Are you in perimenopause or menopause and wondering where to even start? You’re not alone. The truth is, most of the research on health and aging has been done on men — and then applied to women. No wonder what used to work for you… doesn’t anymore.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through the “Start Here” essentials for thriving in midlife:

🌙 How to finally sleep through the night and wake up with real energy

🧘 How to calm your nervous system and reduce stress (goodbye constant tension!)

🏋️ The type of exercise your hormones actually respond to

🥗 Simple diet shifts (fiber + protein) that make a BIG difference

🚫 Everyday toxins that mess with your balance (and how to lower your exposure)

✨ If you’ve been struggling with fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight, or mood swings, this is your starting point.

🔔 Remember to subscribe — I’ll be sharing more tips to help women 40+ reclaim energy, focus, and joy.

RESOURCES:

https://Menopause.org

Dr. Mary Claire Haver (and SO SORRY I kept getting her name wrong! Seriously, perimenopause brain!)

1. Lily Garmin watch

2. Monthly Restorative Yoga classes

3. Dr. Stacy Sims:

SPONSOR: Trimming the Midlife Waistline & Minimizing Belly Fat

AND Reduce Other Challenging Symptoms of Perimenopause/Menopause WITHOUT extreme diets, exercise, you know what we mean!

THE Wellness Tool Kit for Women of a “Certain Age”

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Wellness FB Group: Join our Facebook community for midlife women, Sharing Wellness

Link to Restorative Yoga: Restorative Yoga for Letting Go | Release Limiting Beliefs & Anxiety (34 min):

Young Living products: Learn more and order

1. Super Magnesium

2. Deep Night Essence

3. Fave sleep oils & products

4. Young Living cleaner home cleaners

(Peri)Menopause playlist to check out

Enjoy!

Laura

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Intro to video

1:34 - Intro to me

4:21 - You aren't crazy!

6:40 - 3 things to keep in mind

7:55 - Outline for the episode - what to expect

9:01 - Step 1 - PLEASE start here!

11:56 - the 5 branches

13:04 - Branch 1: Better quality sleep - when in doubt, start here!

19:48 - Branch 2: Relaxation

26:33 - Branch 3: Start moving

31:54 - Branch 4: Diet

34:50 - Branch 5: Environmental toxins

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Experienced Yoga Educator, Author, inspiring Life Coach and Business Entrepreneur, Laura Erdman-Luntz has over 30 years experience in the fitness and wellness industries. She uniquely blends her Life Coaching knowledge and vast experience with Yoga to create programs, classes and workshops that truly do bring mind and body together for positive change, inspiring people to live their most authentic life.

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