Connie Pretula

Blogs

Welcome to my blog, where I share practical tips, personal insights, moments where I want to vent and expert advice to help women 40 and over navigate menopause, midlife and beyond with confidence. Here, you’ll find articles on easing hot flashes, improving sleep, boosting energy, managing weight gain, supporting sexual health, overcoming challenges like fatigue and brain fog and any other symptom that has come about in midlife.

I’ve also written some articles to help the men in your life better understand what you’re experiencing. It’s as confusing for them as it is for you.

I focus on personalized, holistic nutrition and lifestyle strategies to help you feel vibrant, balanced, and in control of your health naturally. Whether you’re in perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause, you’ll find information and encouragement tailored to this stage of life.

Explore the topics that matter most to you and discover how small, consistent changes can create lasting impact. Midlife and beyond can be a time of renewal, strength, and joy, let’s navigate it together.

My Breast Ultrasound Results

My Breast Ultrasound Results

Are you enjoying the first weeks of summer? First, I want to say thank you to everyone who sent me a note...

Walking My Talk In The Summer

Walking My Talk In The Summer

Can you believe it is already July‽ It was such a gorgeous weather day in Vancouver for Canada Day....

Boundaries Can Be Scary

Boundaries Can Be Scary

The quickest way to ruin a friendship/relationship is to expect others to do the same for me as I would...

Sleep and Menopause

Sleep and Menopause

I love this quote by William Shakespeare “Innocent sleep. Sleep that soothes away all our worries. Sleep...

What Is Happening to My Body?

What Is Happening to My Body?

This is the third instalment of my series to provide men with insights to what a woman can experience...