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Hi, I'm Julie a Holistic clinical Nutritionist and I help Women through Perimenopause naturally. Thyroid, PCOS, PMS, Endometriosis? I can help.

I help busy Women find the root cause of hormone imbalance, heal and thrive. I can help you get your mojo back.

31/10/2025

It’s been 3 years since my mask cracked. 3 years since I developed Bell’s Palsy.

What I did not realise at the time was that I was not just losing movement on one side of my face, I was about to drop the mask I was wearing.

The one performing, smiling, holding everything together on the outside while the inside crumbled.

As I reflect, I see that Bell’s Palsy wasn’t just a random event, it was the breaking point after years in survival mode

Bell’s palsy was a physical manifestation of a nervous system pushed beyond its capacity, over and over again. And while by all accounts I appear mostly healed, my face still reminds me if I overdo it or if I simply just need to stop and rest.

Interestingly the left side of our body is the feminine side, are we receiving or are we only giving?

Are we allowing ourselves the same care we give to others?

Clearly that balance was out.

The healing wasn’t just about facial symmetry. It became about truth.

Slowing down. Letting softness in. Letting myself be seen, really seen, not just the carefully curated version.

This story isn’t just mine.

Many midlife women reach a point where the mask begins to crack
Where the nervous system says 'enough.'

We can’t carry all of this anymore!

We can’t keep pretending we are ok when we are not.

It’s not weakness.

It’s a call back to balance and wholeness.

If you’re in your own cracking-open season, know this: it’s not the end of you.

It’s the beginning of your metamorphosis 🦋

28/10/2025

Most women will enter perimenopause in their 40's because perimenopause is the 2-12 ish years prior to menopause. The average age women stop menstruating in NZ is 52. You may, like me even start perimenopause in your late 30's!

The first hormone to decline is progesterone. This is why fertility slows. Progesterone is a calming hormone so one of the first symptoms may be an inability to handle stress like you used to.

Alongside progesterone slowly declining, in the earlier part of perimenopause estrogen is actually surging higher than ever. It might be surging to twice the levels you experienced between 25-35!

So you might be having PMS on steroids at the same time as having less calm in the farm. What goes up must come down too so you may also have symptoms from estrogen withdrawal.

All of this can be happening while your cycle length is still the same or maybe shortened. We don't tend to skip cycles until we get further along.

This is why I don't talk about balancing your hormones in perimenopause as it is a natural time of flux. It does not mean there is nothing we can do though!

Supporting secondary hormone production (our adrenals can give us a nice buffer), support estrogen clearance, supporting blood sugar balance, repleting nutrients and dealing with any underlying imbalances, deficiencies and inflammation can go a really long way to helping you feel better while your body recalibrates.

Perimenopause doesn’t have to feel like chaos. With the right support, it can be a time of renewal and reconnection with your body. If your symptoms are taking over your life and you’re ready to get to your root cause and feel calm, energised, and clear-headed again reach out and we can make a plan 💚

Let me know if you have any questions or anything to share, always love hearing your story ✨

12/09/2025

Oh yes! 🤣

22/08/2025

Thank you to those who like/comment or message me to say that my posts help you - just when I am ready to give up you remind me of my why and I appreciate you 🥰 The algorithm is not always my friend.

Happy Friday yo! x

20/08/2025

Worsening PMS? Breast tenderness? Heavier menstrual flow? Pre menstrual or menstrual headaches? Irritability? Fluid retention?

If you’re ticking a few of these, you’re definitely not alone.

In perimenopause your body is recalibrating. Before estrogen lowers it is surging wildly. In your 40's you might even be experiencing levels twice as high as your 30's at times!

When clearance of used oestrogen is sluggish, symptoms get louder.

The liver packages it, bile sends it to the gut, and fibre plus a regular bowel motion take it out. If that loop is slow (super common), or gut microbes are out of balance, oestrogen can be recirculated in an even more volatile form.

Poor sleep and alcohol can add fuel.

What can you do?

• Focus on balanced meals. By now you likely have my balanced meal planner if not let me know. Ensure adequate protein at every meal for Phase II support. Clearance relies on adequate amino acids (from protein - not juice fasting)
• Eat brassica vegetables daily (broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, rocket)
• Focus on getting enough fibre and b vitamins plus steady hydration
• Ensure you are having at least a regular daily bowel motion
• Gentle movement and sweat, low alcohol, morning light, evening dark and a calm wind-down before bed

If this sounds like you, we can go deeper 1-1 and get really specific for your unique needs. The GEMM protocol I use to restore gut ecology just so happens to be the best support for Phase II detox so oestrogen clears more smoothly.

