Bendy Menopause

Bendy Menopause Vanessa Weiland, NP, HT, MSCP (she/her). Founder of Phases Clinic in Washington State (Telehealth, Shoreline, North Bend). Click the bio for free quiz & more!

We specialize in menopause and hypermobility care where science meets compassion.

03/17/2026

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03/16/2026

Many people think being “super flexible” is a good thing. And sometimes it is.

But with hypermobility, joints can be more lax than they should be. When that happens, the muscles often have to work overtime to stabilize the body — which can lead to chronic muscle tension and pain.

In this clip from my conversation with Yewande Banire, FNP-C, we talk about why people who were naturally “bendy” growing up — great at yoga, gymnastics, or dance — may later discover there’s more going on.

For some, it’s related to Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a connective tissue condition that can take years to diagnose.

👉 Watch the full conversation on YouTube. Link in bio!

03/13/2026

Many people fall asleep with the TV on.

The problem is the unpredictable sounds that can briefly wake the brain throughout the night—often without you realizing it.

If you like background noise, consider something steady and calming instead. A simple bedtime routine can also help signal your brain that it’s time to sleep.

👉Read the full blog post: "A Safer Way to Rebuild Energy in Hypermobility and Dysautonomia"

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Midlife can bring emotional weight and numbness. Ketamine-assisted therapy may help you reconnect with yourself.It suppo...
03/12/2026

Midlife can bring emotional weight and numbness. Ketamine-assisted therapy may help you reconnect with yourself.

It supports new neural connections, shifts stuck thought patterns, and may help with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain.

👉 Read the full blog post – link in bio!

03/11/2026

If lists and planners haven’t solved your overwhelm, you’re not alone.

Executive function skills like planning, task initiation, time management, and emotional regulation are brain-based — and influenced by dopamine, hormones, and stress.

In this clip, executive function and ADHD coach Danielle McCurdy explains what executive function coaching really is and how it helps.

👉 Watch the full YouTube video — link in bio!

✨New blog post is live.What Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Can Help With (And Why I Decided to Try It Myself)Vanessa shares h...
03/10/2026

✨New blog post is live.

What Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Can Help With (And Why I Decided to Try It Myself)

Vanessa shares her personal experience and discusses how ketamine-assisted therapy may help with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain.

👉Read the full blog post. Link in bio!

Perimenopause is way less talked about than it should be.Brain fog. ADHD-like symptoms. Heavy periods. Being told you're...
03/10/2026

Perimenopause is way less talked about than it should be.

Brain fog. ADHD-like symptoms. Heavy periods. Being told you're “too young.”

These are real experiences many go through—but rarely hear explained.

Swipe through some of the most relatable posts women are saying about perimenopause.

👉 Follow along on Threads for more discussions like this.

03/06/2026

I often tell my patients you want the association between your bed and sleep to be like peanut butter and jelly. If something weakens that connection—watching TV in bed, working in your bedroom, or lying awake hoping to fall asleep—it may be time to change the routine. Instead, wait until you’re fully sleepy, then get into bed so your brain keeps that strong relationship between bed and sleep.

👉Read the full blog post: "A Safer Way to Rebuild Energy in Hypermobility and Dysautonomia"

Link in bio!

Have you noticed that focusing, staying organized, or following through on tasks feels harder than it used to? Hormonal ...
03/06/2026

Have you noticed that focusing, staying organized, or following through on tasks feels harder than it used to? Hormonal changes during perimenopause can affect executive function, memory, and motivation.

Join me in conversation with coach Danielle McCurdy as we explore why these changes happen and practical tips to manage them.

Click the link to watch the full YouTube video: https://youtu.be/XAXBw69IrEE
Title: "ADHD in Perimenopause: Why Focus, Memory, and Motivation Change in Midlife"

Connect with Danielle:
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Website: https://daniellemccurdy.co.uk

✨ New Blog Post! ✨Menopause isn’t just for women. Hormones—and the people who experience hormonal transitions—are much m...
03/05/2026

✨ New Blog Post! ✨

Menopause isn’t just for women. Hormones—and the people who experience hormonal transitions—are much more complicated than that.

Learn why menopause may be better understood as a hormonal transition that can occur in many bodies, at many times, and in many contexts. 🌈

👉Read the blog. Link in bio!

03/04/2026

Sleep is one of the main things we have control over.

In menopause and hypermobility, being stable in your wake time helps set your rhythms, energy, and nervous system stability.

Choosing a specific bedtime alone doesn’t have the same effect.

👉Read the full blog post: "A Safer Way to Rebuild Energy in Hypermobility and Dysautonomia"

Link in bio!

🌸 Celebrate International Women’s Day in Seattle!Join me at a powerful rally and march honoring women’s courage and resi...
03/03/2026

🌸 Celebrate International Women’s Day in Seattle!

Join me at a powerful rally and march honoring women’s courage and resilience. Enjoy an inspiring lineup of speakers, poetry, and music, all celebrating bravery in the face of injustice. This event is intersectional and inclusive — ADA access and ASL interpretation will be provided.

🗓 When: Sunday, March 8 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
📍Where: Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Be brave. Stand together. Celebrate women.

👉 Click the Link to Register: https://linktr.ee/womensgroupdm

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