What If The Next Generation Didn’t Have To Just “Get Through” Peri/Menopause… But Could Actually Thrive Through It?
- Tracy The Health Coach
- May 13
- 5 min read
The Problem: Women frequently say they wish they had been better prepared for the emotional and physical changes of perimenopause and menopause.
From brain fog and sleep disturbances to anxiety, depression, and relationship strain—many don’t realize just how long these stages can last or how much they can impact daily life.
And it’s not just about getting through these years—what if the next generation of women could thrive through them, instead of enduring the often overwhelming and sometimes traumatic transitions many have faced?
The Solution: Let’s prepare them together.
5 Ways to Prepare the Next Generation
Besides leading by example things like prioritizing sleep, creating time for yourself, dealing with stress in the moment, not in 2 months time when you go on leave or on holiday, here are 5 creative ways to open up the conversation:
Host a monthly “women’s circle” at home – make it casual, like tea and chat sessions where women of different ages come together to ask questions and share experiences.
Create a “Menopause Journal” gift – filled with quotes, tips, and real stories. A personal keepsake that sparks learning.
Use media wisely – watch a documentary or read a book together about women’s health and discuss your reactions and takeaways.
Plan intergenerational wellness days – go for a walk, cook a hormone-balancing meal, take a dance class together, go to the spa (relaxing atmosphere for conversation).
Turn milestones into teachable moments – first periods, turning 30, stress-related health issues—use them as chances to start the dialogue early.
If being vulnerable is tough for you, here are 3 ways to ease into sharing your story:
Voice Notes First – Record a voice note about your experience to yourself. Then, when ready, share it with someone you trust.
Write It Down – Journal your story first. It helps you make sense of it, and you can choose which parts to share.
Start with the Funny Bits – Talking about “forgetting why you walked into a room again” can be a humorous, light way to begin a deeper conversation.
“Being tired all the time turned out to be one of the best teachers I’ve ever had," – Kate Codrington. “Exhaustion really highlights what’s worth the effort and what isn’t. In the beginning, I didn’t fully understand what was happening to me, and my symptoms – particularly rage – made communication with my husband difficult.” – Kate Beavis
If You're Feeling Overwhelmed Yourself…
…or unsure how to even begin helping someone else, my Consistency for a Smoother Transition Program is for you.
You can do it individually and receive personalised support to make your own transition smoother—or join as a duo (e.g., mother-daughter, aunt-niece, grandmother-granddaughter, friends) and learn together and begin a legacy of better health in your family or network.
In our work together, we take the time to explore what your challenges are. We clarify what’s truly worth the effort for you and why.
Then, we turn that into a realistic daily plan—not just talk. For every challenge, we co-create solutions that work for your lifestyle.
Think of it as having a supportive guide by your side—like a guardian angel—helping you navigate toward the life you truly want.
The power is yours. We co-create a lifestyle you can stick with—not because you're told what to do, but because it finally fits you.
From Knowing What to Eat to Making It Happen
During perimenopause, nutrition becomes a powerful tool for managing symptoms and supporting long-term health.
That’s why working with a nutritionist—who can help identify deficiencies, balance hormones, and tailor dietary advice—is incredibly valuable.
But many women still struggle to implement those changes consistently in real life. That’s where I come in.
Area | Nutritionist | Health Coach |
Food plans | Provides detailed, evidence-based nutritional advice | Helps you build habits to follow advice in a way that works for your routine, family, work life/travel and personal challenges |
Lifestyle Integration | Focuses on nutrients and deficiencies | Integrates food, movement, stress, and sleep, social connections and community into daily habits |
Mindset | Offers facts and strategies | Uncovers beliefs like “I must finish my plate” or “Healthy food is too expensive,” and helps you rewire them |
Accountability | Typically periodic check-ins or an agreed time frame | Ongoing weekly/biweekly sessions to help you stay consistent, track progress, adapt and overcome real-life expected & unexpected hurdles |
Sleep, Stress, Movement, Me-Time, Relaxation, Work-life Harmony, Time management | May refer out | I help you create practical, doable routines that support all aspects of your health including addressing the underlying barriers like creating time for you and the things that matter to you through time management strategies, setting healthy boundaries |
Personalization | Gives best practices that would suit you. | Every part of our work together is intentionally designed to support your goal, needs, circumstances, preferences (within the principles of health). In doing so you build habits that you can keep and this leads to a new lifestyle you enjoy and can maintain i.e. consistency without working so hard on it. |
Our work together looks at all aspects of your life. E.g., when you're not sleeping well, besides looking at what you are eating, I help you look at your bed time routine, food and drink intake hours before bed, and help you fill the gaps that are preventing you from sleeping so you can regain restorative sleep and feel refreshed to want to continue working on your goals.
When your mindset is off-track, we pause to reframe, not power/push through. And when life throws you a curveball, I help you pivot— so you don't give up.
How The Program Works
Over 12 weeks, with weekly or biweekly sessions, we cover:
🌿 Hormone Health nutrition & gut health as a tool for your mental health
😴 Sleep habits that restore
🕊️Stress management & relaxation tools
🚶♀️Movement that you will enjoy
💬Emotional and social connection to build your community of support
🔁 Behaviour change: building commitment over motivation as one of they ingredients to consistency
By the end of the program, you’ll:
Feel more confident in navigating this stage of life
Have tools and routines that support your energy, mood, and long-term health
Build stronger bonds with the next generation
Set a new standard for women’s wellness in your family and network
Hidden wins?
When you reach your goals there are always other positively surprising results you also get to experience. For this program this may look like:
Clearer thinking
More energy and motivation
Better communication with loved ones
Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease
A renewed sense of control over your health and life
When you flourish in your health, everything shifts—your work, your relationships, your confidence. You stop surviving and start thriving.
Why Legacy Through Health Matters
Legacy isn’t just about what we leave behind and definitely not confined to money—it’s about what we pass on while we’re still here.
When we prioritise our health, we model strength, self-respect, and resilience. We show the next generation that their well-being matters—not just in crisis, but as a daily commitment.
By creating healthier habits now, we give our daughters, nieces, and younger friends the blueprint to flourish, not just survive. That’s a legacy worth leaving.
Let’s set up the next generation for better.
You’ve carried so much alone—but legacy is built together. Let this be the moment you choose support, not just for yourself, but for every woman who comes after you.
👉 Click below to get started—whether individual or duo sessions.
Thanks to the article "5 women on the surprising upsides of perimenopause and menopause" by Liz Connor for sharing the stories included above.
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