Menopause Messing With You? Here’s How To Get Your Life Back
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Thrive Weekly Issue 15
In our recent conversation, The Menopause Dietitian, Lisa Feveck, emphasized that nutrition is the foundation of cognitive health. A plant-focused diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, seeds, and whole grains helps reduce brain fog, support emotional balance, and even ease hot flashes. She reminds us: “In the Caribbean, we tend to build our plates around meat. What if we flipped that mindset and started with our plants?”
The Gut-Brain Connection
Lisa also champions the connection between gut health and mood. Her message is clear: what you feed your gut can change how you face your day, helping to soften anxiety, lift your mood, and create mental resilience. Sleep, too, gets a natural boost from simple shifts like more sunshine, water, and movement; not necessarily exercise, but any physical activity you enjoy.
A Mission Rooted In Empowerment
Lisa Feveck is a dietitian, educator, author, and transformation coach whose heart beats for Caribbean women navigating midlife and menopause. Her mission is rooted in empowerment, helping women feel free to choose, to advocate for themselves, and to nourish their bodies without shame or stress.
Making Healthy Eating Approachable
With her tattoo, “freedom”, as a personal compass, Lisa is committed to making healthy eating approachable, especially for women who may not have access to conventional solutions or prefer to avoid medications. Her holistic, personalized coaching blends nutrition, mindset, and movement to help women thrive, not just survive, during this pivotal life stage.
Menopause Conversations Grow Louder
What sets Lisa apart is her deep cultural understanding. While global conversations around menopause grow louder, many still lack relevance for Caribbean women. Lisa bridges that gap, simplifying the science and reshaping our cultural approach to food.
LISA’S five practical tips to support menopausal wellness
1️⃣ Get 10 minutes of morning sun to regulate sleep and boost mood.
2️⃣ Find small moments to manage stress; breathe, soak, walk, or read.
3️⃣ Stay hydrated; flavor your water with herbs or fruit if you prefer.
4️⃣ Ask yourself, “What’s one healthy food I can add to my plate today?”
5️⃣ Practice radical self-love. Acknowledge what you do right each day.
Thrive BONUS TIP – Ask Yourself…
“Which of Lisa’s Tips can I implement today, if it isn’t already in my wellness toolkit?”