In this episode we dive into the delightful chaos of motherhood, blogging, and navigating perimenopause with our special guest, Stacey Wallenstein, better known as The Mint Chip Mama.

Stacey brings a blend of humour, honesty, and heart to everything she does, from exploring parenting adventures to sharing life hacks that make everyday a bit easier and a lot more fun.

In this episode we explore how Stacey turned her blogging passion into a vibrant community, touching on everything from family travel to the realities of perimenopause — all with her signature wit.

Don’t miss this chance to laugh, learn, and maybe even find a new perspective on your own journey.

Important links for this episode

Stacey’s blog: https://themintchipmama.com/
Stacey’s Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/themintchipmama

Stacey's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheMintChipMama/

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🎙️ Welcome to Empower Your Menopause, the podcast where we bust myths, challenge outdated health advice, and empower women to thrive in midlife and beyond.

It’s James and Juli here, and in this episode we’re addressing a topic that’s critically important throughout the menopause journey.

If you’re waking up exhausted, tossing and turning, or feeling like your sleep has completely betrayed you in midlife—you’re not alone. And no, it’s not just about “getting older.”

In this episode, we’re breaking down why sleep goes haywire during perimenopause and menopause, why it matters more than ever for your long-term health, and—most importantly—how to fix it. We’ll give you simple, practical strategies to help you wake up feeling rested, rather than wondering how you’re supposed to function on four hours of sleep and a bucket of caffeine.

So, if you’re tired of being tired, stick around—we’ve got you covered.

Resources for you

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We’ve all been told that weight gain is just about calories in versus calories out. But if that were the whole story, midlife weight gain wouldn’t feel like such an uphill battle!

The truth? Hormones play a huge role in how your body stores fat, burns energy, and regulates appetite — and that gets even more complicated during the menopause transition as the fall in sex hormones can affect all of the above. Hey, No one said this stuff was easy :)

But fear not, in today’s episode we’re going beyond calories to uncover the real hormonal drivers of weight gain in midlife and, most importantly, what you can do about it.

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