Loving Your Pause

06/03/2026

Some partnerships just make sense. 💚🌿

Today I want to shine a light on a woman and a space that has meant so much to me and to the Loving Your Pause community — Mandy Flannery, founder and owner of The Teal Yogi.

The Teal Yogi was the very first location to host a perimenopause education event with me. Mandy opened her doors, her community, and her heart — and the women who showed up that night left feeling seen, supported, and less alone. That is everything.

Mandy’s story is one of the most powerful I know. When her husband was undergoing treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, yoga became her refuge. What started as a way to survive one of the hardest seasons of her life became a lifelong calling to help others heal.

Today Mandy leads The Teal Yogi with more than 1,000 hours of advanced yoga training — specializing in trauma-informed yoga, nervous system regulation, and meditation. She has built a space where people of ALL backgrounds feel safe, supported, and empowered to reconnect with themselves.

And if you know anything about perimenopause — you know that nervous system regulation is not optional. It is medicine. Mandy’s work and mine are deeply aligned and I am so grateful to have her in this community. 💚

If you are local and looking for a yoga studio that actually meets you where you are — please go visit Mandy.

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🝢 www.thetealyogi.com

Drop a 💚 below if you love seeing women support women. And share this with someone who needs a safe space to land. 🌿

05/28/2026

The early bird price for Thrive By July disappears June 1st. 💚🌿
If you have been thinking about it — this is your sign.

For just a few more days you can lock in your spot for $127 instead of $147.
That is $20 off to start feeling like yourself again before summer. 🌿

Thrive By July is a 3-week program starting June 7th for women in perimenopause and menopause who are DONE feeling off and ready to actually do something about it.

3 weeks. 3 powerful habit shifts.

⚡ Energy that holds all day
💪 Strength that supports your metabolism and your bones
😊 Mood that feels like YOU again

No overwhelm. No perfection. Just real, sustainable change that fits into your real life — wrapping up right as July begins so you head into summer feeling grounded and strong.

💰 $127 through June 1st
💰 $147 after

👉 lovingyourpause.com/store/thrive-by-july

Spots are limited. June 1st is closer than it feels. 💚

05/24/2026

If there is one thing I could tell every woman in perimenopause and menopause it is this 👇

Lift something heavy. Or Just LIFT!

Not because you want to look a certain way. Because your body is counting on it right now more than ever.

Here is what strength training actually does for you in this season of life:

💪 Preserves muscle — we lose 3–8% of muscle mass every decade after 30. Strength training is the only way to stop that.

🔥 Speeds up your metabolism — muscle burns calories at rest. More muscle = faster metabolism. No cardio required.

🦴 Protects your bones — estrogen protects bone density. As it drops, strength training picks up the job. It is one of the best defenses against osteoporosis.

⚡ Stabilizes your energy — building muscle improves insulin sensitivity which means steadier blood sugar and no more 2pm crashes.

😊 Supports your mood — strength training releases endorphins AND builds confidence. Both of which your hormones are currently making harder to come by.

😴 Improves your sleep — women who strength train consistently report deeper, more restorative sleep. Yes please.

You do not need a gym. You do not need an hour. You need consistency and a little resistance.

Start with 2 days a week. Your future self will thank you. 💚

Drop a 💪 below if strength training is already part of your routine — or a 🙋 if you want to start but don’t know where to begin. I see you either way.

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05/20/2026

Introducing—Thrive By July. 🌿💚

A 3-week program for women in perimenopause and menopause who are DONE feeling off in their own bodies — and ready to actually DO something about it.

Starting June 7th we are going to work on 3 powerful habit shifts that will change how you feel in your:

⚡ Energy — no more crashing by noon
💪 Strength — build the muscle your hormones need
🧠 Metabolism — work WITH your body not against it
😊 Mood — steady, grounded, and like yourself again

No overwhelm. No perfection. Just real, sustainable habits that fit into your real life.

We wrap up right as July begins — so you head into summer feeling grounded, strong, and like YOURSELF again. 🌿

💛 EARLY BIRD PRICING
$127 before June 1st
$147 after June 1st

Spots are limited and I want YOU to have first access.

👉 Link https://lovingyourpause.com/store/thrive-by-july

Comment or DM THRIVE for more info.

This one is special. I cannot wait to do this with you. 💚

05/18/2026

5 minutes of prep. 14 grams of protein. Tastes like dessert. 🍓💚

This White Chocolate Berry Bark is your new summer freezer staple — and it is made with Greek yogurt so every piece is secretly working for your hormones and your muscles.

