Allison Poole Midlife Wellness & Community

06/23/2026

Pelvic floor symptoms are often dismissed as “just getting older.”

But your body is always communicating with you, and these symptoms may be telling you that something needs attention.

Here are 5 signs your pelvic floor may need support:

• Leaking urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh, jump, or exercise

• Feeling a sudden, intense urge to get to the bathroom

• A sensation of heaviness, pressure, or dragging in your pelvis

• Ongoing pelvic, hip, tailbone, or lower back pain with no obvious cause

• Vaginal dryness, irritation, or discomfort during daily life or intimacy

What many women don’t realize is that these symptoms aren’t always caused by the pelvic floor itself.

In perimenopause, hormonal changes can affect the tissues of the pelvic floor. Add in poor sleep, chronic stress, lack of recovery, under-fueling, and a nervous system that’s been in survival mode for years, and symptoms can start to appear.

That’s why simply doing more kegels isn’t always the answer.

The key is understanding the bigger picture and identifying what your body is trying to tell you.

I’ve created a free Midlife Pelvic Floor Blueprint to help you connect your symptoms with the factors that may be contributing to them and understand where to focus first.

Comment BLUEPRINT and I’ll send it to you.

06/19/2026

If I could give every midlife woman one piece of advice, it would be this:

Stop waiting until you're completely burnt out before taking care of yourself.

I see so many women putting everyone else's needs first.

Their partner.
Their children.
Their work.
Their family.

And somewhere along the way, they convince themselves that their own needs can wait.

Until the exhaustion becomes impossible to ignore.

Until the stress catches up.

Until they no longer recognize the woman staring back at them in the mirror.

Taking care of yourself isn't selfish.

It's not a reward you earn after everything else is done.

It's one of the most important things you can do for your health, your wellbeing, and the people you care about.

You matter too.

What's one thing you could do for yourself this week?

If you're looking for more support through midlife, check out the free resources in my bio.

06/18/2026

I wish more women knew this:

Your body is not working against you.

It's not trying to make your life harder.

And it's certainly not failing you.

So many women spend years feeling frustrated with their body.

Frustrated by the fatigue.

The brain fog.

The changing symptoms.

The feeling that things don't work the way they used to.

But what if your body isn't the problem?

What if it's simply asking for something different?

More rest.

More support.

More compassion.

More understanding.

Midlife can bring a lot of changes, and sometimes the most helpful thing we can do is stop criticizing ourselves and start listening.

You don't need to have everything figured out.

You don't need to push through every hard day.

And you don't need to do this alone.

What's one thing your body has been asking for lately?

06/12/2026

Many women prepare for the surgery itself.

They research the procedure.
They ask questions.
They make plans for recovery.

But what often catches them off guard is everything that comes after.

The exhaustion that lasts longer than expected.

The emotions that seem to come out of nowhere.

The frustration of wanting to feel like yourself again but not quite being there yet.

One of the things women tell me most often is:

"I wasn't prepared for this part."

Recovery isn't just physical.

It's emotional.
It's mental.
It's personal.

And if that's where you are right now, please know that you're not behind, you're not failing, and you're certainly not alone.

What's something you wish someone had told you before your recovery?

I also put together a free guide covering the 5 biggest mistakes women make during hysterectomy recovery (and how to avoid them).

Comment MISTAKES below and I'll send it to you.

06/11/2026

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I have poured my heart and soul into creating this 12 week guided course, and cannot wait for you to start on your transformative journey of the heart towards daily peace. Every week is meant to build upon the next, challenging your intentions, perspectives, and the way you let love guide your life.

Ready to take the next step? Just click the link in the comments below to learn more and sign up today!

With love,
Shawna

06/11/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about hysterectomy is this:

“If they keep my ovaries, I won’t have to worry about menopause.”

I wish it were that simple.

What many women aren’t told is that even when the ovaries are left in place, their function can still be affected after surgery.

For some women, that means menopause symptoms show up earlier than expected.

The frustrating part?

Many women spend months wondering why they suddenly feel different.

Why their sleep has changed.

Why their energy is lower.

Why their body doesn’t feel like it used to.

And nobody connects it back to their hysterectomy.

This isn’t about fear.

It’s about information.

Because when you know what to watch for, you can get the right support sooner.

Did anyone talk to you about this before your surgery?

Yes or no?

Let me know in the comments.

06/09/2026

Most women go into a hysterectomy expecting recovery to be fairly straightforward.

A few weeks of rest.
A follow-up appointment.
Then life goes back to normal.

But for many women, that's not what happens.

What surprises them isn't always the surgery itself.

It's everything that comes after.

The pelvic floor changes no one mentioned.

The hormonal shifts that can happen even when your ovaries are left in place.

The emotions that seem to appear out of nowhere.

The moments where you wonder,
"Why didn't anyone tell me this?"

Here's what shocked me:

1 in 3 women will have a hysterectomy by age 60.

That's not a rare surgery.

It's one of the most common procedures women undergo.

And yet so many women still feel completely unprepared for recovery.

Over the next couple of weeks, I'm sharing some of the things women deserve to know before and after hysterectomy.

Not to scare you.

To help you feel informed, supported, and more confident about what to expect.

Save this post. You'll want to follow this series.

06/01/2026

✨ Recovery isn't linear.

Many women expect to feel better quickly after surgery, but healing often takes longer than anticipated. Some days you may feel strong and hopeful, while other days you may need more rest and support.

Both experiences are normal.

Give yourself permission to heal at your own pace. Rest is not a sign of weakness or a lack of progress. It's an essential part of recovery.

Your body is doing important work behind the scenes. Trust the process, be kind to yourself, and remember that every step forward counts. 💛

05/30/2026

Women were never meant to navigate midlife alone.

The journey through perimenopause and menopause can feel overwhelming, but healing happens differently when we feel seen, understood, and supported by others who truly get it.

That’s exactly why Pause Together was created — a safe, supportive community where women can connect, share experiences, and find guidance through every stage of midlife.

You don't have to do this alone. 💜

DM us to learn more and take the first step towards feeling supported, empowered, and connected.

05/27/2026

Your body is not failing you.
It may simply be asking for more support. 🤍

Midlife symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, disrupted sleep, and feeling constantly “on edge” are often signs of an overwhelmed nervous system — not a sign that you’re doing something wrong.

Sometimes healing doesn’t begin with doing more.
Sometimes it begins with slowing down, creating safety, nourishing your body, and giving yourself permission to rest.

Small shifts can create meaningful healing.

Which symptom resonates with you most right now?