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It’s not just about your hormones. So often, when we hit midlife, we attribute all our fatigue and lack of joy to menopause. But what if I told you that some of the most toxic things depleting your energy aren’t just what you eat—they’re who you spend time with, the products you use, and even the thoughts you allow to take root in your mind?
For many women, menopause can feel like a heavy cloud of exhaustion. It’s not just the hormonal changes that take their toll—it’s the environment, toxic relationships, and overwhelming “shoulds” that weigh us down. We think, “This is just how it is,” but that doesn’t have to be true.
By Maaike Del Villar
October 23, 2024 3:00 PM CST
As women, we’ve spent years juggling so many roles—mother, partner, career woman, caregiver—that we’ve lost sight of ourselves. And in doing so, we’ve allowed things to creep into our lives that drain us daily, without even realizing it.
The truth is, it’s not just about losing physical weight anymore. It’s time to release the emotional weight we’ve been carrying for decades.
The Hidden Toxins Stealing Your Energy and Causing Menopause Energy Drain
We’ve all heard about detoxing our bodies. But what about detoxing our lives?
Think about it—our surroundings, habits, and relationships can hold toxic energy that deeply impacts our well-being. It’s the friend who leaves you drained after every conversation. It’s the products we slather on our skin or use in our homes without realizing they’re full of chemicals. It’s even the stories we tell ourselves—like “I’m not good enough” or “I’ll never get it together”—that can be just as harmful.
In menopause, when our bodies are already under stress from the natural hormonal shifts, these external toxins have an even bigger impact.
The result? Fatigue, frustration, and a sense that something is missing, leading to what I call menopause energy drain.
Three Simple Shifts to Reclaim Your Energy
I’m here to help you move from confusion to clarity by taking three simple steps that will support both your body and emotional well-being. These steps are designed to help you detach from what no longer serves you and create a new, energized version of yourself.
👩 Create New Habits Around Time:
Shift your schedule, change the environment where you work, or simply approach your day with a different mindset. A fresh routine can spark creativity and help shift your energy almost immediately, reducing menopause energy drain.
👩 Create New Habits Around Food:
As your hormone production decreases, your body needs more variety and nutrient-dense foods to support you. It’s time to rethink what we’re putting on our plates. Heal your gut and brain with the nutrients that help balance your body’s new normal and ease the energy drain.
👩 Create New Habits Around Your Products:
Dr. Mindy Pelz found that menstrual blood often contains harmful chemicals like plastics, phthalates, Forever chemicals, and pesticides. Menstruation used to help detox our bodies, but now, as we enter menopause, we lose that function. These chemicals get stored as fat, making it harder to lose weight. It’s time to pay attention to what’s in your personal care and home products—because they’re impacting your health and contributing to menopause energy drain.
Knowledge Is Power—But Action Is Key
We all know it—knowledge is power. But the real transformation happens when we take action. Knowing what’s holding you back isn’t enough. You have to start making decisions that support your health, energy, and life. And I’m not talking about huge, overwhelming changes. It’s about small, consistent steps that lead to lasting results.
We all have the power to change our circumstances, but let’s be honest: we’re quick to make excuses and slow to make decisions. It’s time to change that.
So, What Now?
I want to invite you to my upcoming M Factor Watch Party this Sunday Oct 27 2024. We’ll be meeting virtually to discuss menopause and start a fresh conversation about how we can take control of this phase of life together. Let’s begin the journey of detoxing from the overload and stepping into clarity and health.
This is your moment to create a shift—to release the emotional and physical weight that’s been holding you back for far too long. Let’s start making those simple changes and see the transformation that unfolds.
Let’s take this journey together!
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