Author name: Charlie Reid

Why “Healthy Eating” Stops Working in Perimenopause (And What Actually Helps)

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If you’ve been eating “pretty well” or clean or your version of “healthy” and still feel bloated, exhausted, foggy, off, or haven’t dropped an ounce of belly fat, this isn’t you failing.  It’s your biology. In the peri- and menopause transition – i.e., midlife, the rules quietly change.  Estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol no longer support […]

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5 Easy Steps to Rewire Stress in Menopause (Just in Time for the Holidays)

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Let’s be real, “just be grateful” hits differently when your hormones are having a group chat without you. When your brain feels like it’s buffering mid-sentence and your patience is one traffic jam away from snapping, gratitude can sound about as useful as decaf coffee. But here’s the twist: gratitude isn’t fluffy “good vibes only”

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Seasonal Stress Syndrome: Why Women Hit a Wall in November

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(And No, It’s Not Just Because of Your Mother-in-Law’s Stuffing) Every year, right around the time the pumpkin candles come out and holiday playlists start sneaking into coffee shops, women everywhere start to feel… off. Tired. Moody. Foggy. Craving carbs like it’s a competitive sport. And wondering why “self-care” suddenly feels like one more thing

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Food, Fuel, and Balance: Eating Well Through Menopause

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Discover how food and lifestyle choices can support hormone balance, energy, and well-being during menopause. Learn what to eat for better sleep, metabolism, and mood. Why What You Eat Matters During Menopause Hormones shift during this stage of life, but the right nutrition can smooth the transition. Whether you’re moving through menopause or supporting a

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The Future of Work Includes Menopause: If We Are Brave Enough

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In 2022, when I first wrote my manifesto, I envisioned a world where menopause was no longer hidden in the shadows. A world where it wasn’t something to be ashamed of, but something to be supported, and even celebrated. Three years later, we’ve made progress, but the work is far from finished. What’s Changed The

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The Work Still Ahead: Menopause Belongs in Boardrooms and Break Rooms

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A lot has changed since I wrote my Joy of Menopause Manifesto in 2022. Conversations that once seemed impossible are now taking place in workplaces, boardrooms, and the media. But let’s be clear: we’re only at the beginning. Menopause education and awareness have cracked open. Now it’s time to build real, lasting change. The Progress

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Joy as Resistance: Choosing Power in a World That Tells Us to Shrink

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When I wrote The Joy of Menopause Manifesto in 2022, one line became my rallying cry:“Joy is an act of resistance in a world gone mad.” Because let’s be honest: menopause doesn’t arrive quietly. It barges in with hot flashes, anxiety, brain fog, joint pain, and sometimes a crushing sense of invisibility. For too long,

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From Silence to Strength: Why Menopause Awareness Matters More Than Ever

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In 2022, I wrote my Joy of Menopause Manifesto. It was raw, unfiltered, and born out of both frustration and hope. I wrote it after years of being dismissed by “the experts,” told that my symptoms were “just stress” or that I was “overly anxious.” Meanwhile, my body was screaming. Even with a Yale degree

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