Getting Back to Your Best Routine After Summer
I don’t know about you, but after summer, I’m craving my routine back. This year, my shoulder made sure I couldn’t ignore it, after two
Barbara Birke September 7, 2026
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Your Routine in Menopause: 5 Questions for a Fresh Start After Summer
I’ll be honest: I barely trained for a few weeks this summer. Between the heat and all the traveling, my strength training pretty much fell
Cindy Goethlich August 27, 2026
Staying Mobile in Menopause: Your 15-Minute Routine
“Barbara, I’m strength training two to three times a week now. But what should I actually do on the days in between?” The short answer:
Cindy Goethlich July 21, 2026
Menopause Belly Fat: What’s Really Going On — And What You Can Do About It
If you’re dealing with menopause belly fat, you’re not imagining it – and you’re definitely not doing anything wrong. You haven’t really changed anything, and
Barbara Birke April 20, 2026
Strength Training for Menopause: How Often, Which Exercises, and What Equipment You Actually Need
“Barbara, I know I should be strength training. But how exactly? How often? And do I really need a gym membership to make it work?”
Barbara Birke March 9, 2026
Why New Year Resolutions Fail Women Over 40
(and what actually works instead) If you’re already feeling behind on your 2026 goals, I want you to take a deep breath. You’re not failing.
Barbara Birke January 12, 2026
Hot Flashes During Menopause: Your Holistic Guide to Feeling Better
Picture this: You’re sitting in an important meeting, and suddenly this wave of heat spreads across your body. Or you wake up in the middle
Barbara Birke October 24, 2025
Better Sleep in Menopause: Finally Sleep Peacefully Again
3:17 AM. You’re staring at the ceiling again. Do you know this feeling? You’ve always been a good sleeper, but lately, the night has become
Barbara Birke September 19, 2025
How to Balance Hormones Naturally During Menopause:
3 Science-Backed Methods You wake up at 3 AM drenched in sweat, your mood swings between irritable and down, and your belly keeps expanding –
Barbara Birke September 4, 2025
Naturally Ease Menopause Symptoms: 7 Proven Strategies for Better Well-being
“Is this normal, or am I sick?” This question comes up almost daily from the women who visit my practice. They tell me about hot
Barbara Birke August 21, 2025