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04/27/2026

Time to dream big.

Anyone can book a generic vacation.

But this? This is different.

A curated European River Cruise for women navigating midlife and beyond. Designed to restore, inspire and reconnect you to your most vibrant self.

Join

Irene Hogan, Pharmacist, Author, and Menopause Expert
Carol Trotter, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Menopause Coach
Vicky Hachey, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Creator of the Memory Method LifeStyle Program, Owner of Good Health Mart Store / Clinic in Hamilton

For 7 nights, cruising through Amsterdam to Belgian medieval towns. During the peak of Tulip season.

Image no crowded conference. Not a quick Q&A.

You’ll dine, explore and travel alongside these women wellness experts, asking questions, having real conversations and getting personalized insight while enjoying the scenery.

Witness the region come alive in a spectacular display of colour as tulip season reaches its peak.

This trip is not just about sightseeing—it's investing in YOU.

Departure date; April 6-13, 2027.

Early bird pricing: Save up to $1,000 if you book by May 22, 2026.

Spots are limited. This will sell out.

DM if interested and curious.

I will send you more specific details.

This is more than a cruise. It's an experience.

04/21/2026

If you missed this Women's Wellness event, Menopause: The Change, The Chaos & The Comeback.

No worries. I am already planning for the next one in September.

Stay tuned to this to be the first to know.

04/01/2026

A small taste of what you’ll experience with us on April 18th…

Menopause: The Change, the Chaos & the Comeback

Join myself, Vicky Hachey (RHN, Memory Method Lifestyle), alongside:
✨ Caroline Farquhar (RHN, EMP, BA, Medical Advisor for CanPrev Natural Health Products)
✨ Diana Meskauskas (Owner of Shivana Yoga, Certified Yoga Instructor)

This empowering morning is designed to help you:
🌿 Refocus and reset your intentions
🌿 Recognize your personal triggers
🌿 Understand what’s happening in your body—even post-menopause
🌿 Protect and support your brain health
🌿 Gain clarity on practical next steps forward
Plus, early registration includes a cotton swag bag filled with samples 🎁

Take this time for YOU—to step back, reconnect, and move forward with confidence.
Spots are limited—secure yours today!

More details https://buff.ly/WvS85EA

03/03/2026

If you get my emails. The email I sent today speaks about the benefits of weighted blankets and weighted vests. This winter I had a lot of women refer to their nervous system on overdrive.

My last email is just food for thought. If you are not on my email list.
Here's the link to join

Nutrition and Lifestyle Consulting by Vicky Hachey for improved mental and physical health, reducing inflammation and supporting recovery.

02/25/2026

A big part of what I do and what you see, often starts here....in my home office.

Yes. I multitask...listening to a training podcast or music while wearing my weighted vest, making notes.

No current research on weighted vest and cognition. However, great for resistance and balance.

Do you have a desk job?

I am curious, what do you do to protect your energy, metabolism and muscles during the day ?

Feel free to comment below.

01/27/2026

What keeps waking you up at night
Is it hormone related

Hormones and sleep are deeply connected. And it’s not just about estrogen or progesterone.

Blood sugar may be dropping while you sleep.
You may not be getting enough protein through the day.
Stress may be driving cortisol too high.

All of these can wake the brain when it should be resting.

When the body is under stress, a cascade happens. Cortisol rises putting the body into fight or flight. Pregnenolone drops which can make you feel irritable and on edge. Progesterone declines which disrupts sleep. Estrogen dips contributing to night sweats and hot flashes. The thyroid often slows metabolism in response. The result is exhaustion, poor sleep, stubborn weight gain, and feeling frustrated with your body.

Many women tell me the same story.

It’s 2:00 AM. You’re in a deep sleep when suddenly you’re overheated and sweating. You get up to cool off, change clothes, or grab a towel. When you finally return to bed, sleep doesn’t come back. And the next day is full. Work, responsibilities, appointments. You’re running on empty again.

