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Revitalize Your Energy During Menopause
Menopause is a powerful transition. It’s a time when your body changes, your emotions shift, and your energy can feel like it’s slipping through your fingers. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to settle for feeling drained or overwhelmed. You can revitalize your energy and boost menopause vitality in ways that feel natural, nurturing, and empowering. I’m here to walk with you through this journey, sharing insights and practical tips that have helped me and many others fin
Kim Lorello
3 days ago4 min read


Perimenopause: It’s Basically Your Toddler Stage… All Over Again
If you’ve ever looked at yourself mid-perimenopause meltdown and thought, “Why am I like this?!” — you are absolutely not alone. In fact… being in perimenopause is a lot like re-entering your toddler stage. (Only this time, we’re juggling careers, caretaking, and trying to remember where we put our glasses.) The comparison isn’t just funny — it’s surprisingly accurate. Hormones are fluctuating rapidly, your body is rewiring itself, and your brain is trying to keep up with cha
Kim Lorello
Nov 135 min read


Embracing Focus During Menopause: A Guide to Reclaiming Your Attention
You sit down to write, plan, or finish a task — and somehow you’re refilling your coffee, scrolling your phone, and switching tabs before you’ve even started. You want to focus, but your brain just won’t settle. If this sounds familiar, you’re not broken. You’re in a stage of life where your hormones — and your brain — are changing in real, measurable ways. 🧠 What’s Really Happening in Your Brain Both perimenopause and menopause bring major shifts in estrogen and progester
Kim Lorello
Oct 273 min read


🌿 Reigniting Your Spark
The Midlife Shift No One Prepares You For Perimenopause changes more than our hormones — it changes how we experience life. What once lit you up may now feel dull or routine. You might find yourself wondering, “Where did my spark go?” The truth is, nothing’s wrong with you. This is a season of transition — physically, emotionally, and energetically — and it can also be the beginning of something new and exciting. Why Excitement Feels Different Now As estrogen and progesterone
Kim Lorello
Oct 232 min read


🌿 When Your Cycle Goes Rogue: What Irregular Periods in Perimenopause Really Mean
For most of perimenopause, my periods stayed surprisingly regular — predictable enough that I could still plan my training, travel, and energy around them. But over the past six months, that’s changed. Some months my period shows up early, others it disappears completely. And when that rhythm shifted, I felt it everywhere — my energy, my sleep, my workouts, even my mood. It’s wild how much we rely on that internal rhythm without realizing it — until it’s gone. Suddenly, every
Kim Lorello
Oct 203 min read


Why So Many Women Struggle in Silence with Menopause and Mental Health
70% of Women Report Mood & Mental Health Changes A recent survey of women aged 35–54 revealed that seven out of ten experience changes in...
Kim Lorello
Oct 32 min read


In Perimenopause, Sometimes Less Is More
So many of us grew up believing that success comes from doing more—more workouts, more cardio, more dieting, more commitments. But during...
Kim Lorello
Sep 292 min read


Blood Sugar Swings in Perimenopause: What’s Happening in Your Body & How to Take Back Control
🌿 Why Perimenopause Changes Blood Sugar Perimenopause isn’t just about hot flashes and irregular cycles. Hormone shifts—especially...
Kim Lorello
Sep 232 min read


Estrogen in Perimenopause: What’s Really Happening Inside Your Body
Estrogen is one of the most important hormones for women’s health. It influences everything from your menstrual cycle and bone strength...
Kim Lorello
Sep 183 min read


Loss, Change, and Renewal: Reflections on 9/11 and Perimenopause
Every year on September 11th, we pause to remember. We remember the lives lost, the bravery shown, and the way the world shifted in an...
Kim Lorello
Sep 112 min read


Building Your Self-Care Foundation in Midlife
Self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity, especially during midlife and menopause. This life stage can bring big changes, from...
Kim Lorello
Sep 33 min read


Dopamine, Estrogen & Procrastination in Perimenopause: Why Motivation Feels So Hard (and What You Can Do About It)
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a to-do list, knowing exactly what needs to be done, but still not moving a muscle —you’re not...
Kim Lorello
Aug 283 min read


Consistency Over Perfection: Why Getting Back Up Is What Matters Most
Let’s be honest—these past few weeks have been rough. Not just for my clients, but for me, too. Yes, me , the coach. The one who teaches...
Kim Lorello
Aug 133 min read


Gut Check: Navigating GI Issues in Perimenopause and Beyond
If you’re noticing more bloating, gas, or reflux than you used to, you’re not alone. Digestive issues are a lesser-known but very real...
Kim Lorello
Aug 133 min read


🌀 Riding the Wave: How Period Fluctuations in Perimenopause Affect Your Energy
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: the way our periods shift during perimenopause—and how that affects...
Kim Lorello
Jul 283 min read


Calories In vs. Calories Out in Menopause: Why It’s Not That Simple
For years, we’ve heard the same message: 👉 “Just eat less and move more.” And while calories in vs. calories out has some truth to it,...
Kim Lorello
Jul 242 min read


Could My Sleep or Recovery Be Wrecking Me in Menopause?
I used to wear “go-go-go” like a badge of honor. Early mornings, packed days, workouts that left me drenched, and never skipping a to-do...
Kim Lorello
Jul 212 min read


Why You Might Be Getting Sick More Often in Perimenopause and Menopause
Let me be real with you: for a while, it felt like I was constantly sick. A sniffle from a friend? I’d be in bed the next day. Someone...
Kim Lorello
Jul 183 min read


Why Self-Care Isn’t Optional—Especially As We Age
Today I got news that rocked me: A friend of mine—someone who did everything right—passed away unexpectedly. She moved her body daily....
Kim Lorello
Jul 152 min read


“Perimenopause Fatigue Is Real—And It’s Not Just About Being Tired” What It Feels Like, What’s Causing It, and How to Start Feeling Like Yourself Again
😴It’s More Than Just Being Tired… Perimenopause fatigue isn’t your usual “I need a nap” kind of tired. It’s the bone-deep exhaustion...
Kim Lorello
Jul 103 min read
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