Tell me that’s not a win. 🌿

✨ WHITE CHOCOLATE BERRY BARK
Servings: 4 • Prep: 5 min • No baking

INGREDIENTS
✦ 2 cups plain whole milk Greek yogurt
✦ 1 tbsp honey
✦ ¼ cup strawberries
✦ ¼ cup blueberries
✦ 1 oz white chocolate chips or shaved white chocolate

DIRECTIONS
1️⃣ Mix Greek yogurt and honey together until combined.
2️⃣ Spread evenly onto a large sheet of parchment paper.
3️⃣ Sprinkle strawberries, blueberries, and white chocolate chips on top.
4️⃣ Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 3–4 hours until solid.
5️⃣ Break or chop into pieces.
6️⃣ Serve cold and store extras in the freezer!

💪 Per serving: 14g protein • 189 calories • naturally sweetened

💡 TIP: Make it the night before and it’s ready to grab straight from the freezer all week. Add h**p hearts on top before freezing for an extra protein boost!

Make a batch this weekend and thank yourself on Monday. 💚

Save this and tag me when you make it — ✨

05/15/2026

3 ingredients. 10 minutes. Zero guilt. 🍓💚

This Homemade Raspberry Sorbet is the summer treat your body will actually love — dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and packed with 6 grams of fiber per serving.

Yes. Dessert with fiber. We love to see it. 🌿

🍓 HOMEMADE RASPBERRY SORBET
Servings: 4 • Prep: 10 min • No cooking required

INGREDIENTS
✦ 3 cups frozen raspberries
✦ 2 tbsp maple syrup
✦ 4 tbsp water

DIRECTIONS
1️⃣ Add raspberries, maple syrup, and ¼ of the water to a blender or food processor.
2️⃣ Blend on high, scraping the sides as needed.
3️⃣ If the mixture gets stuck, add water a little at a time until smooth.
4️⃣ Serve immediately and enjoy!

💪 Per serving: 74 calories • 6g fiber • 0.6g fat • naturally sweetened

💡 TIP: Serve in a chilled bowl to keep it from melting too fast. Want a protein boost? Top with a dollop of Greek yogurt for an extra 10g of protein.

Perfect for hot flash season. 😉💚

Save this for your next craving and tag me when you make it — 🍓

05/12/2026

Your Memorial Day grill just got a protein upgrade. 💚

These Grilled Chicken & Vegetable Skewers are festive, delicious, and pack 46 grams of protein per serving. Your hormones, your muscles, and your taste buds will all thank you.

🍿 GRILLED CHICKEN & VEGETABLE SKEWERS
Servings: 2 • Prep: 30 min • Cook: 20 min

INGREDIENTS
✦ 12 oz skinless chicken breast
✦ 1 cup pineapple chunks
✦ 2 cups broccoli florets
✦ 1 medium onion
✦ ½ cup dry brown rice
✦ 3 tsp Lite Adobo seasoning
✦ 5 tbsp barbecue sauce
✦ Wooden skewers

DIRECTIONS
1️⃣ Cook brown rice. Fluff with oil, salt + pepper.
2️⃣ Cut chicken, onion + pineapple into 2-inch pieces. Broccoli into florets.
3️⃣ Toss everything with Adobo seasoning.
4️⃣ Thread onto skewers, alternating pieces.
5️⃣ Marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
6️⃣ Grill until chicken is fully cooked.
7️⃣ Thin half the BBQ sauce with water. Brush on in the last minute of cooking.
8️⃣ Serve with remaining sauce on the side.

💪 Per serving: 46g protein • 5.4g fiber • 471 calories

💡 TIP: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling so they don’t burn!

Make a double batch — these are even better the next day. 💚

Tag me in your skewer photos this weekend — I want to see them! 🍿

05/10/2026

Wishing all of you moms a wonderful Mother’s Day!💜🌸

05/05/2026

What symptom is bothering you right now? Mine is sleep! Comment here

04/30/2026

Is your month of May INSANE?! Are you looking for just 10 minutes of self care & awareness each day? This is for YOU! 💚 Spring Forward, Pause Often starts May 3rd.
A 4-week program for women in perimenopause and menopause who are ready to feel strong, clear, and like themselves again.
🥗 Week 1: Fuel — protein, fiber & hydration
💪 Week 2: Move — strength & daily movement
😴 Week 3: Rest — sleep, stress & self-care
🌸 Week 4: Thrive — mindset & lasting habits
$107 • Starts May 3rd • Spots are limited
👉 lovingyourpause.com/store/spring-forward-pause-often
Drop a 💚 below if you’re in — or share with a woman who needs this. 🌿

This 4-Week Kickstart is the perfect starting point for women who want to feel better but are not quite sure where to begin. Starting May 3rd, in just four weeks, you will build foundational habits that support your energy, sleep, and overall well-being during perimenopause and menopause.