<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[That Menopause Mentor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guiding midlife women to balance hormones, boost energy, and thrive through menopause—naturally.]]></description><link>https://www.lifeafterheels.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:24:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.lifeafterheels.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[10 Surprising Symptoms of Perimenopause that Most Women Don't Recoginize]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many women are surprised by the wide range of perimenopause symptoms that can appear years before menopause. Brain fog, anxiety, sleep disruption, fatigue, and unexplained weight gain are all common menopause symptoms linked to hormonal changes. Understanding these early signs of perimenopause can help you make sense of what your body is experiencing and begin supporting your health during midlife.]]></description><link>https://www.lifeafterheels.com/post/10-surprising-symptoms-of-perimenopause-that-most-women-don-t-recoginize</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b21853ecfce39c49a84e04</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 02:01:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/22cae6_e0d9bee6625647f086bb5f85293dfdfd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shannon Wade</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Confidence Comeback: How to Feel Sexy &#38; Strong Again After 40]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lost your confidence in midlife? It’s not you—it’s your hormones. Reclaim your energy, sexiness &#38; strength naturally. #MidlifeComeback]]></description><link>https://www.lifeafterheels.com/post/the-confidence-comeback-how-to-feel-sexy-strong-again-after-40</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689f638840e17bc59bc8e026</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 17:05:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/22cae6_8910bd5040814873b72d66b6b4fa80a3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shannon Wade</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You Feel Bloated All the Time (And Natural Ways to Beat the Bloat)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bloating in menopause isn’t just diet—it’s hormones, stress &#38; gut health. Learn the real causes + natural fixes. #MenopauseBloatRelief]]></description><link>https://www.lifeafterheels.com/post/why-you-feel-bloated-all-the-time-and-natural-ways-to-beat-the-bloat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68922c8a70d5fdc372e7b258</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/22cae6_4ca3cbf5a66b4f0cb85cbd8e16a5d7a6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shannon Wade</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Forgotten Symptom: Joint Pain and Stiffness in Menopause]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menopause joint pain isn't 'just aging'—it's hormonal! Discover why stiffness strikes &#38; natural ways to support your joints. #MenopauseRelief]]></description><link>https://www.lifeafterheels.com/post/the-forgotten-symptom-joint-pain-and-stiffness-in-menopause</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688a38a39acd1f65ffebb002</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/22cae6_79e9eb51a7964f9bb26e14500adebe24~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shannon Wade</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You’re Craving Sugar (and Snapping at Your Partner) in Perimenopause]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sugar cravings &#38; mood swings in perimenopause aren't your fault—they're hormonal! Discover why they happen &#38; natural ways to reset. #HormoneBalance]]></description><link>https://www.lifeafterheels.com/post/why-you-re-craving-sugar-and-snapping-at-your-partner-in-perimenopause</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68810c94251a639c14863533</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/22cae6_d77858bf294f4a6e97620c45e24ad826~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shannon Wade</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have you ever said to yourself...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brain fog in menopause isn't 'just aging'—it's fixable. See how real women reclaimed clarity &#38; energy naturally. You can too. ]]></description><link>https://www.lifeafterheels.com/post/have-you-ever-said-to-yourself</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6877c357036729d520b01ab9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f937a4_8bec2bec1051490d8ead934c4ee07b34~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shannon Wade</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You’re Gaining Weight—Even if You Haven’t Changed a Thing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midlife weight gain isn't about willpower—it's hormones! Discover why your old habits stopped working &#38; how to reset your metabolism naturally. #MenopauseWeightGain]]></description><link>https://www.lifeafterheels.com/post/whyyou-regainingweight-evenifyouhaven-tchangedathing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68715861ac041791c7882d27</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f937a4_ed95daccf7b4444aafb946f137daf976~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shannon Wade</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Hormones Aren’t the Enemy—They’re the Messenger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your hormones aren't broken—they're speaking. Learn to decode perimenopause symptoms and respond with nourishing support. Your body's wisdom is calling.  #HormoneWhisperer]]></description><link>https://www.lifeafterheels.com/post/your-hormones-aren-t-the-enemy-they-re-the-messenger</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6867ebd18e3c93c7719cccc5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f937a4_257d158507df4048b844da261fc4193a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shannon Wade</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You’re Doing Everything ‘Right’ and Still Feel Like a Hot Mess]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feeling off despite doing everything “right”?
Perimenopause may be the reason. Hidden hormone disruptors like stress, over-exercising, and gut issues can throw your system off balance.
It’s not about doing more — it’s about doing things differently.
✨ Reset your hormones naturally.
 Download The Midlife Reset Map today.]]></description><link>https://www.lifeafterheels.com/post/why-you-re-doing-everything-right-and-still-feel-like-a-hot-mess</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685eafb82eed1663a5af5f7e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f937a4_b5ee32091d354200b8c233f8b634d353~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shannon Wade</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Perimenopause Isn’t Just “Hormones” — It’s a Whole-Body Wake-Up Call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perimenopause isn’t just a hormonal shift — it’s a whole-body wake-up call. Your nervous system, gut, blood sugar, and sleep all respond to these deep changes. It’s a powerful opportunity to heal, grow, and become a wiser, more vibrant you by honoring your body’s messages and making supportive lifestyle choices.]]></description><link>https://www.lifeafterheels.com/post/why-perimenopause-isn-t-just-hormones-it-s-a-whole-body-wake-up-call</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684ffab30a69afc9e46a22e3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f937a4_53d37b49ec6444678296d5c94716583d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shannon Wade</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are You the Warrior, the Nurturer, or the Rebel?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menopause doesn’t show up the same for everyone — and that’s exactly why understanding your archetype can be a total game-changer.

