Lisa and Functional Health Coach Anu Simh dive deep into holistic health strategies for midlife, exploring how nutrition, gut health, and the microbiome shape hormonal balance, energy, sleep, and emotional well-being. This episode highlights the power of functional nutrition, mindfulness, and supportive communities for women navigating perimenopause and menopause.

Episode Highlights:

• Holistic health in midlife and why women need a whole-body approach

• Microbiome + hormonal health: how gut bacteria impact mood, metabolism, and symptoms

• Functional nutrition for midlife transitions — foods that support estrogen, cortisol, and metabolism

• Women’s health + sleep health: why poor sleep worsens hormonal symptoms

• Mindfulness + stress reduction to regulate the nervous system and improve resilience

• Self-care routines that reduce inflammation and support longevity

• Community support for women: connection as a healing tool

• Listening to your inner wisdom as a foundation for long-term health

• Midlife identity shifts and how to navigate them with compassion

• Gut health as the starting point for flourishing in midlife
  
  

• Food is medicine and central to women’s hormonal health.

• Midlife transitions demand a holistic, intention-based approach.

• Community support strengthens mental, emotional, and physical wellness.

• Inner wisdom is a powerful guide during perimenopause and menopause.

• A balanced microbiome is essential for hormone regulation.

• Functional nutrition supports mood, energy, metabolism, and sleep.

• Sleep quality is a non-negotiable pillar of midlife wellness.

• Self-care isn’t optional—it’s a critical health strategy.

• Mindfulness practices help reduce stress and stabilize hormones.

• Gut health is the foundation for vitality in midlife.

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Connect with Anu Simh:

Discover more about holistic health, functional nutrition, and midlife wellness:

🌐 Visit Anu’s Website: anusimh.com — explore her coaching programs, resources, and insights.

📸 Follow on Instagram: @9armsofwellness — daily inspiration, tips, and midlife wellness strategies.

👍 Join the Community on Facebook: 9 Arms of Wellness — connect with like-minded women and share your wellness journey.

📖 Grab Her Book: Flourish from Within — practical tools for supporting hormones and thriving in midlife.

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