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Danielle Storm Nutrition

BHSc Clinical Nutritionist- hormones, perimenopause, healthy aging.

24/07/2025

This is something I hear often from my clients in clinic.

And as a woman in early perimenopause who supports other women through this lifestage—this is what I want you to know:

Somewhere between hot flushes, mental load, and a never-ending to-do list…
your libido might have packed up and gone quiet.

But it’s not gone.
It’s just resting.

In perimenopause, our bodies are constantly adapting.

Your spark doesn’t vanish—it steps back when your body doesn’t feel safe, nourished, or rested.

And it’s okay if that spark returns slowly.
It’s also okay if you’re not even sure you want it back.

There’s no one right way to be.

What helped me reconnect?

✨ Romance books (yes, even as a former horror lover!)
✨ Little moments of connection
✨ Actual rest—not just ticking the self-care box

📖 Currently obsessed with and her writing—beautiful, honest, and full of aliveness.

Swipe through this carousel if you’ve ever felt disconnected from desire.

There’s no shame in that. Only curiosity, compassion, and choice.

💗 Let me know in the comments—what’s helped you feel more connected to you lately?

21/07/2025

1. The Menopause Brain – , PhD

A must-read for understanding how your brain changes during perimenopause and menopause. Dr Mosconi blends neuroscience with practical strategies to support memory, mood, and cognition.

👉 Why I recommend it: Science-backed, empowering, and finally explains why your brain feels different.

2. Hormone Repair Manual –

A clinical bible for anyone 40+. Lara Briden explains the what and why of perimenopause symptoms, from heavy bleeding to low libido, and gives practical tools rooted in evidence-based nutrition, lifestyle, and gentle supplementation.

👉 Why I recommend it: It’s like having a compassionate, knowledgeable practitioner in your back pocket.

3. Perimenopause Power –

A bold, validating guide to reclaiming your hormonal shifts with confidence. It’s sassy, educational, and deeply relatable.

👉 Why I recommend it: For the woman who wants both science and swearing, and to feel truly seen.

4. Wintering –

Not just for perimenopause, but for any season of retreat, slowness, or transformation. A reflective, poetic book on embracing the quiet times.

👉 Why I recommend it: A soothing balm when you’re burnt out or craving rest. Perfect winter reading.

5. Women Who Run With the Wolves – Clarissa Pinkola Estés

A mythic exploration of the wild woman archetype. Through stories and Jungian psychology, this book helps you reconnect with intuition, instinct, and feminine power.

👉 Why I recommend it: Best read slowly, like a ritual. It’s soul-deep, not surface-level.

6. Rushing Woman’s Syndrome –

Explores how stress, pressure, and “busy” culture dysregulate our hormones and nervous system. Written especially for women juggling everything — and paying the price.

👉 Why I recommend it: A compassionate reminder to slow down and stop wearing burnout as a badge of honour.

Have you read any of these? What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments ☺️

24/06/2025

I’ve had a break from posting.

Not because I’ve got nothing to say, because sometimes it all just feels like a lot.

Perimenopause isn’t a content strategy for me. It’s not a trend.

It’s real life.

It’s women unraveling, shifting, holding it all together and falling apart in the same breath.

And I care deeply about showing up in a way that actually helps.

But here’s the thing I keep coming back to:
I’m not here for me. I’m here for you.

Because you deserve more than bandaid solutions and throwaway advice,

Perimenopause is not a medical condition, and yet we keep treating it like one.

A patch or pill can help- but it’s not the whole story.

If your diet’s all over the place, stress is out of control, and movement feels impossible, nothing else will land the way it’s meant to.

Foundations matter. And you don’t have to do it alone.

So I’m back. And I want to hear from you.

What’s something you wish was spoken about more in perimenopause?

Let’s start there.👇

26/05/2025

Here’s something a lot of supplement companies won’t tell you:

There’s more than one type of collagen — and they all do different things.

Type I-supports skin and bones 🦴
Type II-cushions your joints
Type III- helps with skin elasticity, blood vessels, and muscle tissue 💪🩸

But most women are just told, “Take a collagen supplement, it’s good for you.”