Get in touch if you would like me to map you a personal plan 💚

Any questions on this? You can also join the wise woman group if you want to ask questions in private (or DM me)

18/08/2025

It’s never too late to start listening to your body’s wisdom.
I remember going to my first yoga classes and feeling awkward about rubbing my own feet or giving myself a hug.

Not surprising… I’d spent years disconnecting from my body, silencing her signals.

There was the time my gut clearly told me my then-partner was lying. I ignored it because I couldn't deal with it at the time.
The red flags in my next relationship that made my nervous system ping? Brushed them off as me “overreacting.” Soon the gaslighting was pretty much taken as truth.

And it wasn’t just in relationships.
I pushed through pain, exhaustion and discomfort.
Ignored signs of imbalance and dis-ease.
Stayed up late when my body begged for rest.
Turned my back on her when she didn't fit the 'ideal'.

The truth is - your body always knows before you do.

The nervous system, gut, and hormones pick up on imbalance or stress before your mind steps in.

When we keep overriding those signals, we dull the connection.
We forget how to tell the difference between thriving and just surviving.
Which is why sometimes we don’t realise how bad something was until it's gone.

When I healed my thyroid I was mind blown at how clear my head was, I wanted everyone to feel like that (hence why I am here doing this 😅)

Somatic practices helped me find my way back.

I started noticing the whispers again, how my body shifts around certain people, after certain foods, in certain environments. And I began trusting those cues.

The Early Signals Spectrum:

Whispers: subtle “meh” feelings, slight energy drop, vague unease.
Nudges: muscle tension, racing mind, slow recovery.
Shouts: gut clenching, nervous system activation, inflammatory flares.

Now, I am strengthening the connection after recent tests by ensuring I am conscious not to override my body wisdom anymore. Nothing or no one is worth self abandonment!

Somatic practices help me to grow too when old wounds are triggered. To remind myself I am safe now and in charge.

My body tells me the truth. My only job is to listen – to my body, not my head and most certainly not to anyone telling me how I should feel or that what I feel is wrong ❤

12/08/2025

Why Adrenal Health Matters More Than Ever in Perimenopause:

Some cultures do not have the word “perimenopause” in their language. Women move through midlife with fewer symptoms and more ease until they just stop bleeding.

Why the contrast?

One big reason is the adrenal buffer.

Your ovaries don’t just switch off one day, your adrenal glands are designed to gently pick up some of the hormone production as your cycles slow down. This “handover” should be smoot, but only if your adrenals have the capacity to take on the job.

Here’s the thing: in many Western lifestyles, our adrenals are already maxed out before perimenopause starts.

Years of stress without recovery

Blood sugar highs and lows

Over-scheduled lives with little true rest

Constant “on” mode from caffeine, screens, and urgency culture

Constant bombardment of environmental toxins

Nutrient deficiencies

When those stressed-out adrenals are asked to take on hormone backup duty, it’s like handing a double shift to someone who’s already been working overtime for years.

The result?

Hot flushes that leave you dripping

Mood swings that feel like you’re not yourself

Fatigue no amount of coffee can fix

Sleep that never feels refreshing

Sugar or salt cravings that keep pulling you off track

Mid section bloat and meno belly

Perimenopause symptoms aren’t just about “declining hormones” it's about the transition and recalibration. You will miss some of your secondary backup hormone buffer if your stress system is running on fumes. You will feel every bump in the road that much more.

Its never too late to support your adrenals though and it will mean:

Your transition feels steadier and more graceful

You have energy for the life you actually want to live

You’re less at the mercy of cravings and mood swings

You can sleep deeply and wake feeling restored

Other women in the world likely don’t get a “perimenopause label” because their bodies are better supported for the transition

Your adrenals are part of your hormone symphony because perimenopause is not just about 3 hormones.

In midlife, supporting secondary hormone production can change everything.

Do you want me to dive deeper into this? 💚

11/08/2025

Here’s how I can help you with a clear, personal, step by step roadmap to feeling energised, balanced, and back in control of your health.

🌱 Foundational Session
A 90-minute-deep dive into your health story so we can uncover what’s driving your symptoms and map out your personalised next steps. You’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and a plan you can start implementing straight away.

🦋 Transformation Package
Three months of targeted strategies, practical tools, and ongoing guidance to restore your health, create healthy lifelong habits, and rebuild your health and resilience from the ground up.

🌳 Root Cause Reset
A blended 3-month program combining private consultations, online lessons, and group coaching to address symptoms at their source — so you can feel better now and protect your health for the future.

Learn more and book at www.nurturenutrition.co.nz/services

Reach out if you’d like a chat first and feel free to save this post for when you’re ready to take the next step 💚

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