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EPISODE · Sep 16, 2025 · 10 MIN

205A Light, Dark, and Your Hormone Switches

from Menopause Made Easy with Tanya · host Tanya Willis

Your body runs on light. When your eyes see light, your brain thinks it’s daytime—cortisol rises, melatonin drops. When it’s dark, melatonin rises, cortisol falls. But in our modern world, bright screens and light bulbs at night confuse your body’s natural switches.In this episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, you’ll learn:Why cortisol is your “get up and go” hormone, and when it should be high vs. lowWhy melatonin is your “rest and repair” hormone, and how to protect itPractical ways to use morning sunlight, evening dim light, and better sleep environments to regulate your hormones💡 This is your reminder: every cell in your body is doing hundreds of tasks per second, and light/dark cycles help keep everything running smoothly.✨ Want to take this deeper? Join me for my Winter Renewal Reset—a seasonal program designed to help your body align with nature’s rhythms, restore energy, and reset your health this winter.To register, please etransfer $28.25 to [email protected] Winter Renewal Reset. For 20 days, I’ll guide you through simple, powerful steps to turn winter into your body’s reset season. Here’s how you’ll feel after the reset:✨ Rested and restored instead of drained by shorter days✨ Calmer and less anxious, with mood that feels steady✨ Clear-headed, with less brain fog and more focus✨ Lighter in body and spirit—less inflammation, easier digestion, more ease in your skin✨ Supported by your body’s natural rhythms, instead of fighting against them ✅ What’s included: 19 bite-sized video lessons (5–15 minutes each) delivered straight to your inbox Unlimited lifetime access to all the content + replay of the live call Closing LIVE Zoom Q&A (Monday, Nov 10th, 5–6pm ET) to ask me your questions All for just $25 + tax. We start Tuesday October 21st and registration closes Monday October 13th at 8am ET. You must register before the 13th to be included in the challenge.

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