When we talk about ‘environment’, most people think about cluttered kitchens, noisy offices or never-ending WhatsApp notifications, and yes, they can make a difference - but in midlife and menopause, your internal environment matters just as much. Thinking about your gut health, blood sugar, hormones, sleep patterns, and the way you speak to yourself when nobody else is listening - all of these will affect the experience you have during this chapter of messy midlife. In this mini episode we explore both sides - the external world you move through and the internal world you carry inside and how each one affects menopause symptoms, mental health and your ability to cope. We need to think about how we can stop our nervous system being on high alert. Consider how low blood sugar, gut health and more can trigger and worsen symptoms. Think about realistic small changes that as women in the real world are do-able. This isn’t about buying matching storage baskets and having a declutter - although crack on if that works for you - it's more about creating an environment - both inside and out - that supports your hormones, your head and your heart. The 6 Lifestyle Levers are a great place to start when thinking about how best you can support yourself at this time - whether HRT is on your "To Do" list or not - we can all choose small shifts that make a big impact. Let me know about your experience and if you want to dive deeper and create a plan that is right for you, drop me a note and I can send you the workshop link.