Now What? Your Perimenopause Game Plan (Without the Overwhelm)
So you got your hormones tested, had a few aha moments (or full-on breakdowns), and now you're asking the big question: Now what?
Welcome to part two — your unofficial, un-scary guide to navigating perimenopause with a little more clarity and a lot more compassion. Because no one needs more overwhelm, just real tools, good info, and some solid reminders that you’re not losing your mind — your hormones are just doing the absolute most.
1. The Foundational Five: Where to Start Without Overthinking It
These five areas are your starting points — small shifts that can have a big impact when hormones are doing their hormonal thing.
Sleep: Aim for 7–9 hours, but focus on quality over quantity. Magnesium glycinate, blackout curtains, no screens an hour before bed. Your nervous system will thank you.
Food: Balance your blood sugar = balance your mood. Think fiber, protein, and healthy fats at every meal.
Movement: Gentle strength training, walking, or yoga > killing yourself at HIIT 6x a week. Less cortisol, more calm.
Stress: Meditation, journaling, breathwork, or just staring at the ceiling in silence — all valid. Protect your peace.
Boundaries: Say no more often. Period. Hormones hate people-pleasing.
2. Your Hormone-Savvy Toolkit
Track your symptoms: Use a printable tracker (we’ve got one for you!) to spot patterns.
Find a provider who listens: Functional medicine, OB/GYN, or naturopath — just make sure they take perimenopause seriously.
Supplements worth asking about: Magnesium, B vitamins, Omega-3s, adaptogens like ashwagandha — but always check in with a pro.
HRT: Hormone Replacement Therapy isn’t scary. It’s individualized. And for many, it’s a game-changer.
3. What’s Going On With My Brain?
Mood swings, anxiety, lack of motivation? Hormonal.
According to Dr. Heather Hirsch on The Perimenopause Podcast:
“You are not crazy. Estrogen impacts serotonin. Progesterone impacts GABA. When they drop, your brain feels it first.”
Consider therapy, support groups, or just talking to other women going through it. Normalize the struggle, not the silence.
4. Finding Joy Again (Yes, It’s Possible)
Reclaim fun. Laugh more. Dance in your kitchen. Read books that have nothing to do with productivity.
Reignite your libido — or give it grace. Hormones, stress, and self-image all play a role.
Redefine ambition: What does success look like in this season? It might be rest. It might be reinvention.
5. GRL’s Next Moves
We’re not done talking about this. Not even close.
Coming soon:
Symptom Tracker Printable
Community Feature: “What I Wish I Knew at 38”
You don’t have to go through this alone — and you don’t have to do it perfectly. Let’s figure it out together.
✨ Call to Action:
Download the free symptom tracker and start noticing what your body is really telling you. And if this hit home, share it with a friend who needs to know she’s not the only one feeling “off.”
