Menopausal AF: The Goddess Guide to Midlife, Mojo & Metabolism

Welcome to midlife: the hot flashes are real, your metabolism has ghosted you, and your doctor just told you "it's normal." But guess what? Feeling like a bloated, exhausted, brain-fogged shell of your former self isn't normal, and it sure as hell isn't acceptable.Menopausal AF: The Goddess Guide to Midlife, Mojo & Metabolism is the ultimate no-filter, science-meets-sisterhood survival guide for women who refuse to fade quietly into the background.Written by Jules Van de Gevel, former consultant midwife, wellness entrepreneur, and founder of the cult women's health brand *Pure Goddess, this empowering and often hilarious guide tackles the real issues women face during perimenopause and menopause: from unexplained weight gain, mood swings, and joint pain to thyroid dysfunction and hormonal chaos.But this isn't just another "menopause manual" written by someone who's never sweated through a 3 a.m. hormone surge or cried because their jeans didn't fit. Jules has lived it. And after a two-decade health journey through autoimmune disease, a total thyroidectomy, and midlife reinvention, she's created a roadmap that blends practical advice, scientific insight, and real talk with a good dose of humour.Inside, you'll discover:  What's really going on with your hormones, and why most women are misdiagnosed or dismissed How to work with your body (not against it) to support metabolism, gut health, and energy The hidden link between estrogen, blood sugar, and those relentless cravings Why weight gain in your 40s and 50s is NOT your fault, and how to shift it without starving The truth about HRT, thyroid support, supplements, and what actually works How to rebuild your confidence, your career, your libido, and your life This book is part science, part story, and part call to arms. It's for the woman who's sick of being told to "just get on with it," and ready to take back control of her health, her body, and her future. Whether you're in the messy middle of perimenopause or navigating the hormonal hangover of your 50s, Menopausal AF offers answers, laughs, and real tools to help you feel like you again.Perfect for fans of Dr. Mindy Pelz, Aviva Romm, and Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Menopausal AF is both informative and rebellious, a love letter to women who are tired of being dismissed, ignored, or sidelined just because they've hit midlife. This book is here to walk with you through the fire, the flushes, and the full-body transformation that midlife demands.Because midlife isn't the end. It's the Goddess Era Read more