Tired of being tired.

Whether your sleepless nights are driven by hormones, stress, anxiety, or stimulants earlier in the day, consistency with sleep patterns matters more than ever at this stage of life.

At this point, health and wellbeing become the priority.

Waking up without aches and pains.
Waking up after a good night’s sleep feeling refreshed.
Waking up without relying on stimulants to function.
Waking up without worrying if medications were taken correctly.

So often the focus becomes fitting into old jeans, when the real work is supporting our genes and long term health.

Making lifestyle changes can feel daunting. Especially when we believe poor sleep is just part of getting older or that it’s too late to change.

It’s not.

There is a better way to support sleep, energy, and memory health. And it often starts with restoring uninterrupted, restorative sleep.

Prioritizing sleep is not indulgent.
It’s foundational.

12/31/2025

Wishing you a Happy New Year.

Keep moving forward to better health in 2026!

12/29/2025

The Silent Exodus We’re Not Talking About

Studies continue to show a staggering trend: menopause is quietly pushing talented, experienced women out of the workforce.

For many women, this stage of life brings a trifecta of pressure
👉 Careers that are accelerating and demanding more than ever
👉 Growing caregiving responsibilities at home
👉 Health transitions—like menopause—that are often misunderstood, minimized, or unmanaged

An overwhelming 95% of women experience an average of seven menopause-related symptoms, such as brain fog, fatigue, sleep disruption, and anxiety. More than half (57%) say these symptoms moderately or severely impact their work performance.

This is why taking early steps matters.

By supporting women before symptoms become overwhelming, we can help prevent being blindsided by menopause.

Early awareness and proactive care allows women to better manage day-to-day demands, caring for themselves, supporting their families, and continuing to build their careers with confidence and clarity.

This silent exodus doesn’t just affect women personally—it costs organizations deeply.

✔️ We lose leadership.
✔️ We lose institutional knowledge.
✔️ We lose wisdom, perspective, and innovation.

Here’s the encouraging part, this is preventable.

Hormonal shifts during midlife directly affect cognition, focus, memory, emotional regulation, and resilience. With open conversations, early intervention, and supportive frameworks in place, women don’t have to choose between their health and their careers.

When we prioritize our overall health early, through nutrition, lifestyle support, stress regulation, and education, women are far less likely to be blindsided by symptoms. They’re better equipped to manage their day-to-day, care for themselves and their families, and continue building their careers with clarity and confidence.

Supporting women’s health isn't “nice to have.”
It’s foundational to retention, leadership longevity, and wellbeing.

Don't be blindsided by menopausal symptoms.

12/28/2025

You Still Have Time to Protect the Most Important Part of You”
Midlife can make you fear the worst—forgetfulness, overwhelm, losing your spark, losing your edge, losing yourself.
But you are far more in control than you think.
🧠 Brain fog, irritability, exhaustion, and digestive issues aren’t failures.
They’re reminders.
Your brain is calling you back to yourself.
✨ Small daily prevention steps make a big impact:
• Stabilize your blood sugar
• Eat for brain, bone, and hormone health
• Build strength
• Reduce emotional load
• Replace self-sabotage with self-support
Every time you choose nourishment over depletion, you protect the woman you are—and the woman you’re becoming.

12/27/2025

The holidays are meant to be enjoyed. Shared meals, traditions, and a few indulgences are part of the joy of Christmas.
At the same time, remembering to nourish your brain helps keep energy, memory, focus, and mood steady through the festivities.

Foods like blueberries, salmon (omega-3s), olive oil, almonds, lean proteins, and green tea or matcha support cognitive health by reducing inflammation and fueling your brain cells.

✨ Enjoy the treats.
✨ Savour the celebrations.
✨ Just don’t over-indulge—balance is brain-friendly.

Your brain doesn’t need perfection this season—just a little mindful support. 💕