Lifestyle Medicine: Simple Steps for a Healthier, Happier Menopause with Jackie Lynch, Menopause Nutritionist. S7. Ep 4.

October is Menopause Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is Lifestyle Medicine — a subject that’s right at the heart of my work as a nutritionist. In this solo episode of The Happy Menopause , I’ll be exploring how simple, sustainable changes in the way we eat, move, sleep, and manage stress can transform your menopause experience. We’ll look at the six key pillars of lifestyle medicine — nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, healthy relationships, and avoiding harmful substances — and how they apply specifically to perimenopause and postmenopause. From the power of protein for energy, muscle and mood, to the benefits of leafy greens, vitamin C, and phytoestrogens, I’ll share practical diet tips that can ease symptoms such as hot flushes, brain fog, low mood, weight gain, and poor sleep. But lifestyle medicine is about more than food. We’ll also explore the role of exercise for bone health, cardiovascular fitness and hormone balance, why stress management is so crucial for symptom control, and the sleep strategies that can help you finally get some rest. These small steps don’t replace medical treatments, but they work beautifully alongside them, helping you to address the root causes of symptoms and protect your long-term health. Whether you’re just starting your perimenopause journey, navigating postmenopause, or supporting someone you love, this episode is packed with evidence-based advice to help you feel stronger, more resilient and more in control. If you love The Happy Menopause , please tell your friends and family , and don’t forget to hit follow or

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Lifestyle Medicine: Simple Steps for a Healthier, Happier Menopause with Jackie Lynch, Menopause Nutritionist. S7. Ep 4. is an episode from The Happy Menopause by Jackie Lynch - Nutritionist & Author.

This episode is 30:33 long.

This episode was published on Oct 2, 2025.

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