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Hello, Hello, Happy Sunday and where did May go?! Can you believe that it’s JUNE? I am not sure if it’s the chilly weather or the just that I’m a cliché but I cannot believe June is here. I am SO ready for summer.

Can I share something personal? I used to believe that going into menopause meant fading into the background.

I thought opportunities would dry up.
That I’d struggle to keep up with younger women.
That my body, my ambition, even my relevance would quietly slip away.

And I did feel like that for a bit. But when 40 arrived, something surprising happened.
It woke me up.

Instead of being a countdown to irrelevance, my 40s became a decade of clarity, confidence, and freedom.

I stopped chasing things that didn’t matter.
I let go of guilt, people-pleasing, and trying to shrink myself to fit old roles.
I stopped surviving and started thriving—and it all began when I gave myself permission to unlearn what wasn’t serving me.

If you’re in your 40s (or even your 50s and beyond), here are 4 things to let go of ASAP for a more fulfilling, stress-free life:

1. Saying Yes to Things You Secretly Hate

Most women identify as people-pleasers—and if you’re a woman, that pressure can feel constant.
But saying yes out of guilt or obligation drains your energy and builds silent resentment.
Your time is precious. Protect it like it matters. Protect it like it’s currency—because it does and it is.

2. Obsessing Over What Others Think

Here’s a secret: people aren’t thinking about you as much as you think they are.
That’s called the spotlight effect, and it keeps way too many smart, capable women playing small.
Stop waiting for permission. You are allowed to take up space.

3. Wearing Stress Like a Badge of Honor

Busyness has become a weird form of status—but let’s be real: chronic stress isn’t a flex. It’s a health risk. ESPECIALLY in midlife.
Your worth is not measured by how exhausted you are.
Let’s normalize working smarter, resting often, and living in alignment—not overdrive.

4. Ignoring Your Health

In your 20s, you could get away with late nights and bottomless mimosas.
But midlife needs a different rhythm. Your hormones, muscle mass, metabolism, and mood all shift—and your daily habits matter more than ever.
Focus on simple, consistent upgrades: sleep, strength, protein, fiber, hydration, movement.
Small shifts = big changes.

Here’s the truth:
Midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s a calling.
And you get to answer it with strength, wisdom, and a new kind of power.

If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and figure out what's really behind your symptoms, I’d love to help you get started.

🎯 Book a free 20-min discovery call with me here

We’ll chat about your lifestyle, perimenopause, your goals, and if UNSTUCK— the program for women who are ready to shed the stubborn belly fat, reclaim their energy, and step into their best version yet - is right for you. There is no pressure. The program isn’t for everyone. Worst case scenario, I send you home with some resources to get you started. .

You’re not too late. You’re right on time.

Christie