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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 18 MIN

Why Doing More Is Backfiring in Perimenopause

from The Ageless and Awesome Podcast · host Susie Garden

Overwhelmed by peri health advice that tells you to do all.the.things and all at once? Today I'm cutting through the noise with a simpler path that actually works - stabilise blood sugar, protect your sleep, and calm your nervous system. These three foundations form a precise, sustainable strategy for women in perimenopause and menopause who want better energy, clearer thinking, and easier weight loss without the burnout cycle.I start by reframing effort. More effort isn’t better if it spikes cortisol and scrambles hunger cues. I explain why three balanced meals a day, reduced reactive snacking, and a personalised protein target beat rigid fasting and generic macro rules. You’ll learn practical ways to escape the 3 pm snack trap, why boredom often disguises itself as hunger, and how small tweaks can deliver quick wins in a week or two.Next, we dig into sleep as a metabolic driver after 40. From evening light and a calm wind-down routine to smarter alcohol choices and dinner timing, I share realistic steps to reduce night waking and reset appetite hormones. Then we connect the dots with nervous system care - gentle movement over punishing workouts, daily nature time, and simple breathwork such as belly breathing or box breathing - to shift from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest so your body finally feels safe to change.If you’re ready to move from overwhelm to focus, choose one foundation for the next week and build momentum with small, consistent actions. Want a faster, personalised roadmap? Book a Peri Weight Loss Assessment so we can pinpoint your priorities and create a plan that suits your life. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a gentler approach, and leave a quick review to help others find us.Send me a text!Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause?It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight).I’m here to help with my proven method.Here's how I can support you -1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path or @eskin.goldcoast3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.

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Overwhelmed by peri health advice that tells you to do all.the.things and all at once? Today I'm cutting through the noise with a simpler path that actually works - stabilise blood sugar, protect your sleep, and calm your nervous system. These three foundations form a precise, sustainable strategy for women in perimenopause and menopause who want better energy, clearer thinking, and easier weight loss without the burnout cycle. I start by reframing effort. More effort isn’t better if it spik...

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