In this story session, April MacKinnon, founder of Anointment Natural Skin Care, opens up about nearly a decade of navigating perimenopause. From the early waves of anxiety and disrupted sleep to the surprising strength she found through resistance training, she shares her very relatable experience. 

You'll learn:

• How anxiety showed up early in perimenopause and how April found ways to manage it
• Why resistance training helped more than other methods
• What it means to reconnect with your body through skincare, rituals, and rest
• How friendships and parenting shift in midlife—and why boundaries matter more than ever
• Why honoring the transitions of midlife means letting go of outdated identities
• How skincare can be less about appearance and more about self-care. 
  
  

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The Website: anointment.ca
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Instagram: @anointment

Like what you learned? Check out these other episodes!

Rest to Reset: Redefining Rest and Self-Care
How to Stop the Burnout Train in Midlife with Dr. Leigha Saunders, ND
Why You Need to Put Capacity, Self-Compassion, & Self-Care on the Menu
How to Appreciate Your Changing Menopause Body with Dr. Charlotte Ord

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Looking for more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free guides and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links