0:00 – What if everything you’ve been told about menopause is wrong?
3:20 – My mother’s suffering and the question that changed my life
7:45 – Early menopause at 39: being dismissed—and the fire it lit
12:10 – Emptying my doctor’s bag: how I found a different path
16:05 – From “end of the story” to “second spring” (and having a baby in my 40s)
20:30 – The 5 burning questions I asked—and the practical answers that work
36:40 – Keto‑Green® and the 6‑week turnaround at 46
43:15 – The birth of Magic Menopause: from 8 women in my living room to Season 12
50:10 – Real transformations: weight, sleep, spark, and self-advocacy
57:20 – Why I created the Magic Menopause Certification Course
1:03:00 – Your invitation: masterclass, Season 12, and what’s next for us
Menopause Isn’t the End—It’s Your Second Spring
What if everything you’ve been told about menopause was wrong? What if suffering isn’t “just how it is,” and instead this season could become your most vibrant, energetic, even sexiest chapter yet? In medical school, I was taught that menopause is something women endure—medicate, operate, and manage decline. But deep down, that never sat right with me.
I saw my mother suffer. I felt it in my own body when I was diagnosed with early menopause at 39—my dreams crushed, my colleagues dismissing me with a shrug and a “that’s normal.” It wasn’t normal. And it lit a fire in me that still burns today.
The Question That Wouldn’t Let Me Go
When I was 16, my mother was already going back and forth to the doctor. Diabetes. Heart disease. Eventually, cardiac bypass. I remember hugging her one morning and she winced—“too tight.” Her breasts hurt. Her body hurt. Her joy faded. Even as a teen, I wondered: Why aren’t we treating women like women? Why is the research we rely on for care—even heart surgery—built on studies done on men?
That question lingered for decades, through medical school and beyond. And then one day, it wasn’t just theoretical anymore. At 39, I was diagnosed with early menopause. My whole world tilted. I was told, “this is just what happens.” But if it was “normal,” why did it feel so wrong?
Emptying My Doctor’s Bag
That moment changed my career. I did the scariest—and best—thing I’ve ever done: I emptied out my doctor’s bag. If I didn’t have the answers my patients and I needed, I would find them. I traveled. I studied with scientists and indigenous healers. I learned from Eastern and Western traditions. I researched, prayed, experimented, and tested.
What I discovered changed everything. Menopause wasn’t the end. It could be a second spring. I reversed my symptoms. By God’s grace, I went on to have a baby in my 40s. And when perimenopause symptoms hit hard at 46—even after I “knew it all”—I turned to the foundations I teach today and saw a full turnaround in less than six weeks.
The Five Questions That Changed Everything (And the Answers That Work)
1) How do I stop these hot flashes and night sweats?
I remember the nights: covers on, covers off, exhausted by morning. Heat is often amplified by alcohol and sugar, especially at night, and by a dysregulated nervous system.
What helps:
Evening reset: Cut alcohol and sugar at night. Try a soothing ritual: herbal tea, journaling, prayer/meditation, gentle stretching, and a cool, dark room.
Breath for balance: 4‑7‑8 breathing tells your body “you are safe” and reduces nighttime surges.
Morning light: 5–10 minutes helps anchor your circadian rhythm.
2) Is weight gain in menopause inevitable?
At 46, I gained 20 pounds without “doing anything different.” That was the problem—I hadn’t changed, but my biology had. Menopause asks us to fuel differently.
What helps:
Keto‑Green® plates: prioritize clean protein, healthy fats, alkalinizing greens, and fiber-rich veggies; add fermented foods (hello broccoli sprouts!).
Intermittent fasting: gentle fasting windows (as appropriate) improve insulin sensitivity and energy.
Walk after meals: 10 minutes does wonders for glucose and mood.
3) Where did my desire—and my energy—go?
I used to whisper these questions to myself while dragging through the day. The answer wasn’t just about hormones—it was about oxytocin. Oxytocin is the most alkalinizing, connection-boosting hormone we have. When we’re depleted, connection practices can rekindle our spark.
What helps:
Oxytocin rituals: hug longer, laugh daily, hold eye contact, play with pets, dance, walk in nature, text a girlfriend who makes you smile.
Pause, breathe, smile, connect: my mantra for midlife presence.
Daily gratitude: write three things—train your brain to find “good.”
4) Am I tired because of menopause—or stress?
Both. Stress hormones “steal” from sex hormones. Chronic fight‑or‑flight drains progesterone and pregnenolone—two hormones that already decline significantly between 35 and 55.
What helps:
Five slow breaths before you respond—shift from sympathetic to parasympathetic.
Nervous system anchors: consistent sleep/wake, morning light, protein breakfast, screen curfew.
Boundaries are biology: peace is a hormone strategy.
5) Is this really menopause—or is something else wrong?
Symptoms can be confusing: mood swings, arrhythmias, frozen shoulder, anxiety, insomnia, brain fog. Many women get labeled with multiple diagnoses and handed a stack of prescriptions. Patterns matter—your body is communicating.
