Charlie Reid

P. Charlie Reid, MPH, CHHC, AADP
Menopause & Nutrition Coach
Proud Founder of The Joy of menopause

12/26/2025

Start your day with calm, not chaos, after the holiday feast...

Morning tea is more than a cozy ritual; it’s a small habit with big benefits, especially after the holidays when your body is craving balance.

Why morning tea works:
• Gentle hydration – rehydrates without shocking your system like coffee can.
• Supports digestion – warm liquids (like ginger, peppermint, or fennel tea) ease bloating and post-feast heaviness.
• Calms stress – herbal and green teas help reduce stress signals that can slow digestion.
• Hormone-friendly – less cortisol spike than coffee, keeping energy steady.
• Antioxidants – support metabolism, liver function, and gut health.
• Intentional start – a few mindful minutes with a warm mug signals your body to slow down.

💡 Pro tip: Drink your tea first, then enjoy breakfast, and save coffee for after. Your digestion and hormones will thank you!

12/25/2025

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

As we wrap up the year, I hope you find moments of peace, reflection, and genuine connection, whether with loved ones, in nature, or simply with yourself.

This season is a reminder that rest and self-care aren’t luxuries, they’re essential. Taking the time to recharge allows us to show up fully, both personally and professionally, in the year ahead.

Thank you for being part of my network, for your trust, and for the inspiration you bring. May your holidays be filled with joy, gratitude, and meaningful moments.

Here’s to a peaceful and empowering festive season!

12/23/2025

“Seven days isn’t enough.”

Actually… it’s perfect.

Long enough to calm inflammation, reset digestion, and steady cravings.
Short enough to fit into real life during the holidays.
Structured enough to feel supported, not overwhelmed, restricted, or starting over (again).

If all-or-nothing plans leave you exhausted, this is your sweet spot.

The 7-Day Hormone-Smart Reset is designed for this season, so you can enjoy the holidays and still feel energized, clear-headed, and in control of your body.

Don’t wait until January to fix what you can support right now.

Join the reset today and give your hormones exactly what they need this holiday.

👉 Start your 7-day hormone reset now. Link in bio!

12/22/2025

Feeling drained, bloated, or stuck in a cycle of cravings? You’re not alone, and the good news is, you don’t have to wait months to feel better.

Clients often notice real improvements in energy, digestion, and cravings in just the first week of structured, hormone-aware nutrition. That’s right, small, smart interventions can produce big, lasting changes when done correctly.

The 7-Day Hormone-Smart Reset isn’t about restriction or guessing what works. It’s a clear, simple, science-backed plan designed to give you:

More energy to feel alive and present

Improved digestion so your body feels lighter and balanced

Cravings under control without guilt or deprivation

Clarity and structure so you can finally take charge of your hormones

Stop feeling at the mercy of your hormones and start your week, or the new year, feeling confident, energized, and in control.

🔗 Get started with your 7-Day Hormone-Smart Reset today! >>> https://pages.charliereid.net/7-day-reset

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12/19/2025

Hormones determine how your body metabolizes food.

When estrogen and progesterone fluctuate, blood glucose becomes more volatile, cortisol increases, and cravings intensify. Traditional “clean eating” approaches are rarely effective because they ignore the underlying hormonal drivers.

The 7-Day Hormone-Smart Reset is designed to strategically rebalance meals using the protein-fiber-healthy-fat framework that supports blood sugar regulation, reduces cortisol-related symptoms, and improves energy and focus within days.

Enrollment is now open and spots are limited.
Access the program now and begin your reset this week.
Link in the comments.

12/17/2025

Hello, gorgeous! Are you feeling like you’re doing “all the right things” but still battling bloating, fatigue, and stubborn belly fat? You’re not failing; it’s your hormones.

Midlife changes the rules, and what worked before just doesn’t anymore. I know, I've been there...

My new blog explains why healthy eating feels harder now and what actually helps your body feel steady, calm, and energized again.

You deserve clarity, not confusion, my love. Take a few minutes to read it today, you and your body will thank you.

Tap the link to read the full blog >>> https://thejoyofmenopause.com/why-eating-well-stops-working-in-perimenopause-and-what-actually-does/

12/12/2025

Men and women both decline… just for different biological reasons.

And here’s why this matters right now:

Testosterone in men declines like a slow drip.
Estrogen and progesterone in women fall off a cliff.

Different engines.
Same roadblocks: fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and shrinking performance capacity.

Men are seeing:
• Decreasing testosterone
• Slower muscle recovery
• Rising visceral fat
• Reduced drive and focus
(Research: PMC7350869)

Women are facing:
• Rapid hormonal decline
• Sleep disruption
• Heightened anxiety or irritability
• Metabolic challenges
(Research: PMC9244492)

Shared impacts for both:
• More inflammation
• Poorer glucose control
• Lower stress tolerance
• Slower cognition

Here’s the urgent truth:
This shift is happening earlier, faster, and with more impact than most workplaces realize.
Ignoring it isn’t neutral; it’s costly. Energy drops. Productivity drops. Focus drops. Burnout spikes.

