The Better Menopause, 86-90 Paul Street, London (2025)

19/12/2025

If you’ve been feeling guilty for not keeping up with workouts this month, this is the permission slip you might need to stop being so hard on yourself.

Because during perimenopause, your hormones are already working overtime to keep you steady - that’s why forcing yourself through draining routines only leaves you more depleted, not more “on track.”

tells us how movement in midlife works best when it gives back to you, by doing things that bring you joy like....

✨A song in the kitchen 
✨A gentle walk outside 
✨A stretch before bed 
✨A few minutes of moving your body because it feels good, not because you’re trying to make up for anything

These small, joyful moments help lower cortisol, steady your mood and give you a sense of balance again - which is exactly what your hormones respond to during a busy, overstimulating month.

Let us know in the comments: what tiny movement will you choose today to support your mood?

18/12/2025

If alcohol has started hitting you harder in midlife, here’s why 👇

During perimenopause, even one or two drinks can disrupt your sleep cycle, crank up cortisol, trigger night sweats and leave you feeling flat and foggy the next day.

That’s why so many women are swapping their evening prosecco for hormone-friendly mocktails that actually support their system instead of overwhelming it - and with our easy to make mocktail recipes you can still feel festive without having to deal with any of the repercussions 🥂

Comment “Mocktail” and we’ll send the hormone-friendly recipes straight to you.

16/12/2025

If your sleep has fallen apart this month then this is for you. 

So many women in perimenopause find that new beds, late nights, rich food, alcohol, noise, stress and hormone shifts combine into a perfect storm that wakes them at 3am and leaves them shattered by morning.

And you still need your body to function as normal - work, family, hosting, decision-making, all while running on fumes.

Preparing your mind and your body for the festive period can be easier said than done, but there are a few things you can do to get a good night’s sleep, wherever you are.

💤 Wind down time
💤 Magnesium rich foods
💤 Making a portable sleep kit

Try them out and let us know below which ones have worked for you - and if you’ve got any other things that help you, please share them in the comments - as it might be the exact help another woman needs today 🙏

15/12/2025

If Christmas Day leaves you feeling overstimulated, tense, or on the verge of tears this should help 🙏

Perimenopause brings a more sensitive nervous system - and the noise, heat and constant togetherness of Christmas can push you past your limits before you even realise it.

The good news though is that your body can settle quickly when you give it simple, grounding moments.

talks us through some small exercises that can help you find your footing again.

You deserve a day where you feel centred, connected, and able to enjoy what’s in front of you - not powered by adrenaline or guilt.

If you’re carving out space for calm this Christmas, tell us one thing you’re giving yourself permission to do. Your idea might be exactly what another woman needs today💛

13/12/2025

Not long to go now! And if it’s all been a little chaotic so far, this is your chance to win the ultimate calm-restoring bundle – created to help you unwind, reset and feel supported through the festive season and beyond.

One lucky winner will receive:

A 2-month supply of both our award-winning Better Gut probiotic and our deeply calming Better Night formulation, plus…

A beautifully curated wellness bundle from including a mix of organic hot chocolates, whole-leaf teas, matcha and decaf coffee – a nourishing edit designed to support energy, stress, sleep and daily wellbeing throughout peri and menopause

✨To enter:

✨Follow and

✨Like this post

✨Tag a friend in the comments who also who deserves a moment of calm

Giveaway ends at midnight on Tuesday, 16th December 2025. The winner will be selected at random and contacted via Instagram. UK entrants only. No purchase necessary. Not sponsored, endorsed or administered by Instagram.

12/12/2025

If your cravings feel louder than ever this December, there’s a real reason for it - and it has nothing to do with discipline.

In midlife, your stress response gets quicker, your blood sugar gets more sensitive, and the smallest trigger can leave you reaching for quick fuel before you’ve even realised what’s happening.

This is why so many women feel like they eat well and exercise regularly but still crave sugar when they get stressed. 

It’s a physiological chain reaction where cortisol rises, blood sugar dips and your brain goes searching for the fastest relief it knows.

And when your mornings start on empty or caffeine is your first meal of the day, those cravings land even harder.

