How I Moved Through Menopause Symptom-Free: My 5 Pillars for a Radiant Midlife

bodyunearthed
Dec 2
2 min read

Menopause is often framed as a storm: hot flashes, mood swings, fatigue, weight gain… the list goes on. But what if it didn’t have to be that way?

At 54, I’m moving through midlife with ease, vitality, and clarity — and I want to share how. The secret? A holistic approach that nurtures the body, mind, and spirit.

Here’s how I’ve stayed symptom-free and how you can too.

1. Nourishment: Feed Your Hormones, Not Just Your Hunger

Your body is a finely tuned machine, and what you put in it directly affects your hormones. For me, that means:

Hot lemon water every morning to kick start digestion and support liver cleansing
Celery juice on an empty stomach to flush toxins and create a clean internal environment
A heavy metal detox smoothie for breakfast to help eliminate everyday toxins
Minimal red meat, chicken, and pork; focus instead on fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole foods

The result? My liver is supported, my energy is steady, and my hormones flow more smoothly than I ever imagined possible.

2. Calm: Regulate Your Nervous System

Hormones follow the nervous system. When your body is in stress mode, your hormones struggle to balance. My daily calm practices include:

Somatic breathing to release tension and reduce cortisol
Gentle movement and stretching to keep energy flowing and support detoxification

When I take these minutes for myself each day, I notice fewer hot flashes, improved sleep, and a calmer mind.

3. Emotional Release: Clear What Your Body Holds

Menopause can stir up emotions you didn’t even realise were there. For me, emotional work is essential:

EFT tapping — a quick, effective way to release stuck energy
Somatic exercises — reconnecting with your body to release tension

Releasing emotions helps prevent physical symptoms from manifesting, keeping both body and mind balanced.

4. Herbs, Vitamins & Minerals: Gentle, Natural Support

Mother Nature has our backs. I include herbs, vitamins, and minerals that support midlife:

Hormone-balancing herbs like raspberry leaf, nettle, and chamomile
Essential vitamins and minerals to replenish what modern life depletes

This natural support system works with my body, not against it, creating resilience from within.

5. Lifestyle Alignment: Habits That Transform Midlife

Everything else flows from how you live. My lifestyle anchors are:

Regular exercise for metabolism, strength, and mood
Breath work and journaling for mental clarity
Daily routines that reduce chaos, stress, and overwhelm

Menopause is not an ending — it’s a transition. By creating a supportive environment for your body, it becomes a period of growth, freedom, and self-discovery.

Final Thoughts: Menopause Can Be Symptom-Free

Moving through menopause without hot flashes, mood swings, or fatigue isn’t a fantasy — it’s possible with mindful practices that nourish your body, regulate your nervous system, and honor your emotional health.

If you want to dive deeper, I’ve created a complete guide to the 5 pillars for a symptom-free menopause with step-by-step routines, recipes, and exercises.

Comment “RADIANT” and I’ll send it to you — because midlife is meant to be radiant, not rough.