Book Club

The first step to making meaningful changes is understanding what’s actually going on. Along with weight gain, I started experiencing brain fog and low energy, which left me feeling frustrated and out of sorts. Reading books on health and wellness helped me begin to understand what was happening in this midlife body (spoiler alert: it’s the hormones!).

One of the biggest takeaways? You don’t have to just suffer through perimenopause and menopause. These symptoms can be managed—and even improved—through diet and lifestyle changes. Don’t accept the idea that “this is just how it is.” That’s outdated thinking, and it’s time to toss that mindset out the window!

Historically, there haven’t been many books focused specifically on women’s health—but thankfully, that’s starting to change. Soon, I’ll be adding a “Book Club” corner to this site where I’ll list resources that have helped me along the way. I also invite you to email me at connect@mymidlifemix.com to share any helpful reads you’ve discovered—we can feature them here too!

The book pictured above, The Menopause Brain, is my current read. I first discovered Dr. Lisa Mosconi through a TED Talk on YouTube (watch here).

Her work really caught my attention, so I began diving into her articles and interviews, which eventually led me to this book. From page one, it resonated with me—and I’m excited to see what insights I can share with you. 

Until next time,
Linda