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Perimenopause Naturopath | Weight Loss Nutritionist

I’m Susie & I help perimenopausal women have glowing skin, abundant energy, symptom relief and healthy weight loss with my proven method, so that there’s no more confusion or frustration. "Create a life that feels good on the inside, not just one that looks good from the outside" - Anon

This quote encompasses the vision of Susie Garden Wellness - To inspire people to make positive changes in their lives - to be happier, more connected to family and friends, healthier physically and to live consciously.

18/02/2026

January feels powerful because dopamine is often relatively high. It still has that holiday vibe. It’s fresh. It feels exciting.

By February, that dopamine spike fades.

Your hormones did not magically reset on January 1. Your nervous system is still coming down from the holiday period. Cortisol may still be elevated. Sleep debt may be catching up.

So if February feels harder, it is not because you failed. It is because your biology is adjusting.

17/02/2026

In clinic, I keep coming back to three simple foundations. Stabilise your blood sugar. Protect your sleep. Calm your nervous system.

When those three are supported, energy improves, cravings settle, and weight loss feels less like a fight.

It doesn’t have to be extreme. Often it’s just three balanced meals, enough protein, an earlier night, and gentler movement.

If you’re not sure where to begin, choose one foundation this week and start there.

And if you’d like personalised support, you can book a Peri Weight Loss Assessment and we’ll map it out together. 🤍

10/02/2026

That February slump isn’t a motivation issue.

It’s your nervous system coming down after weeks of stress, decisions, and caring for everyone else.

In midlife, shifting oestrogen and progesterone change how your body handles stress, sleep, recovery, and metabolism, which is why your old routines can suddenly feel harder and changes show up around energy and the waist even when habits haven’t shifted much.

In the episode, I talk about what actually helps now: strength training paired with smarter protein timing, gentle movement to support your nervous system, and choosing one supportive focus instead of trying to fix everything at once.

Tune in today thru the link in my bio! ♥️

07/02/2026

Perimenopause doesn’t just affect your cycle.
It changes how motivation works in your brain.

Fluctuating hormones, poorer sleep, blood sugar swings, and higher stress load all make willpower unreliable at this stage of life. And that’s why relying on motivation alone starts to feel exhausting.

Routines matter more now because they remove decision-making, reduce stress on the nervous system, and keep you moving forward even on low-energy days.

This isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing what your body can actually sustain. ✨

03/02/2026

Breast tenderness in perimenopause is more common than most women realise.

And no, it’s not “just something you have to put up with.”

In this FLASHBACK episode, I explain why hormonal shifts can make breast tissue more sensitive at this stage, and share a few simple ways to support your body gently and safely.

🎧 Listen via the link in bio!

31/01/2026

Love a good client tell-all! Here’s what Emma and Charmaine has to say about The Glow Protocol 🫣🌸

27/01/2026

If changing habits feels harder after 40, it’s not because you’ve lost your edge. Your body, stress load, and sleep have changed the rules.

In this week’s episode, I explain why trying to do it all alone often backfires in perimenopause and menopause, and how the right kind of support turns exhausting effort into steady progress.

We talk hormones, stress, decision fatigue, and why consistency beats perfection at this stage of life.

If you’re tired of starting over every Monday, this conversation offers a calmer, more supportive way forward. 🩵

26/01/2026

Not all wellness programs are created equal, especially for women in midlife.

If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause, a program needs to support more than just food and movement. It should work with your hormones, your nervous system, and the reality of your life.

The five non-negotiables I look for are hormone assessment, personalised nutrition, real accountability, an inflammation-aware approach, and nervous system support. Miss any one of these, and progress often feels harder than it needs to be.

If you’ve tried programs that felt generic or exhausting, this is why.

Save this for later, and listen to the previous podcast episode if you want to understand what actually matters at this stage of life. 🩵🩵

20/01/2026

Feeling flat and over the “new year, new you” noise?

You’re not broken. Motivation just works differently in perimenopause and menopause.

In this episode, I explain why willpower dips, how hormones affect motivation, and how to build momentum without waiting to feel ready. Think small starts, steady routines, and simple foundations that actually fit a tired life.

No extremes.
No pushing harder.
Just calmer structure that supports your body and nervous system.

That said, what’s one ten-minute win you can choose today?

13/01/2026

If your body feels “stuck” even though you’re doing all the things that used to work, this is for you.

In this week’s episode, I explain why perimenopause and menopause change how your body responds to stress, food, and movement, and why biology often prioritises safety over change during this phase. It’s not a discipline issue. It’s your hormones, stress system, and metabolism trying to protect you.

We talk through what’s really happening with cortisol, insulin, inflammation, and fluid retention, and why pushing harder often backfires. Then I share what actually helps your system feel safe enough to respond again, using structure, nourishment, sleep, and nervous system support.

If you’re tired of guessing and want clarity instead of more rules, listen to the episode now.

🎧 Tap the link in my bio to tune in!

09/01/2026

When you support your nervous system with steady meals, enough protein, gentler training, better sleep, and real recovery, weight loss starts to feel less like a battle and more like a response.

Save this if nothing has been working lately. This piece is often the missing one! 🙏🏽🩵

07/01/2026

I open the new year on the podcast by naming the quiet heaviness so many women feel in their 40s, 50s and beyond, and I explain why “what’s the point?” is often a hormonal response rather than a lack of willpower.

Tune in now through link in bio! 🥂

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