What helps:
Track daily: sleep, mood, energy, cycle data, food, movement. Patterns reveal triggers—and progress.
Test, don’t guess: work with your provider to select meaningful labs; use them to personalize your plan.
Self‑advocacy: walk into appointments informed; ask clear questions; don’t accept dismissal.
From N-of-1 to a Global Movement
After my 6‑week turnaround at 46, I invited eight of my most complex patients to my living room. We met weekly, shared honestly, tested, tweaked, and transformed. That circle became the first cohort of Magic Menopause in 2014.
Since then, Magic Menopause has evolved into a structured, hope‑filled, evidence‑informed program that addresses midlife biology from the ground up—food, fasting, mindset, nervous system, sleep, detox, oxytocin, movement, and self‑advocacy—so women can thrive at every stage.
Real Stories, Real Women, Real Wins
Over the years, I’ve been privileged to witness thousands of transformations:
Weight: women releasing 20, 50, even 130 pounds—not from punishment, but from nervous system safety, steady plates, and sustainable movement.
Sleep: from 2 a.m. wakeups to consistent, restful nights that restore energy and mood.
Intimacy: better comfort and connection as oxytocin rituals change the tone of life and relationships.
Self‑advocacy: women who once felt invisible now asking for—and receiving—the care they deserve.
And this is what keeps me going: the woman who whispers “I feel like myself again.” That’s the win.
Keto‑Green®: The Framework That Changed My Life
Keto‑Green® is my method for midlife metabolism: pairing the metabolic advantages of ketogenic principles with the alkalinizing power of greens, minerals, and nervous system support. It’s not a fad—it's a physiology-first framework that respects a woman’s changing biology.
At 46, with brain fog and 20 extra pounds, I tested pH and ketones daily, studied my responses, and rebuilt my routine. In six weeks, I lost 18 pounds, woke clear and energized, and started living the way I teach today.
Season 12—and a Bigger Vision
We are stepping into Season 12 of Magic Menopause: twelve seasons of helping women reclaim health, joy, intimacy, and agency. But there’s more. For over two years, I’ve been building something I wish my mother had—and I wish my 39‑year‑old self had.
I’m launching the Magic Menopause Certification Course so coaches and practitioners around the world can bring this work to their communities. I can’t do it alone. We need a generation of professionals who will never dismiss women the way I was dismissed—who have the tools, protocols, and heart to help women thrive.
Menopause as a Second Spring
When I was told “this is normal,” it felt like a dead end. Today, I see menopause as a doorway. The question is not “How do we survive this?” It’s “How do we craft a vibrant second spring?” I’m 59, entering my 60th year, and I still feel like I’m in the first half of my life. That’s not denial—it’s design. We can live longer, better, and more connected when we care for the foundations and choose oxytocin over cortisol whenever possible.
Your Next Right Step
If you’re before, during, or after menopause—and you’re ready to thrive instead of survive—here’s what I invite you to do:
Listen to the full podcast episode where I share the full story, the questions that changed my practice, and the path we’re building together.
Join my free Mastering Your Hormones masterclass to experience the Magic Menopause framework in action.
Explore Season 12 of Magic Menopause if you’re ready for hands‑on support.
Learn about the Magic Menopause Certification Course if you’re a coach or clinician ready to serve women in this season.
Listen to the Full Episode
Want the full story, the science, and the soul? Tune in now.
Q&A
How can I stop hot flashes naturally?
Reduce alcohol and sugar at night, build a calming bedtime ritual (breathwork, journaling, herbal tea), keep your room cool and dark, and get 5–10 minutes of morning light daily to anchor your circadian rhythm.
Is weight gain in menopause inevitable?
No. Your body changes—and your strategy should too. Prioritize Keto‑Green® plates (protein, healthy fats, greens, fiber), add fermented foods, use gentle intermittent fasting as appropriate, and take a 10‑minute walk after meals.
How can I increase libido in menopause?
Boost oxytocin: hug longer, laugh, make eye contact, play, dance, walk in nature, connect with girlfriends. Reduce stress where you can and prioritize sleep—desire returns when your nervous system feels safe.
How do I know if it’s menopause or something else?
Track daily (sleep, mood, cycle, energy, food, movement). Pattern recognition is powerful. Bring your notes to your provider and discuss which labs make sense so you can personalize your plan.
What is Magic Menopause?
An 8‑week, step‑by‑step program designed to help women thrive in midlife and beyond with nutrition, movement, sleep, nervous system care, oxytocin rituals, “test, don’t guess” strategies, and self‑advocacy tools.
Menopause is natural and mandatory. Suffering is not. You have more agency than you realize—and more life ahead than you’ve been told. If I could reverse early menopause symptoms, reclaim my energy, and become a better, brighter version of myself, so can you. Let’s make this your second spring.
Links Mentioned:
Mastering Your Hormones Masterclass
