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.

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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

🌐 Visit our website for blogs and resources

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Shabrina - Style with Kara

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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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Too many midlife women get stuck in “black & beige”: from the clothes that feel safe, to the food that lacks vibrancy, to the energy that feels flat. But colour isn’t just about fashion: it’s about visibility, vitality, and confidence.

In this episode of Hormones & Heels, we explore how embracing colour on your plate, in your wardrobe, and in your mindset can reset the way you feel and show up.

You’ll learn easy, actionable tips to:

• Refresh your wardrobe with simple pops of colour for instant confidence
• Break free from hiding in neutrals and step into visibility
• Eat the rainbow to nourish your hormones, skin, and energy
• Use colour as a daily tool to feel more vibrant, motivated, and alive

It’s time to leave black & beige behind and embrace the boldest, most visible version of you.

• 👗 Discover your shades with Shabrina’s Colour Confidence Service → https://stylewithkara.com/color-confidence-service
• 🌟 Join the 7-Day Empowered Reset (15–21 September) → https://aurameta.com/the-empowered-reset/

• 🎙️ Subscribe to Hormones & Heels:
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/00o7tPgrcpWx72MRlU4Qvd?si=57a2e1af24cf403e |
• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hormones-heels/id1801222742 |
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HormonesandHeels

• 🌐 Connect with Sandra's at https://aurameta.com/
• 🌐 Connect with Shabrina's at https://stylewithkara.com/

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What happens when your mind goes foggy, your body feels foreign, and the career you once loved no longer fits?

In this powerful episode, we explore the often-unspoken reality of how perimenopause can disrupt not just your hormones but your identity, your career, and your confidence. We’re joined by a former corporate professional who experienced burnout, debilitating brain fog, and felt unsupported at work, ultimately leading her to completely reinvent her life. Her name is Alice Taylor, now the inspiring founder of Evergreen Yoga.

At Hormones & Heels, we believe menopause isn’t the end, it’s a new beginning.

Together, Sandra (Functional Nutritionist & kinesiologist) and Shabrina (Image Consultant) unpack how food, lifestyle shifts, and even the way you dress can help you feel more clear, calm, and confident, even when your world feels upside down.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The silent career impact of perimenopause symptoms like brain fog and hot flashes

• How to reclaim your energy and clarity through nutrition and nervous system support

• Why style is more than fashion: it’s a tool for visibility and self-worth

• The importance of sisterhood and support in midlife transitions

If you’ve ever felt invisible, confused, or alone in this phase of life, this one’s for you.

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In this transformative episode of Hormones & Heels, Sandra Cohen (functional nutritionist & kinesiologist) and Shabrina Kara (stylist & image consultant) unpack why so many midlife women hide in oversized, outdated, or ill-fitting clothes - and how that quiet habit is deeply tied to self-worth, body image, and confidence.

This episode is a call to action:

💥 Stop dressing for the woman you used to be,

💥 Start showing up for the woman you are right now.

We explore:

• The emotional weight behind your wardrobe
• How dressing to “hide” keeps you stuck in shame or disconnection
• The science of unclothed cognition - how your outfit rewires your brain
• The mirror challenge to help you see your body with fresh eyes
• Styling strategies to highlight what you love about yourself (even if it’s just your collarbone!)
• Why clearing out old clothes is more than a style refresh - it’s an energetic release

Whether you’re struggling with body image, resisting wardrobe updates, or just feeling “off” in your clothes, this episode will shift how you see yourself—and how you show up in the world.

🎧 Tune in now for real talk, practical advice, and a style-mindset makeover from the inside out.

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Brain fog. Emotional overwhelm. Scattered focus.

Is it just perimenopause… or something more?

In this episode of Hormones & Heels, we’re joined by fellow practitioner Lucinda Miller to unpack the surprising overlap between ADHD and perimenopause—a topic that’s rarely talked about, but deeply relatable for midlife women.

Hosted by Sandra Cohen, Functional Nutritionist & Kinesiologist, and Shabrina Kara, Image Consultant & Style Coach, this episode explores:

✨ Why so many women are being diagnosed with ADHD after 40

✨ How fluctuating hormones affect dopamine, focus, and motivation

✨ The limitations of ADHD medication and what nutrition can do instead

✨ Key nutrients for stabilizing mood, energy, and mental clarity

✨ How to know if it’s hormones, ADHD… or both

If you’ve ever felt like your brain doesn’t work the way it used to: this episode is for you.

🎧 Subscribe now and tune in weekly for real talk on midlife, hormones, style, and thriving from the inside out.

🔗 Join our From Invisible to Empowered workshop waitlist → https://aurameta.com/aura-meta-and-style-with-kara-from-invisible-to-visible-thriving-through-menopause-inside-and-out/

📸 Follow us on Instagram → @hormonesandheels

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What if menopause was more than a transition—it was your invitation to rise?

This week on Hormones & Heels, we meet Samantha Lawton, powerhouse leader of 11 WIBN (Women in Business Network) franchise groups, who shares how her own perimenopausal journey sparked a bold reinvention—and how she’s now helping hundreds of midlife women do the same.

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to change careers, rediscover your confidence, or find a new purpose in your 40s or 50s… this episode is your reminder that you are just getting started. From feeling invisible to becoming a leader and connector, Samantha’s story shows what’s possible when we stop shrinking—and start surrounding ourselves with the right people.

✨ Download now to hear:

· How sisterhood and collaboration can reignite your spark

· Why midlife is the perfect time to reinvent your career or calling

· The emotional shift that happens when you find your tribe

· What makes women truly thrive—during perimenopause and beyond

🎧 Hit play and discover how menopause can become the most empowering chapter of your life.

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