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Menopause doesn’t have to feel like a loss — here’s why

Published 8 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

Do you ever catch yourself wondering if menopause means the best years of your life are over?

In our youth-driven culture, it’s easy to believe menopause marks the beginning of decline. You might feel like your confidence and sense of attractiveness are slipping away — like your sparkle is fading and there’s nothing you can do about it.

But menopause is not the end of your best years. It can actually be the start of an incredibly powerful new chapter. With the right mindset, nutrition, stress support, and practices like yoga nidra, you can feel happier, stronger, more vibrant, and even more confident than ever before.

In my latest blog post, I dive into:

  • Why the myth of menopause-as-decline is so easy to believe
  • How that myth may have been holding you back
  • Practical steps you can take right now to shift your experience and reclaim confidence, comfort, and control

You deserve to feel sexy, alive, and full of energy — at every stage of life. This post will give you both insight and actionable guidance to help you do just that.

​Read the blog post here.​

Take care,

Anna

Anna Pelzer

Vegan Menopause Coach

Want to feel more alive and radiant than you did in your 20s and 30s? I am a registered health & nutrition counsellor using stress reduction, mindset, and vegan nutrition to help women have the best possible experience with menopause. I'm also the host of the Vegan Menopause Podcast. Join me for nutrition and lifestyle tips, as well as interviews with special guests.

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