What if menopause isn't something to survive, but something to optimize?

For decades, women have been taught to fear menopause, suffer through it in silence, or simply accept feeling worse as they age. Registered dietitian Michelle Ricker joins Sabine to challenge that narrative and reveal why menopause is not a disease, diagnosis, or decline. It is a transition that can become a powerful opportunity to reclaim your health.

Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in nutrition, functional medicine, and biohacking, Michelle breaks down what is actually happening in the body during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. She shares practical strategies to support hormones, improve energy, preserve muscle, sleep better, and feel stronger at every stage.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why menopause is one day and the transition around it can last years
• The nutrition mistakes many women make and how to fix them
• Why protein, fiber, strength training, and stress management matter more than ever
• How to stop fearing menopause and start taking back control of your health

This conversation is a reminder that aging is not about decline. It's about paying attention, adapting, and discovering what your body needs next. The goal isn't to turn back the clock. It's to feel vibrant, capable, and fully alive in the years ahead.