5 Pillars to Make Menopause FUN 🤪

Interview with Marjie Martini- Menopause Strategist

Let’s talk about something that affects millions of women every single day but gets shoved under the rug: menopause. And yeah, I know using “menopause” and “fun” in the same sentence sounds a little crazy, but my guest Marjie Martini—a menopause strategist who’s in the trenches helping women every day—is here to change that narrative.

This conversation is real, raw, and honestly? Life-changing. We’re talking about the stuff nobody tells you: meno-rage (yep, it’s a thing), why you might be “waiting” when you shouldn’t be, how hormone replacement actually works, and what it really costs (spoiler: less than your daily Starbucks run). Plus, we dive into why your partner needs to understand what’s happening and how they can actually help.

If you’re going through menopause, know someone who is, or want to be prepared for this inevitable journey—this episode is for you.

Disclaimer: This is not medical, financial, or legal advice. This is a real conversation with someone who helps women navigate menopause every single day.

Aloha and let’s dive in! 🌺

🔥 Marjie Martini
A menopause strategist based in Mexico who works with women navigating perimenopause and menopause through her holistic five-pillar approach. She’s passionate about helping women reclaim their energy, clarity, and joy during this transition—and she’s living proof that life after menopause can be vibrant and fulfilling. Marjie is also collaborating on a book for men about supporting their partners through menopause (working title: “She’s Just Not That Into You”).

🛏️ The Sleep Foundation

• Why sleep is the #1 pillar to address first

• Creating evening rituals that actually work

• How fixing sleep impacts everything else (brain fog, energy, weight)

🍽️ Nutrition That Heals

• Why women aren’t eating enough (especially protein)

• The instant impact of consistent eating every 2-3 hours

• Food prep strategies that remove friction

• How nutrition directly affects brain fog

🧘‍♀️ Stress Management & Cortisol

• Understanding “cortisol crashes” after years of running on adrenaline

• Building a personal toolbox of calming techniques

• The power of simple tools: water on wrists, Solfeggio frequencies, music

• Why all five pillars are interconnected

💊 The Hormone Conversation: Natural vs. Replacement

• Treating symptoms vs. treating root causes

• Why hormone panels are only “one-tenth of the pie”

• The importance of finding the right hormone doctor (this is a 10-15 year relationship!)

• Bioidentical vs. pharmaceutical options

• Why you should get your hormone panel done in your 30s (game-changing advice!)

• How prescriptions change with seasons, stress, and life stages

😤 Meno-Rage: The Thing Nobody Talks About

• What meno-rage actually is (and why women don’t remember it)

• Real story: how one woman went from angry and drinking heavily to thriving in 4 weeks

• The connection between hormones, mood, libido, and joy

• Why waiting “until your period stops” is costing you quality of life RIGHT NOW

💑 Partners: How to Actually Help

• Why partners (husbands, wives, partners of all kinds) need to understand what’s happening

• Practical ways to support: organizing keys/phone/glasses, giving hugs without mansplaining

• Navigating intimacy during menopause (estrogen creams, lubes, and communication)

• The book coming for men: what partners wish they knew

💰 The Real Cost (It’s Less Than You Think)

• Breaking down actual costs: consultations ($50-75), blood work ($100-200), monthly hormones ($100-175)

• That’s $3-3.50 per day—less than a latte

• Comparing costs to coping mechanisms (wine, shopping, Botox)

• Why NOT managing your health is actually costing you MORE (lost productivity, poor sleep, brain fog)

• Online platforms and accessible options for different budgets

🐢 The Journey Mindset

• Why this is a marathon, not a sprint (symptoms can last into your 60s)

• Trusting your intuition and knowing your body

• Being proactive instead of waiting

• The turtle wisdom: slow down, respect the process

💜 Check Out Marjie:

https://88degrees.me/retreats/
https://88degrees.me/services/menopausestrategist/ https://instagram.com/marjiemartini