Menopause & the Holidays: Thriving Without the Stress

The holidays can be joyful… and exhausting—especially when you’re navigating menopause. In this episode of Healthy Living, Happy Life, Denise Stegall, The Menopause Mentor, unpacks why midlife women often feel stretched thin during the season of giving and how to reclaim peace, energy, and joy without sacrificing celebration. Denise shares why traditional “holiday hustle” habits no longer work for your changing body, how perfectionism amplifies stress and symptoms, and why simplifying your traditions may be the healthiest gift you give yourself this year. You’ll walk away with empowering, practical strategies to nourish your body, honor your emotions, and actually enjoy the holidays again. ✨ 3 Learning Objectives - Understand how menopause symptoms like fatigue, mood changes, and hot flashes can intensify during the holiday season. - Learn how to identify and let go of unrealistic expectations tied to “perfect holidays.” - Discover self-care and nutrition strategies that help you stay balanced, calm, and joyful through the festivities. 🌟 3 Key Takeaways - You don’t have to do it all—simplifying your holidays can restore your energy and deepen your joy. - Restrictive diets and punishing workouts don’t serve your body in menopause; balance and nourishment do. - The best holiday memories come from connection and presence, not perfection. If you’re ready to feel vibrant again, join Denise’s Midlife Metabolic Flip—a science-backed coaching program that helps women reset their metabolism, reduce inflammation, and balance hormones naturally. Let’s Get Social! https://www.linkedin.com/in/menopausementormn/ https://www.facebook.com/denise.stegall.18/ https://www.facebook.com/MenopauseMentorMN/ https://www.instagram.com/menopausementormn/ Watch on Youtunbe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM7XgEgTeSs