A few small tweaks can make a big impact through, and we’d love to know which one these you’re going to try first 👇

09/12/2025

If your tummy has felt tighter, heavier, or more unpredictable than normal, you’re not alone.

 December puts your gut under more pressure than usual, richer food, more alcohol, rushed meals, late nights and a nervous system that’s already stretched thin in midlife.

During perimenopause, your gut reacts faster to stress and stimulation. That’s why bloating can feel bigger, last longer, and show up even when you’re not “overeating.”

The good news is your gut responds quickly to the smallest changes.  Eating slower, pairing fibre with the foods you love, spacing alcohol and giving your digestion a moment to catch up can make a noticeable difference, even during party season.

If your stomach has felt unsettled lately, your body just needs a bit more care than usual while your hormones are working harder behind the scenes.

Save this for the next time you feel puffy, heavy, or out of balance.

08/12/2025

December hits differently when you’re in perimenopause. Your mind is full, your energy feels stretched, and your body reacts to every extra sprinkle of stress.

And yet so many women move through this month silently struggling, assuming they “should” be coping better.

Jane Pangbourne, founder of , reminds us that December overload isn’t a personal failing. It’s a hormonal load.

Your cortisol is already high, your emotions are closer to the surface your cycle becomes unpredictable and your bandwidth shrinks, even if your to-do list doesn’t.

And this is exactly why boundaries matter more than ever.

A small change in your choices, your pace or your expectations can protect your energy in ways that genuinely change how your body feels.

So if you’re entering December feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or out of sync with yourself - you’re in the right place.

And we’d love to for you to share one boundary you’re choosing this week 🙏

05/12/2025

There’s always someone who thinks menopause is something you should simply “push through” 🙄

But anyone living it knows how dismissive that mindset feels - especially when symptoms hit your sleep, your mood, your memory, your energy and even your confidence.

You don’t “just get on” with night sweats. 
You don’t “just get on” with anxiety spikes or cravings or the bloating that makes you look six months pregnant by lunchtime.

You support your body. You learn what it’s asking for. You give yourself the care you’ve earned.

Women in midlife deserve understanding, not minimising. 

You’re navigating physical, emotional and hormonal shifts that deserve proper information and proper support.

If you refuse to shrink yourself for anyone else’s comfort, you’re in the right place - so make sure you like this post so that the algorithm brings us back to you.

04/12/2025

If you’ve been doing “everything right”, eating well, moving your body, staying consistent and the weight still isn’t shifting then you need to stop being so hard on yourself.

As our Head of Nutrion speaks about here, in perimenopause your hormones change the way your body handles everything: 

🔥 Metabolism slows 
🔥 Blood sugar becomes harder to regulate 
🔥Cravings creep in 
🔥 Fat storage around the middle increases 
🔥 Energy becomes unpredictable

Better Metabolism was created for women in this exact place. 

Inside the formula is a powerful blend of nutrients and botanicals including berberine, cinnamon, chromium and myo-inositol.

All of these ingredients have been chosen to support healthy blood sugar balance, cravings, energy and help your metabolism to be so much more efficient.

Does this sounds what you need rather than another hour on the stairmaster?

If so, comment ‘Better Metabolism’ below and we’ll DM you right away 💪

02/12/2025

If your bloating gets worse through the day, your mood swings feel unpredictable, or the brain fog keeps knocking your confidence - your gut may be the reason, not your willpower, routine or age.

explains that when hormones fluctuate during perimenopause, they disrupt the balance of gut bacteria that help your body manage oestrogen.

When that balance shifts, everything feels off, digestion, mood, sleep, energy, cravings, and even your ability to think clearly.

Many women try diets, supplements, or even HRT and still struggle because the gut microbiome hasn’t been supported.

That’s where Better Gut makes such a difference.

It’s a probiotic specifically designed for women in midlife, targeting the gut–hormone link that drives so many symptoms.

And many women often report flatter stomachs, clearer thinking and steadier moods within weeks 🙌

If you’re tired of feeling out of sync, this is your sign to support your gut properly - comment ‘Better Gut’ below and we’ll DM you all the information.

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