Perimenopause & Menopause: What Is Happening To Me?

02/19/2026

Today is a Badass Woman Vibes day!

You are not here to play small or wait for permission. Take up space, trust your instincts, and move like the powerful, capable woman you are — the room shifts when you decide it does.

Simple action: Do one bold thing today you’ve been hesitating on — send the email, raise the price, share the idea, or speak the truth.

02/10/2026

Today at noon 🌿 we’re starting Perimenopause & Menopause: Navigating the Changes with Week 1: Intro — What’s Happening to Me?

We’ll talk about:
• what perimenopause and menopause really are
• common (and often unexpected) symptoms
• why things can feel confusing even if you still have a period
• how hormones and your nervous system start to shift
• why you’re not imagining this — and you’re not alone

This is a gentle, educational session with space for reflection and questions. No pressure to share. No fixing. Just understanding what’s going on in your body.

🗓 Today at noon
💻 Live on Zoom

🔗 Join here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84524896120?pwd=oTt82evKbydKLBaDFjfi1QFG4M7o5D.1

Meeting ID: 845 2489 6120
Passcode: health

Can’t make it live? No problem at all.
Just send me a DM and I’ll share the link with you 🤍

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02/07/2026

Anyone feel any or ALL of these?! I’ll go first - yes!! All lol

02/06/2026

Cortisol low. Dopamine HIGH. 🔥💃
This is the kind of movement we actually need in perimenopause.

My first hip hop class at West Perth Dance Club and I left feeling lit up, grounded, and buzzing in the best way. Fun, rhythmic, no pressure, no burnout energy — just move, sweat, laugh, repeat. Nervous system = very happy.

Huge thanks to Marcie, Drew & Grace for running such a great class, breaking down the moves, and jumping in to show us how it’s done. Watching you dance was straight-up dopamine.

Now I can’t wait to have a full-on hip hop dance party in my kitchen 🕺
See you next week 🖤🔥

02/05/2026

For a long time I thought menopause meant hot flashes and no period.

What I didn’t understand was perimenopause — the hormonal transition before menopause that can begin years earlier and often shows up in ways no one talks about.

✔ Period or no period
✔ Hot flashes or none
✔ Symptoms that don’t look the same for everyone

If you’ve felt “off” and haven’t been able to put your finger on why — this might be the missing piece.

I’m hosting a free info session this Tuesday where I’ll walk through what perimenopause actually is, common symptoms, and what supportive, realistic care can look like.

Comment INFO or check the link in the comments to join.

You’re not imagining this — and you’re not alone.

02/04/2026

I can’t share the actual news article because of the new Canadian rules around news links — but I CAN share what it talked about just yesterday (Feb 3, 2026).

And it matters.

The story explained how so many Canadians are turning to private menopause clinics and paying out of pocket because they can’t get the help they need through the regular health care system.

Women are waiting months - YEARS to be seen.

They’re feeling rushed in appointments.

Their symptoms are brushed off.

And they’re left trying to figure it all out on their own.

So they end up paying privately just to be heard.

Reading that hit me hard — because I lived it.

That is exactly why I chose to become a CERTIFIED Holistic Perimenopause + Menopause Health Coach.

Not to offer quick fixes.

Not to sell trendy supplements.

Not to throw band-aids at big, complicated changes.

But to walk alongside women in a whole-body, long-term, realistic way.

To actually listen.

To look at lifestyle, stress, sleep, nutrition, movement, mindset — the full picture.

And to help women feel better without harmful or hype-driven “solutions.”

So many of us just want guidance, support, and someone who truly understands what’s happening.

That’s the gap I’m here to help fill.

My approach is simple:
• I meet you where you are
• I look at the whole picture
• I focus on long-term success

Just real, sustainable, compassionate support that actually helps you feel better in your real life.

Join us online to chat all about perimenopause and menopause—tips, support, and real talk!

02/03/2026

A few years ago, I hit a wall I didn’t even see coming:

I was exhausted in a way sleep couldn’t fix.

My moods felt unpredictable.

My body didn’t feel like mine anymore.

Brain fog became my constant companion.

And some days I’d look in the mirror and barely recognize myself.

So I did what most of us do when something feels “off.”

I tried everything.

Strength training harder than I ever had.

Intermittent fasting.

Supplements. Superfoods.

HRT. Birth control.

