 weeks without a cycle and my brain immediately went:

“Wait… am I 1/6 of the way to menopause?” 👀

Perimenopause really does make you celebrate things you never thought you’d celebrate.

Anyone else keeping track of the months like it’s a countdown? 😂

10/05/2026

Ever had a joint suddenly decide it was DONE cooperating? 😩

Shoulder. Hip. Hands. Knees.

Joint and muscle aches are common complaints during the menopause transition, but we don't always connect them with changing hormones.

That doesn't mean every ache is caused by perimenopause — but hormones may be part of the picture.

And if you're suddenly dealing with pain or stiffness you can't explain, that's a connection worth knowing about.

Where did you first notice new joint pain or stiffness? 👇

10/04/2026

You didn't suddenly forget how to build muscle.

Your body changed.

During the menopause transition, maintaining muscle can become harder — and protein becomes even more important.

That doesn't mean you need to overhaul everything.

It means the strategies that worked at 32 may need a little updating at 46.

And honestly? That's useful information to have.

Have you noticed that building or maintaining muscle feels harder than it used to? 👇

10/03/2026

Estrogen was never just about your period.

It affects tissues throughout your body — including your brain, skin, joints, bladder, gut, and blood vessels.

So when estrogen starts changing during perimenopause, it makes sense that you might notice changes in places you never expected.

And honestly? This is one of the reasons menopause education matters so much.

Because when nobody connects the dots, you can end up treating five different symptoms as five completely unrelated problems.

The more you understand what’s happening in your body, the less confusing it all becomes.

What symptom surprised you most during perimenopause? 👇

10/02/2026

Think it’s always estrogen?

Not so fast.

Progesterone can change significantly during the menopause transition, and those changes can show up in ways that don't immediately scream “hormones.”

Anxiety. Feeling more on edge. Sleep changes. Waking in the middle of the night.

Sometimes the first clue isn't a changing period.

It's feeling like something about you has changed… and you can't quite figure out why.

This is why understanding the hormones involved in perimenopause matters.

Which symptom showed up first for you? 👇

10/01/2026

Okay...

I'm about to start HRT.

I haven't started yet, so I don't have results to share, no before-and-after, and definitely no “here's what HRT did for me” story.

I'm at the beginning.

And honestly, I wanted to share that part, too.

I've spent a lot of time teaching about menopause from the research and education side. But this is something I'm about to experience personally — and I know many of you already have.

So I'm bringing you along for the ride.

If you're currently on HRT, I'd genuinely love to hear about your experience.

What has it been like for you?
And is there anything you wish someone had told you before you started?

I'm curious, I'm learning, and I'm about to find out for myself. ❤️

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