Bottom line:
Biology doesn’t wait. And neither should we.

If this resonates, share it with your HR team, leadership, or colleagues who need to understand what’s really driving performance declines. Awareness is the first step, action is the next.

12/10/2025

Every experienced employee is undergoing biological changes that affect performance. Most companies have no strategy for it.”

There’s a performance shift happening inside organizations, and it’s being misread.

It’s not burnout.
It’s not disengagement.
It’s physiology.

This shows up in your most trusted leaders, often just one door down from the CEO.

Chronic stress elevates cortisol.
Cortisol increases wear & tear on the body, mind, and confidence
Executive brain function (decision-making, focus, emotional regulation) frays.

Research shows that stress reduces prefrontal cortex function in men and women; this effect is amplified by hormone changes.

The impact isn’t uniform:
• Men: Gradual testosterone decline in mid-30s that affects stamina, recovery, and cognition.
• Women: Hormone fluctuations during menopause transition disrupt sleep + Energy cognitive clarity.

Have you noticed these subtle shifts in yourself, a colleague, or other senior leaders? You’re not imagining it.

I’m hosting a confidential executive roundtable for 15 person.

Executive Roundtable | Dec 11 | 12:30–1:30 PM ET
Request your private invitation >> https://calendly.com/joyofmenopause/executive-roundtable-virtual

12/08/2025

“All your most experienced employees are undergoing biological changes that impact performance. Most organizations have no strategy for it.”

Executives. Entrepreneurs. High-achieving professionals, men and women, are often running decade-long, high-stress marathons in bodies that were never designed for that load.

Here’s what’s happening beneath the surface:

Chronic stress → elevated cortisol → increased allostatic load.
That stress load directly affects the brain’s executive center, decision-making, memory, and emotional regulation begin to fray. Research shows sustained stress reduces prefrontal cortex activity in both men and women, triggering hormonal shifts that amplify the impact (Harvard Health).

How it shows up:

• Men: Declining testosterone is associated with lower stamina, slower recovery, and measurable cognitive decline with age (Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience).
• Women: Fluctuating estrogen disrupts sleep, attention, and cognitive clarity; hormonal changes play a key role in sex-based differences in brain health (American Heart Association).

Layer in increased visceral fat, which drives inflammation and further impairs brain signaling, and performance drops:
Reaction time slows. Focus weakens. Creativity dulls.

Multiple studies link obesity and inflammation to lower cognitive performance, while nutrition patterns emphasizing plant-forward eating and stress reduction are shown to support brain structure, function, and resilience (PubMed; Cambridge University Press).

The more successful and driven someone has been, the harder this physiological shift can hit, because effort alone no longer overrides biology.

Ignoring it isn’t neutral.
Addressing it is a leadership advantage.

References:
Harvard Health – Stress and your health
American Heart Association – Hormones and brain health differences
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience – Testosterone, aging, and cognition
PubMed – Obesity and cognitive performance
Cambridge University Press – Diet, brain structure, and function

12/04/2025

The first session of the Executive Roundtable is happening today at 12:30 PM, and you’re invited.

If you’re leading teams through shifting workforce expectations, performance changes, and the realities shaping 2026 and beyond, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Bring your questions. This isn’t a one-way presentation, it’s an open, strategic discussion designed to give you clarity, perspective, and immediately useful insight.

Registration link will be posted shortly, or comment below and I’ll send you the direct link.

Registration link >> https://calendly.com/joyofmenopause/executive-roundtable-virtual

See you at 12:30 PM.

12/03/2025

Midlife performance shifts aren’t a sign of aging; they’re the biological disruptions no one is talking about.
And they’re hitting your highest-value leaders first.

We will discuss what’s actually driving the slowdown in leaders 40+ and why early-adopter companies are already reshaping their workforce strategy heading into 2026.

If performance, retention, or organizational stability land on your desk, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.

We’re only opening 15 seats per session, and they fill fast.
Save your spot before the room closes.

Comment INVITE for the private executive briefing
Or book your seat through the link now to secure your spot.

Tap the link to register >>> https://calendly.com/joyofmenopause/executive-roundtable-virtual

12/02/2025

Back from the holiday and ready to reclaim your leadership edge?

Join us for this week’s Executive Roundtable, December 4 or 11, 2025, from 12:30–1:30 PM, where we’ll tackle the real drivers of high-performance leadership:

• The Midlife Performance Loop
• Why stress + hormones + metabolism changes hit leaders first
• How these shifts can masquerade as cognitive decline
• What companies can do right now to protect and elevate top performers
• The implications for 2026 retention, productivity, and high-stakes decision-making

This isn’t another wellness challenge; it’s your chance to solve the performance equation at the root.

Seats are limited. Tap the link for registration >>> https://calendly.com/joyofmenopause/executive-roundtable-virtual

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