Let’s talk about menopause.
Not in a scary “oh no my life is over” kind of way. But in a “what on earth is happening to my body and why am I sweating like a rotisserie chicken?” kind of way. Menopause is not a joke, but we can laugh about it.
If you’re here because your body feels like it has started doing updates without permission, welcome to the club. We don’t have matching t-shirts yet. But we do have fans, snacks, mood swings, and a deep need to be left alone for no reason.
And friend… if menopause has taught me anything, it’s this:
✅ It’s not a joke.
✅ But we might as well laugh, because if we don’t… we will cry.
✅ And sometimes… We’ll do both. At the same time. Over a commercial.
What Even Is Happening?
One minute you’re living your normal life…
Next minute your body says:
“Okay. New phase unlocked. Good luck.”
Menopause is basically like puberty — but older, wiser, and with bills to pay.
Also, you don’t get pimples as a gift… You get:
- hot flashes
- brain fog
- sleep that disappears
- moods that change faster than Texas weather
- and sometimes… a suspicious level of rage over absolutely nothing
And the worst part?
You can’t even blame anyone properly because you don’t know what’s happening yourself.
Signs You Might Be in Menopause
Let’s be honest… menopause has a way of turning “normal treats” into full-on drama. 😅🍦
Some women notice that sugar (yes, even ice cream!) can make symptoms like hot flashes, cravings, mood swings, or weight changes feel worse.
But here’s the interesting part: not every woman reacts the same way. And it can depend on your unique Meno Type.
If you’re curious (and want something fun and helpful), you can take this free 60-second quiz to discover your Meno Type:
👉 Discover your Meno Type now (Free Quiz)
You might be in menopause if…
- You wake up at 2:00 am fully alert, like you’re training for a nighttime marathon.
- You start sweating while standing still.
- You’re freezing, sweating, and irritated all at once.
- You forget what you came into the room for… and then you just stand there like furniture.
- You put something “somewhere safe”… which means it’s gone forever.
- You cry because someone was kind to you.
- You get mad at your husband for breathing too loudly.
- You look at chocolate and think: “Yes. Immediately.”
If you nodded at even two of these… welcome to the sisterhood.
Hot Flashes: The Most Unwanted Surprise Party
Hot flashes are the rudest thing menopause does.
It’s like your internal thermostat is possessed.
You can be sitting peacefully, minding your business… and suddenly:
🔥 BOOM.
You’re on fire.
Then two minutes later?
🥶 You’re freezing like you’ve been transported into a freezer aisle at Walmart.
Hot flashes are not just “a little warm.”
They are:
- a full-body heat wave
- with surprise sweat
- followed by an emotional breakdown
- and the strong desire to fan yourself with whatever is closest (mail, magazine, dog, husband’s shirt…)
The Mood Swings Nobody Warned Me About
You know those movies where people turn into werewolves during a full moon?
That’s menopause.
Except instead of a full moon, it’s:
- hormones
- exhaustion
- and somebody eating the last cookie
One moment you’re fine.
The next moment you’re thinking:
“I don’t want to talk. I don’t want to be touched. I don’t want noise. I don’t want anyone. I love my family… but I may run away.”
And then five minutes later, you’re back to normal like:
“Who was that? Lord, forgive me.”
Brain Fog: The Forgetful Queen Era
Menopause brain fog deserves its own warning label.
It’s not regular forgetfulness.
It’s the kind where you:
- Open the fridge and forget why you’re there
- Look at your phone and forget what you picked it up for
- Call someone by the wrong name (including your dog)
Sometimes menopause makes you feel like your brain is buffering.
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But Here’s the Truth: You’re Not Alone
This is the part where I get serious for a second.
Because while menopause can be funny… it can also be frustrating.
It can make you feel like you’ve lost control of your body. It can make you feel:
- tired
- emotional
- confused
- less confident
- not like “yourself.”
And if you’re feeling that way — I want you to hear this clearly:
💛 You are not crazy.
💛 You are not weak.
💛 You are not alone.
Your body isn’t betraying you.
It’s transitioning.
And you’re allowed to grieve a little, laugh a lot, and treat yourself with kindness through all of it.
My Menopause Survival Tips (With Love)
Here are a few things that actually help:
✅ 1) Keep your sense of humor
Because honestly… menopause is ridiculous.
✅ 2) Talk about it
Menopause should not be a secret club. The more women share, the less alone we feel.
✅ 3) Rest without guilt
Your body is doing big work. Rest is not laziness.
✅ 4) Take care of your body gently
Not punishment. Not pressure. Just healthy support:
Hydration
Movement
Nourishment
sunshine
supplement (if it is right for you)
✅ 5) Give yourself grace
You’re not failing. You’re evolving.
Final Thoughts (A Little Love From Me to You)
If you’re in menopause or premenopause right now, I want you to know:
You’re not losing yourself.
You’re becoming a new version of yourself — stronger, wiser, more honest,
and way less interested in nonsense.
Menopause may not be a joke… But we can absolutely laugh our way through it.
And if nobody else understands what you’re going through…
Friend, I do.
Want to figure out what type of menopause symptoms you’re dealing with? Take this quick quiz:
Welcome to the “change.”
Let’s have snacks. ❤️
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