Are you a burned-out Warrior Woman? A selfless Nurturer? A restless Rebel? Each archetype reveals what your body is really asking for right now.

 Take the free Menopause Archetype Quiz and get your customized Survival Map — with natural solutions, rituals, and tools made just for you.

Because healing starts with knowing you.]]></description><link>https://www.lifeafterheels.com/post/are-you-the-warrior-the-nurturer-or-the-rebel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6835dbbec879208e30b8f0a8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 09:26:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6928f2_6df9150da5c64521910e78cb4009f7b5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shannon Wade</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Between Who You Were and Who You’re Becoming: The In-Between Space of Menopause]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction There’s a space that no one talks about. It’s not the beginning of the changes—and it’s not the end either. It’s the...]]></description><link>https://www.lifeafterheels.com/post/between-who-you-were-and-who-you-re-becoming-the-in-between-space-of-menopause</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6804af077dce486abaa24fe8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:50:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6928f2_e03d7a304653467baf2d18f64d65c8cf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shannon Wade</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weird Symptoms No One Tells You About During Menopause]]></title><description><![CDATA[Because it’s not just about hot flashes and mood swings… Let’s be real—when we were younger, menopause sounded like one of those far-off...]]></description><link>https://www.lifeafterheels.com/post/weird-symptoms-no-one-tells-you-about-during-menopause</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f5a035aaf502ad8a94be5c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:27:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6928f2_a4bca97a67e14be1aee377e99180655f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shannon Wade</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Benefits of Eating Whole Foods for Perimenopause and Menopause (And How to Make It Easy with Meal Planning and Recipes!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover 10 natural remedies to ease menopause symptoms, from adaptogenic herbs to mindfulness practices. Learn actionable steps to balance ]]></description><link>https://www.lifeafterheels.com/post/the-benefits-of-eating-whole-foods-for-perimenopause-and-menopause-and-how-to-make-it-easy-with-mea</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67efe5a2b62b988f559266cd</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 13:30:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6928f2_c2f1a1dfe41d4dec90d513b892a35e42~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shannon Wade</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Meetings to Meltdowns: My Most Embarrassing Menopause Moment (and How I Took Back Control)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let me paint the picture... Corporate office.  Important client meeting.  All eyes are on me as I begin presenting the quarterly...]]></description><link>https://www.lifeafterheels.com/post/from-meetings-to-meltdowns-my-most-embarrassing-menopause-moment-and-how-i-took-back-control</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e67a2afe36f5984327edfe</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:58:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6928f2_bbc2ed8df32f4f0b929e0aecb876f9ab~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shannon Wade</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perimenopause vs. Menopause: Understanding the Stages &#38; What to Expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menopause isn’t something that happens overnight—it’s a journey. Many women are surprised to learn that perimenopause (the stage before...]]></description><link>https://www.lifeafterheels.com/post/perimenopause-vs-menopause</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d934b46240f8c457db8bd4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:43:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6928f2_3f1b780599c34a88b3c2f2c2efef054b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shannon Wade</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gut Health &#38; Hormone Balance in Perimenopause: The Overlooked Connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re in perimenopause and struggling with weight gain, bloating, mood swings, or brain fog, you might think it’s all due to shifting...]]></description><link>https://www.lifeafterheels.com/post/gut-health-hormone-balance-in-perimenopause-the-overlooked-connection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d1a3140fae0b55abfad552</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:43:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6928f2_2d9f560d96274439982d7e663f1a0559~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shannon Wade</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foods That Can Help Minimize Brain Fog at Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brain fog at work is frustrating. One moment, you're focused and productive, and the next, you're struggling to remember why you opened...]]></description><link>https://www.lifeafterheels.com/post/foods-that-can-help-minimize-brain-fog-at-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c70a7d10f98a62132b33fc</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 18:59:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6928f2_9ded288b4e0e438381c953437bcaaf6e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shannon Wade</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 10 Natural Remedies for Managing Menopause Symptoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover 10 natural remedies to ease menopause symptoms, from adaptogenic herbs to mindfulness practices. Learn actionable steps to balance ]]></description><link>https://www.lifeafterheels.com/post/top-10-natural-remedies-for-managing-menopause-symptoms</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67706bf306c4d534b545db5c</guid><category><![CDATA[Menopause Self Care]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:47:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6928f2_5c429e16b9e3438da2b9656ea00145ef~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shannon Wade</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Journaling for Clarity During Menopause Transitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Journaling during menopause helps track symptoms, ease emotions, and find clarity, turning transitions into opportunities for growth.]]></description><link>https://www.lifeafterheels.com/post/journaling-for-clarity-during-menopause-transitions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">674fcf7ebe08a0e37e36a467</guid><category><![CDATA[Menopause Self Care]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 04:14:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/22cae6_ddc88bcc502642058d753f82274f25de~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shannon Wade</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>