It is the third Christmas event of the week.

You are bloated, a bit wired-but-tired, your brain is already on tomorrow’s to-do list… and the outfit that used to feel fine now feels tight and wrong. Later, you are wide awake at 3 a.m., replaying conversations and wondering why you cannot “bounce back” like you used to.

If that feels familiar, this episode is for you.

In this conversation, we unpack why the festive season hits so much harder in perimenopause and menopause and what you can do to get through December with your energy and dignity intact.

Sandra, functional nutritionist and energy medicine practitioner, explains what is really going on behind the scenes: how sugar, alcohol, stress and late nights impact midlife hormones, cortisol and sleep. She shares simple, realistic ways to steady blood sugar, protect your energy and finally get some rest again – without strict rules or guilt.

Shabrina, stylist and image consultant, brings the style side of the story: what to wear when you feel bloated or exhausted, how to look festive without sequins, why texture and accessories are your best friends, and one repeatable outfit formula that cuts decision fatigue when your brain is already stretched.

Listen if you want December to feel less like survival mode – and to move through the season feeling more comfortable, more yourself, and a lot kinder towards the body you are living in.

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode

• Download the Fall/Winter Trend Edit – Shabrina’s free guide to styling the season’s updates without starting from scratch
• Click here to join The Empowered Reset (Starting Jan.12) or here if you want to start the programme on your own anytime.

About Your Hosts

Shabrina Kara – Style with Kara

Stylist & Image Consultant guiding midlife women to rediscover confidence and joy through fashion. She specialises in helping women over 40 adapt their wardrobe to changing bodies and lifestyles, making style feel like self-care rather than stress.

Sandra Cohen – Aura & Meta

Functional Nutritionist & Kinesiologist helping women thrive through menopause and midlife with a root-cause, whole-body approach. Sandra works at the intersection of nutrition, functional medicine, and energy healing to support women in regaining vitality, balance, and confidence.

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September has its own energy. The light shifts, the air cools, and routines fall back into place. It’s not just kids who get a back-to-school moment—midlife women deserve one too. This season is your chance to reset your wardrobe, embrace trends that feel good, and step into autumn visible and confident.

In Part 2 of our September Reset series, hosts Sandra Cohen and Shabrina Kara delve into how style can become a form of self-care in midlife. Shabrina leads the Outer Reset: why “shopping your closet first” is the smartest strategy, how to make autumn’s key trends wearable, and simple ways to update your look so you step into the season confident and aligned.

This conversation isn’t about chasing every new trend. It’s about refreshing what you already own, adding only what you truly need, and dressing in a way that feels like you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why starting with your own wardrobe is the most powerful reset
• The autumn colours that instantly elevate midlife outfits
• Which denim cuts feel fresh and flattering for the midlife body
• Easy desk-to-dinner and date-night outfit strategies
• How to adapt prints, textures, and boots in a way that feels authentic to you

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode

• Download the Fall/Winter Trend Edit – Shabrina’s free guide to styling the season’s updates without starting from scratch
• Book a Wardrobe Power Hour with Shabrina – a 1:1 session to reset your wardrobe for autumn

About Your Hosts

Shabrina Kara – Style with Kara

Stylist & Image Consultant guiding midlife women to rediscover confidence and joy through fashion. She specialises in helping women over 40 adapt their wardrobe to changing bodies and lifestyles, making style feel like self-care rather than stress.

Sandra Cohen – Aura & Meta

Functional Nutritionist & Kinesiologist helping women thrive through menopause and midlife with a root-cause, whole-body approach. Sandra works at the intersection of nutrition, functional medicine, and energy healing to support women in regaining vitality, balance, and confidence.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September feels like a fresh notebook: crisp pages, new intentions, and the perfect moment to pause and ask: How do I want to reset myself for this season of life?

In this intimate episode of Hormones & Heels, Sandra and Shabrina open up about their own summer resets: from family trips that reconnected them to their roots, to quiet moments of self-care, and even the simple joy of getting lost in a book. Together, they explore how memories, values, and intentional rituals help us realign when midlife life feels full-on.

This is not just about nutrition or hormones. It’s about what it really means to create space for yourself:

🌍 Why shared experiences and family stories give us strength in midlife

🧘 How nervous system “mini resets” bring back clarity and calm

🍲 The role of simple, nourishing food in rebalancing after indulgent summers

⏰ The power of boundaries and slowing down (yes, saying no is a reset too)

😴 Reestablishing sleep rhythms and routines that protect your energy

✨ And because small shifts make the biggest difference, Sandra shares her upcoming 7-Day Empowered Reset Program, a gentle, seasonal way to realign your body, balance your hormones, and step into September with clarity and ease. Think of it as your guided reset, with recipes, shopping lists, and daily support to make real change doable.

👉 Click here to join The Empowered Reset

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📚 Books mentioned in this episode:

· The Seven Sisters series — Lucinda Riley

· A History of Burning — Janika Oza

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