Before menopause, the ovary's main job is reproduction — developing and releasing eggs and producing reproductive hormones. After menopause, that reproductive activity winds down. Scientists used to think the ovary basically became inactive. What new research found is that the ovary doesn't appear to simply shut down. Its cellular makeup changes. There are more immune-system cells living and working within the ovary, and the ovary starts showing more activity related to things the immune system does, such as responding to inflammation - and communicating between cells. I have attached an article which goes a little deeper, however this is new research. Read the article here

HRT. This is one of the biggest question marks for women in perimenopause and something I get asked about often. I think it's important to understand the difference between synthetic hormones and bioidentical hormones. However... Something many health practitioners are not addressing first is: 🌿 Supporting the adrenals 🌿 Supporting the liver 🌿 Supporting gut health These systems play a significant role in hormone balance, detoxification, stress response, and how we experience symptoms. Before reaching for hormones, I believe it's important to ask: Is the body getting the support it needs? Because when these systems become more balanced and supported, symptoms may improve significantly and it is possible that hormone replacement may no longer be necessary. This isn't about ignoring symptoms or suffering through them. It's about looking at the whole picture and supporting the body as a whole. What are your thoughts on HRT? Has anyone talked to you about supporting your adrenals, liver, and gut health before discussing hormones?

This weekend, my boyfriend looked at me and said, "I really don't want to go. I just want to have a nice relaxing day with you." So we cancelled our plans. We went for breakfast, wandered through the farmers' market, enjoyed the sunshine, listened to music, and simply slowed down. It was perfect. Not because we did anything extraordinary. But because we gave ourselves permission to pause. Sometimes the most nourishing thing we can do is say no to one thing so we can say yes to ourselves. 💜 Tomorrow we gather inside The Pause Portal. A gentle space for women in perimenopause to slow down, reconnect, and take a breath. If you've been thinking about joining us, there's still time. https://emmiejae.offeringtree.com/offerings/the-pause-portal

Looking forward to the pause temple see you tomorrow Joanne church

One of the things that surprises people the most is when they realize how synced my life is to my cycle and changing energy. My workouts My business My schedule Social plans. Even the way I structure my weeks. And over the years I’ve had women say things like:“That’s amazing. I would love to live like that.” I’ve even had another menopause coach say to me:“You are completely thriving in peri-menopause.” And honestly… the reason I’m sharing this isn’t because I have everything figured out. It’s because there’s a reason things shifted so much for me. Tracking. Understanding my patterns. Understanding my energy. Understanding when my body is asking for more… and when it’s asking for less. (And yes, I do support myself with supplements as well, but hormonal support isn’t the be-all and end-all.) My personal tracking method, The Cycle Compass, became the root of everything I teach and how I support women through peri-menopause. Because while I talk a lot about pausing, reconnecting to yourself, and listening to your body… the truth is:it’s very hard to listen to yourself when you don’t yet understand your rhythms. The Cycle Compass helped me stop fighting against myself all the time. And honestly… this is the heart of what The Pause Temple is built upon 💜