No You’re not Going Mad, It’s Just the Hormons

May 17, 2025

Let’s talk perimenopause and menopause because it put me on fire when I read that even though we, women, are affecting half the population, menopause research is severely underfunded, less than 2%! 
The majority of women’s health research funding focuses on reproduction, leaving menopause largely overlooked. This lack of investment perpetuates significant gaps in understanding and supporting women during this critical life stage.

It seems that with all the misunderstanding and the taboo around it (even though there’s an improvement), many women still feel in the ‘dark woods’ with it, and many tell me they feel they are going mad. I remember this stage about 6 years ago, but then I made some changes. Rest assured, you are not going mad; please wait with the divorce 🙂
You just need to adjust your lifestyle and mindset and add meaning and purpose to your life, and you are good. Not only is it good, but wonderful- you are stepping into an age where you are becoming more you than you have ever been.
Please know that it is not a betrayal by your body but an initiation to a wisdom keeper, a map giver. Hormonal changes during perimenopause can bring challenges such as weight gain, brain fog, disrupted sleep, and emotional shifts. In the Vedic tradition, this stage is known as Vanaprastha — the forest dweller — a time for turning inward, nurturing ourselves, and discovering the wisdom within.Did you know that declining oestrogen affects mood, energy, and sleep patterns, often leading to feelings of exhaustion, anxiety and depression symptoms? Your body craves a slower pace, gentle liver cleanse, more magnesium, better nourishment, and practices that soothe the nervous system. Perimenopause is not a problem to solve but a transition to honour. It’s a call to revisit your inner forest and redefine who you are and your purpose.Nourishing your body with foods that support hormonal balance (beans are so good!), establishing restful sleep routines, taking 12-14 hours of fasting windows and engaging in mindfulness practices can have a dramatic effect on your mental and physical wellbeing. Meditation, dance and grounding exercises can connect you to your inner forest and ease the transition.Learning your cycle as it changes will help your moods and energy levels—if you keep half of the months with stronger physical practices and the other half with more gentle practices like yin and restorative yoga. If you want to learn more how to navigate the perimenopause stage of life and move from confusion to feeling more in your centre.

Get the three-session recording journey designed to support women during perimenopause and menopause. The Forest Dweller Course.
You will explore: 
Lifestyle practices such as nutrition and exercise to balance hormones and boost vitality.
Mental practices will help you address emotional shifts and build a deeper relationship with your evolving self. Spiritual practices, including meditations and insights from mystical traditions, will guide you through this initiation.Get the three-session course (recorded) plus a 1-hour one-to-one personalised session with me. Both options are available now for £180 (regularly £300), which you can pay in two instalments. Get in touch to start the journey: info@rinagolan.co (just co