For some women, menopause is little more than a gentle shift. For others, it feels like a freight train. Hot flushes, brain fog, exhaustion, mood swings, stubborn weight gain - all arriving with full force. But why does this transition hit so hard for some and not others?
The answer often lies in a pair of tiny but powerful glands sitting above your kidneys: the adrenals.
When your ovaries naturally wind down hormone production, your adrenal glands are meant to step in and take over some of the workload, providing a smoother transition. But here’s the catch: many women reach their 40s and 50s with adrenal glands that are already completely overworked.
Think of years of constant stress, late nights, endless to-do lists, juggling work and family, too much caffeine and sugar, maybe too many glasses of wine to “take the edge off.” Add in a reliance on painkillers, sleep aids, or endless supplements that don’t quite hit the mark, and you’ve got a recipe for adrenal exhaustion.
So when menopause arrives, instead of helping you glide through, your adrenals simply can’t cope. The result? Symptoms feel amplified and recovery feels harder.
The good news is that there are ways to support your adrenals and ease the transition. Simple steps like prioritising restorative sleep, eating in a way that balances blood sugar, reducing stimulants, and actively creating space for rest can make a remarkable difference. Supporting your liver with nourishing foods also helps your body process hormones more effectively.
Menopause doesn’t have to feel like a crash landing. With the right lifestyle shifts and targeted nutritional support, you can calm your nervous system, restore resilience, and reclaim your energy.
Your body is not failing you - it’s asking for care. And it’s never too late to listen.
