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What’s the Deal with Shame and Stigma About Menopause? body image menopause Oct 30, 2023

 

Many of us have felt these emotions. But why?

 

By Selene Yeager

 

Shame is defined at dictionary.com as “a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior.” Stigma? That’s “a mark of disgrace associated...

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Menopause is a Great Time to Let Yourself Go body image mindset Sep 19, 2023

Seriously. My 17-year-old self would be horrified, and I love it.

 

By Selene Yeager

 

I was walking my dog around the block the other day, and after chatting with another woman strolling her two floppy-eared hounds, it occurred to me that I had no idea what my hair looked like. Had I...

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4 Unsexy Habits that Improve Health and Performance During Menopause body image hormones mobility sleep Jul 25, 2023

No “weird tricks” or “hacks.” Just sound and science-based advice.

 

By Selene Yeager

 

What tips or tricks do you swear by that have helped you through the menopause transition? I get that question a lot when I’m interviewed for other podcasts and...

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Let’s All Try the Optimal Energy Diet body image nutrition Jul 18, 2023

 

Instead of cutting calories, see what happens when you eat enough.

 

By Selene Yeager

 

Like many of you, I grew up with the mentality that you should always be “watching what you eat” and aiming to “eat less.” Even while racing on a professional level,...

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3 Key Nutrition Nuggets for Active Menopausal Women body image nutrition Jul 05, 2023

Here’s a rundown of the latest nutrition research for optimizing your performance and health.

 

By Selene Yeager

 

As we enter—and eventually exit—the menopause transition, our nutritional needs change, especially as active women who continue to train, workout, and...

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How to Build a Better Body Image in Menopause body image Sep 12, 2022

Many women struggle during the menopause transition. Here’s what can help.   

 

By Selene Yeager



Body image is a lifelong battle for many women. Even when our hormones are at their most predictable and stable, many of us struggle. Those struggles often get worse when we...

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My “Menopause Face” body image Jul 28, 2021

Our menopause faces are badass and beautiful, no insecurities (or fixes) necessary.

 

By Selene Yeager 

 

A couple of weeks ago, someone reposted a clip from The Doctors (a long-running syndicated talk show reportedly featuring the latest health headlines), which aired earlier this...

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