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Hiii beautiful!

Happy Father’s Day weekend — whether you’re celebrating a father, remembering one, or simply holding space for what this day brings up for you, I’m sending warmth your way. ✨

This day also brings up reflections about the men in our lives — partners, co-parents, husbands — who are walking alongside us through this midlife season.

Perimenopause can be confusing not just for us, but for them too. The changes in mood, energy, sleep, and intimacy can feel like uncharted territory. It’s not always easy to explain what’s happening inside our bodies when we’re still trying to understand it ourselves.

I feel incredibly grateful for Fraser, who has been so patient and open through my ups and very low lows. He's shown up with steady support — as a partner and as a co-parent. Even when I didn't have the words to explain what I was going through, he stayed present. That kind of partnership makes all the difference.

If you’re navigating this with a partner, know this: your experience is valid. Their support matters. And honest conversations can be a bridge back to connection.

Let this be your gentle reminder: you don’t have to go through this alone. And the more we talk about it — with each other and with our partners — the easier it gets.

This week, I’m writing to you from a very full heart after spending time hiking in the Swiss Alps. I had no expectations of what the trip would be, and it was everything I needed: fresh air, breathtaking views, invigorating hikes, and that feeling of being a little more you again. If Switzerland is on your wishlist, hit reply and I’ll send you some of my favourite things and tips — I’m already dreaming about when I can go back!

But let’s talk about something else that feels close to my heart right now: cortisol.

In my early days of perimenopause, I felt completely out of control. One day I was snapping at everyone, the next I was so tired I could cry by 3pm. I couldn’t sleep. I couldn’t focus. I was doing everything "right" and yet my body felt like it had betrayed me.

Sound familiar?

That’s why I’m hosting a free workshop this Thursday called From Chaos to Calm: Mastering Cortisol in Midlife. It’s going to be cozy, supportive, and packed with insights I wish I’d had earlier.

We'll cover:

• How to recognize if your cortisol is high (and what else might be aggravating your perimenopause symptoms)

• What cortisol does in a midlife body (and why yours might be overflowing)

• Simple, science-backed ways to bring your nervous system back into balance

Cortisol-related symptoms might sound like:

• Feeling wired but exhausted

• Waking up between 2-4am like clockwork

• Mood swings, anxiety, or a constant sense of overwhelm

• Unexplained weight gain (especially around your middle)

If any of that sounds like you, come join me next Thursday. I promise, you're not alone, and there is a path forward.

✨ From Chaos to Calm ✨

Wishing you peace, presence, and just enough calm to carry you into next week.

With love,
Christie

P.S. Have a travel bug or cortisol question? Hit reply — I always love hearing from you.

PPS: I have spots open next week for a hormone clarity call. The women I work with usually start feeling a difference in 2–3 weeks once we adjust their food, movement, and stress support.