Loving Your Pause

Loving Your Pause Hi, I’m Erin! A certified menopausal coach and wellness advocate. Pause is a mindset. A daily decision to honor what your body and life need today.

I support women in redefining health, strength, and self care through intentional lifestyle shifts.

πŸŒ… 4,000 steps before 7 AM.That’s my morning walk with my sidekick, Oakley 🐾 β€” no phone (usually πŸ˜‰), no agenda, just move...
09/11/2026

πŸŒ… 4,000 steps before 7 AM.

That’s my morning walk with my sidekick, Oakley 🐾 β€” no phone (usually πŸ˜‰), no agenda, just movement with intention and purpose. Today I brought it along for a quick pic and to catch up on a few texts, but most mornings it’s just us, the quiet, and our bodies waking up alongside the sun.

There’s something powerful about getting outside early. Natural light helps set your circadian rhythm, which means better sleep, steadier energy, and a mood boost that carries through the whole day. It’s one of the simplest tools we have β€” free, no equipment, no excuses.

This is Daily Movement in action, this is about showing up for yourself, one small intentional step at a time.

Start your day right. πŸ’š

πŸ‘‰ Tell me β€” how are you moving with intention today?

🎧 It’s here! New episode of the SHeCOMMERCE Podcast just dropped β€” and I’m so excited for you all to listen!I sat down w...
09/10/2026

🎧 It’s here! New episode of the SHeCOMMERCE Podcast just dropped β€” and I’m so excited for you all to listen!

I sat down with the SHeCOMMERCE team β€” a platform built for real talk, expert insight, and sisterhood among women in the CPG space β€” for an honest, fun conversation about all things Loving Your Pause: perimenopause, wellness, and empowering women through this stage of life. πŸ’œ

And the timing couldn’t be better β€” September is Perimenopause Awareness Month, and conversations like this are exactly why representation and open dialogue matter so much. The more we talk about it, the less alone any of us feel. Thank you to SHeCOMMERCE for having me β€” go give it a listen! 🎧

Follow and tune in now!


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09/09/2026

πŸ‚ September is Perimenopause Awareness Month πŸ‚

Did you know perimenopause can start in your late 30s or 40s β€” years before menopause itself? Symptoms like brain fog, hot flashes, mood shifts, and sleep changes are real, common, and not just something to push through.

Here are a few lifestyle habits you can start today to support your body through this transition:

πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ Move daily β€” even 20-30 min of walking or strength training helps regulate mood and hormones

πŸ’§ Prioritize hydration β€” dehydration can worsen fatigue and headaches

πŸ₯— Add protein + fiber to every meal β€” supports blood sugar stability, which affects mood and energy

😴 Protect your sleep window β€” a consistent bedtime routine matters more now than ever

🌑️ Cut back on alcohol + caffeine β€” both can trigger hot flashes and disrupt sleep

🀍 Talk about it β€” with your doctor, your friends, your community. You are not alone in this.

Small, consistent changes make a real difference. What’s one habit you’re working on this month? πŸ‘‡

09/03/2026
And the momentum keeps building β€” I'm so honored to share that I've been invited to speak at Kimberly-Clark's Women's We...
08/26/2026

And the momentum keeps building β€” I'm so honored to share that I've been invited to speak at Kimberly-Clark's Women's Wellness Fair this September! I can't wait to be in the room with their team, sharing the Thrive Wheel experience and connecting with the women there. πŸ’š

Since we're heading into Menopause Awareness Month (September) and World Menopause Day (October) β€” I'm opening my calendar for wellness events, lunch-and-learns, and workshops with companies who want to support the women on their teams.

If your organization wants real, practical conversation around perimenopause and menopause for your employee wellness program, ERG, or leadership team, I'd love to talk.
πŸ“© Reach out to [email protected] or DM me to check availability for September/October.

Let's normalize this conversation at work.

Big news! I just wrapped an amazing conversation on the SHeCOMMERCE Podcast β€” a platform built for real talk, expert ins...
08/21/2026

Big news! I just wrapped an amazing conversation on the SHeCOMMERCE Podcast β€” a platform built for real talk, expert insight, and sisterhood among women in the CPG space.

We dove into all things Loving Your Pause β€” perimenopause, wellness, and empowering women through this stage of life. It was such a fun, honest conversation and I can’t wait for you all to hear it! πŸ’œ Thank you to SHeCOMMERCE for having me.

πŸ“… Mark your calendars β€” the episode drops September 9th!

Follow so you don’t miss it 🎧

ComingSoon

08/18/2026

My daily (+ weekly) habit stack 🌿

Not about doing more β€” just doing the things that actually move the needle: morning light before my phone, protein + fiber before 10am, strength + yoga every week, and a wind-down that actually works.

Consistency > perfection. Swipe through mine, then tell me β€” what’s one habit you’re not willing to skip? πŸ‘‡

Save this for later, and share with someone who needs the reminder.

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