285 Days Since Last Incident: Recalibrating Womanhood with Alison Bladh

Imagine waking up and realizing your body’s running on a whole new operating system... and forgot to send you the manual. Welcome to menopause, baby.

In this episode of the MenopauseIt Podcast, I sit down with Alison Bladh—award-winning nutritional therapist, esthetician, and bestselling author of Have a Magnificent Menopause. With over 30 years in women’s health and a seriously relatable British-Swedish vibe, Alison shares the science and soul behind why menopause is a complete system reboot (and how to handle it without losing your damn mind).

We talk blood sugar crashes, why “eating healthy” hits different after 40, how weight gain is more complex than calories, and why lifting weights isn’t just for your 20s. If you’re in perimenopause, menopause, or post—you’ll get the clarity, tools, and fire you need to feel good again.

Takeaways

• Recalibration is survival: Menopause isn’t a glitch—it’s an update. Tune in to what your body needs now.
• Your blood sugar is the secret villain: Stabilizing it can reduce everything from brain fog to mood swings and belly fat.
• Protein up, sugar down: A palm-sized portion of protein every meal helps fight fatigue, weight gain, and cravings.
• Start lifting, no matter your age.
  Resistance training isn’t about being ripped—it’s about bone strength, longevity, and thriving in your 50s and beyond
• Plan your power early: If you're in your 30s or 40s, now is the time to prep your body (and mind) for the change. Prevention is your gift to your future self.

Helpful Resources from Alison:

• Alison’s Website – Free weight management recipes + menopause resources
  Have a Magnificent Menopause – The ultimate guide to feeling vibrant through the change
• The Menopause Charity (UK) – Trusted, evidence-based guidance

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