No mention of what type, what it’s actually for, or whether it’s even in the right dose to do anything 🙃

Sure, there may be some companies out there using specific, clinically-researched collagen types — but most don’t.

And without that context, you could be throwing money at something that just doesn’t suit your needs 💸

That’s where I come in.

In clinic, I use practitioner-grade collagen peptides chosen based on your specific goals — skin, joints, bones, recovery — and backed by solid research 🔍
It’s never a one-size-fits-all.

And let’s not forget: your body makes its own collagen 💪

With the right building blocks (hello, vitamin C, zinc, amino acids, and protein), it’s completely capable of rebuilding itself. But only if we give it what it needs.

If you’re not sure what your body needs — or whether a supplement is actually worth your time and money — book an acute consult.

I’ll help you figure out what’s going to move the needle for you, and what’s just noise.

18/05/2025

There’s something about this time of year that makes me want to roast root veg and stir a pot of something nourishing while the house smells like cinnamon and smoke 🍂

This roast carrot + sweet potato soup was made for my Mabon altar feast — and it’s become a seasonal staple 💫

Deeply grounding, subtly spiced, and perfect for those nights where you need to feel held 🫂

I roast the veggies first (carrot, sweet potato, onion + garlic in their skins) with olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, and smoked paprika.

Then I simmer them in veggie stock for 15 mins, blitz until smooth, and finish with a swirl of coconut milk.

Top with toasted pepitas and a swirl of yogurt or cream if you like, but honestly? It’s beautiful just as it is.

Thank you .wellness for reminding me to share this beautiful recipe 🧡

15/05/2025

You didn’t “just wake up one day” with hair falling out.

That shedding started months ago—quietly—long before you saw it in the shower drain.

Hair works in phases: growth, rest, shedding.

And your body decides how long each phase lasts based on what it’s got to work with—nutrients, hormones, stress load.

In perimenopause, all three of those can be disrupted.

That’s why hair loss often feels sudden... but is really the result of a slow, silent shift.

In today’s post, I’m walking you through the full hair growth cycle, how hormones and stress impact each phase, and why food-first support still matters—even for something as frustrating (and emotional) as hair loss.

Because once you understand your hair timeline, you can stop blaming yourself—and start backing your body.

👇 Tell me—did you already know about these phases?

14/05/2025

Autumn is the season of slowing down, tuning in, and taking stock. 🍂🍂

After the sugar highs and social chaos, your body is ready for rhythm, warmth, and real nourishment.

If your energy’s been off or you’re feeling disconnected from your routine—this is the perfect time to reset.

May is your moment to honour that shift 💕

DM me or book your 1:1 consult via the link in bio.

05/05/2025

If you’ve been told to cut fat to be “healthy,” your hormones might be paying the price.

Here’s the thing: every single hormone in your body starts with fat.

Oestrogen, progesterone, cortisol, testosterone—they’re all built from cholesterol, which comes from dietary fats. When we skimp on fats (especially the good ones), it’s like trying to build a house without bricks.

But thanks to decades of diet culture, fat still gets demonised. The modern world fears fat—yet that fear is doing more harm than good, especially when it comes to hormonal health.

What does that look like?

Think: irregular cycles, low mood, brain fog, fatigue, dry skin, weight gain, poor stress resilience—and yep, low libido too.

Healthy fats support:

🥑 Hormone synthesis (hello progesterone!)
🩸 Blood sugar balance (bye energy crashes)
🧈 Absorption of fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K
🔥 Anti-inflammatory pathways (which matter when you feel like your body is on fire)

So no, your body doesn’t want “low fat.”
It wants the right fats.

Eat more:
🥑 Avocado
🫒 Extra virgin olive oil
🌰 Nuts + seeds (especially flax and pumpkin)
🐟 Oily fish like salmon
🥚 Organic eggs
🧈 Ghee or grass-fed butter (if tolerated)

Fat isn’t the villain. It’s a bloody essential building block—especially in perimenopause when hormones are on a wild ride.

Need help figuring out which fats are best for your body and hormones?

Book a 1:1 consult and let’s get you feeling like yourself again—only better 👏👏

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