This Is Perimenopause: Menopause, Perimenopause and Women's Health in Midlife

Simple, Sustainable Nutrition for Perimenopause with Christie Chapman | Menopause, Perimenopause and Women's Health in Midlife

This Is Perimenopause: Menopause, Perimenopause and Women's Health in Midlife

Show Notes

Social media is flooded with nutrition advice that changes faster than your perimenopause symptoms. Every influencer has a different magic bullet - from eliminating entire food groups to expensive supplements that promise to "balance your hormones." The noise is overwhelming, especially when you're already struggling with brain fog, weight gain, and exhaustion, only to be told the answer is just eating more protein and moving your body more. Meet Christie Chapman, a menopause wellness coach who experienced early menopause at 38 and turned her crisis into her calling. Christie believes in keeping nutrition simple with her "30-30-30" approach and has helped hundreds of women feel strong and vital again without restrictive diets or expensive supplements. In this refreshingly practical conversation, Christie shares some simple tips you need to learn how to fuel this new perimenopausal version of yourself.

In This Episode Why menopause is an inflammatory state - and what that means for your approach to food Christie’s "30-30-30" framework that takes the guesswork out of nutrition Why carbs aren't the enemy (and which ones actually help you sleep better) Practical meal prep strategies that don't require hours in the kitchen How to build sustainable habits to support yourself in perimenopause

Christie reminds us that while perimenopause can feel overwhelming, it's actually your body's wake-up call to make some important changes. And here's the revolutionary part: it's simple, but not necessarily easy - and that's exactly why it works. You're going to live a long time, and you deserve to feel strong and vital for all of it.

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Christie Chapman Bio Christie Chapman is a Certified Women's Wellness Coach, Certified Yoga Instructor, food blogger, and menopause enthusiast who has guided hundreds of women through the transformative journey of perimenopause and menopause. With her unique blend of nutritional expertise, movement wisdom, and deep understanding of midlife transitions, Christie helps women reclaim their bodies, navigate their emotions, and rediscover their vision for this powerful life stage.

Amazing Recipes and Links for this episode Crunchy Granola Clusters Sheet Pan Sausage Gnocchi with Crispy Kale Autumn Harvest Chicken and Veggie Bowl Christie Chapman on Instagram

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