Nina’s Story

Perimenopause • Anxiety • Broken Sleep • Night Sweats • Hot Flushes • Low Mood

“These changes haven’t just helped my menopause - they’ve improved me for the better in so many ways. I feel like myself again.”

"One day I woke up and didn’t recognize myself. The tears, the brain fog, the exhaustion—I thought I was losing my mind. Turns out, it was my hormones."

After a hysterectomy and ovary removal, Nina assumed her menstrual cycle was behind her—until perimenopause hit "like a freight train." Without periods as a guide, she struggled to connect the dots between her sudden mood swings, crushing fatigue, and hot flashes. "I’d stare at my computer, unable to form a thought. I canceled work for weeks, thinking I was burnt out." A nurse friend urged her to try HRT, but Nina hesitated. "I wanted to understand my body, not just mask symptoms."

The Turning Point

Working with Rose, Nina discovered her symptoms weren’t inevitable. "I learned my diet—though ‘healthy’—wasn’t supporting my new hormonal needs." Small tweaks, like prioritizing protein and collagen, stabilized her energy. Targeted supplements addressed deficiencies she didn’t know she had. "The brain fog lifted first. Then the tears stopped. I felt like me again."

Surprises Along the Way

  • Protein Power: "I was shocked by how much I needed! Now, if I skip it, I feel the slump instantly."

  • 80/20 Freedom: "Eating out used to stress me out. Now I order what I love—just smarter. No guilt, no bloating."

  • Beyond Menopause: "My irregular heartbeat and high blood pressure normalized. No one had ever told me food could do that."

Her Message to Others

"Don’t settle for ‘just cope.’ HRT might help some, but first, ask: What is my body trying to tell me?" Nina’s advice? "Find someone who explains the ‘why.’ Once you understand your hormones, you’re back in control."