Menopause Changes Everything. But You Don’t Have to Manage It Alone.
- Seema Sharma
- 5 days ago
- 4 min read
One day, you wake up, and something feels… off.
Your body no longer plays by the rules. Mood swings hit out of nowhere. Sleep becomes a distant memory. You feel wired but exhausted, forget why you walked into a room, and your reflection? It looks like you...but not quite.
But it’s not just your body. Your relationships shift too.
You snap at your partner over things that never used to bother you. Friends don’t quite get it. No one seems to notice that you’re holding everything together while feeling like you’re falling apart inside.
And on top of that—you still have to show up. For your kids. Your partner. Your work. Your family. The mental load doesn’t stop just because your body is screaming for attention.
That was me.
Why I Created The Hormone Harmony Network
I didn’t set out to become a menopause coach. My journey started years ago with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition that left me exhausted, foggy, with 3am anxious wake-calls. I was struggling with weight fluctuations, hair loss, and joint pain. I kept being told everything was “normal.” I was handed a pill and reassured everything would be fine—but I still felt awful. My bloodwork was “within range,” yet no one talked to me about how lifestyle changes; nutrition, stress management, movement, sleep, could dramatically impact my well-being, physically and mentally. I had to figure that all out on my own.
Then perimenopause arrived, and I recognized the same frustrating pattern—symptoms dismissed, trial and error, relationships breaking down, feeling unheard, not sure what to do about it. My cycle that had always been like clockwork started shifting. Some months, it was early. Others, late. The exhaustion, brain fog, anxiety, amongst other symptoms, some familiar, others scarily new.
But this time, I knew what to do. I had to get back to basics. The same things that helped me with Hashimoto’s were key to managing perimenopause too. I mean what is menopause, really? It’s a hormonal transition that affects every part of your body and mind causing symptoms that feel unpredictable and overwhelming.
But the more I researched, the more frustrated I became. There was too much information. Too many conflicting opinions. Too many quick fixes that didn’t address the root causes.
Learning to Advocate for Myself, And Others
Navigating healthcare wasn’t easy. Over the years, I saw multiple doctors, struggled to explain what I was feeling, and questioned myself when I was dismissed.
And then finally, the relief! The moment a doctor finally said:
"Yes. Something isn’t quite right. You’re not imagining this. It’s not all in your head."
That validation changes everything. You feel empowered, motivated to keep going.
I wanted to cut through the noise. I did the work. Years of research, trying things, learning. I became certified. Not just for myself, but to make sense of the overwhelming amount of information out there for other women like me too. To get to the facts, the science, the real solutions. To talk to women and really listen to them. To make sure they never feel as lost as I once did.
And through that process, I discovered something powerful:
This stage of life doesn’t have to be about loss. It can be about freedom.
Power, Liberation & Doing It Our Way
For too long, women have been told to just push through. To put everyone else first. To accept that their bodies are betraying them. But what if we saw this transition differently?
What if perimenopause and menopause were an invitation?
To redefine what WE need.
To prioritise ourselves in a way we never have before.
To own this new season of life and step into our POWER.
My Experience as a South Asian British-Swiss Woman
This added extra layers to my challenges and experiences. Our cultural backgrounds and personal histories shape how we experience and manage menopause, making each journey unique.
In my upbringing, women's health topics like periods, mental health, and menopause were often considered non-issues, seldom discussed. Living in Switzerland introduced additional complexities: a different healthcare system, language barriers, and the frequent need to repeatedly explain my experiences.
Communicating with my loved ones, my husband, children, family and friends about my journey was another hurdle. How do you get across the experience of brain fog that erases entire conversations, the emotional fluctuations, or the deep exhaustion? I realized the importance of setting boundaries, learning to say no. Not just because I am a woman undergoing hormonal changes, but also in my other roles and identities; wife, mother, daughter.... this list goes on!
How I Can Help You
Currently, I'm in the early stages of perimenopause, navigating its twists and turns in real-time. However, this time, I don't feel lost. I've witnessed firsthand how small, sustainable changes can significantly enhance our well-being. For me, the most transformative shift has been in mindset and attitude.
And that's the empowerment I wish for you as well.
When you understand what’s happening in your body, you stop feeling powerless.
I can help you:
Understand what happens in Menopause so you can stop feeling confused and start feeling in control.
Make sense of symptoms and find practical solutions that fit your lifestyle.
Give yourself permission to show up in a way that feels right for you.
No more guessing. No more struggling alone. Are you ready to take back your power?
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