Anti-depressants. Anti-anxiety meds.

No gluten. No dairy.

More water. Better skin creams.

Test after test. Scan after scan.

Talk therapy. Horse therapy.

Ketamine therapy. Meditation. Yoga.

Walking. Resistance training.

And yes… drinking. That really helped a lot. NOT.

I was throwing everything at the wall hoping something would stick. Include lots of $$.

And still I had brain fog so thick I felt like I was moving through mud.

Things that used to be easy suddenly didn’t make sense.

I’d be driving or walking and feel completely disconnected, wondering who was even operating my body.

Disassociation. Confusion. Fatigue. Anxiety.

The past five years have been rough.

The last two? I would honestly put in the category of hellish.

What made it worse was realizing how little real, clear support there was for women going through this stage of life. So much noise. So many "opinions". So many "quick fixes".

That’s when I made a decision. I didn’t want to become another “wellness guru” on the internet tossing out trendy tips and miracle promises.

I wanted proper training. Real education. A deeper understanding of what was actually happening in women’s bodies during perimenopause and menopause.

So I became a Certified Holistic Perimenopause & Menopause Health Coach.

Because women deserve more than guesswork.

More than random advice.

More than being told “it’s just stress", "it's part of life".

That journey is what led me to create my 6-week online series starting Feb 10th.

In the first free session, I’m sharing what I wish someone had explained to me years ago:
- Why our bodies change
- Why our brains feel different
- Why weight shifts to the middle
- Why stress suddenly hits harder
- And how to start working WITH your body instead of fighting it.
- No extremes. No shame. No gimmicks.

Just real information and real support from someone who has walked this road and took the time to get trained to help others do the same.

If any part of this sounds familiar, I’d love to have you join me on Feb 10th.

If Feb 10th doesn't work for you, or you'd like to connect 1:1, please feel free to dm or email me: gensmith01@gmail.com.

Call now to connect with business.

02/03/2026

Feb 10 – Intro: What’s Happening to Me?
* How do I know if I'm in Perimenopause or Menopause?

Feb 17 – Hormones & the Nervous System
* Why stress tolerance changes and what helps?

Feb 24 – Cortisol, Stress & Exercise
* Belly fat, puffy face
* Why “more cardio” often backfires!

March 3 – Nutrition Without Extremes
* Blood sugar, protein, and real-life eating

March 10 – Sleep, Recovery & Energy
* Why sleep changes and what actually supports it.

March 17 – Integration & What’s Next?
* Putting it together + long-term support options

02/02/2026

Join me for a FREE online lunch-hour well, 45 min 😉 session to kick things off.

Tuesday, February 10 at 12:00 PM

45 minutes of practical, honest, supportive conversation

Online and accessible from anywhere

Includes a Live Q&A

This intro session is packed with real information about what’s happening in your body, common symptoms, and holistic ways to feel better and more in control. It’s a relaxed, no-pressure space to learn, ask questions, and finally get some straight answers.
Even better? It fits into your lunch hour. Spend 45 minutes with me and still have 15 minutes to breathe, eat, or regroup before your afternoon.

This free session launches my 6-week program, running every Tuesday at noon for 45 mins.

The first session is completely FREE. The following weeks are paid sessions filled with deeper education, tools, and ongoing support. You can choose to attend one our all of the sessions depending on your interests.

Can’t make it on the 10th? No problem. Register anyway and I’ll happily send you the recording afterward so you don’t miss a thing.

I’m also opening two new 1:1 coaching spots for women and/or their partners who want more personalized support.

Perimenopause and mMnopause can feel confusing, frustrating, and isolating. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m here to help you understand what’s happening and give you real, holistic strategies that work in everyday life.

Save your seat and join the conversation 💛

Join us online to chat all about perimenopause and menopause—tips, support, and real talk!

01/30/2026

Soft seasons still count.
Quiet progress still matters.
And choosing yourself, even gently. That is still choosing growth.

This is your reminder that you don’t have to hustle your healing.
Small shifts. Deep breaths. One moment at a time.

🌿 Less force
🌿 More presence
🌿 Real nourishment: body, mind, nervous system

If you’re in your middle season… you’re doing it right.

01/17/2026

Today’s symptoms:
1. A terrible taste in my mouth, despite brushing my teeth twice and using mouth wash! 🤢
2. Hot / cold, hot / cold! 🥵 🥶