Here’s what’s really going on—and what you can do about it

Hi Beautiful, If you feel like you’re unraveling right now, you’re not broken. You’re in menopause. And it’s summer. That’s a brutal combo—but you’re not powerless. Let’s break it down.

Why It Feels Like You’re Losing Your Mind

Estrogen affects your body’s ability to regulate heat, sleep, mood, and even mental clarity. When estrogen drops during menopause, and summer heat rises, the result is chaos.

According to the data:

  • 85% of women experience hot flashes and night sweats
  • 47% report sleep is harder in the summer
  • 70% struggle with brain fog, anxiety, or irritability
  • Women 45+ are at higher risk for dehydration and heat-induced fatigue

“Women in menopause experience exaggerated responses to heat stress.”

— Journal of Women’s Health

5 Ways to Cool the Chaos

1. Reset Your Thermostat

  • Peppermint oil on pulse points
  • Cooling towels or fans
  • Try black cohosh or sage extract—shown to reduce hot flashes by up to 64%

2. Reclaim Your Sleep

  • Keep your room 65°F or cooler
  • Use magnesium glycinate before bed
  • Unplug an hour before sleep—your nervous system needs it

3. Hydrate Smarter

  • Add electrolytes to your water
  • Snack on water-rich foods like cucumber and watermelon
  • Avoid caffeine overload—it dehydrates you faster in midlife

4. Eat to Support Hormones

  • Cruciferous veggies support estrogen detox
  • Flax, lentils & sesame = natural phytoestrogens
  • Balance blood sugar with protein, fat, and fiber in every meal

5. Calm Your Mind

  • Try box breathing: inhale 4, hold 4, exhale 4, hold 4
  • Journal it out—get the chaos out of your head and onto paper
  • Move your body—even gently—to metabolize stress
  • You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

“Social support is one of the most effective buffers against the emotional symptoms of menopause.”

— Harvard Health Publishing

At Menowave, we’re creating a global sisterhood of women who get it. We laugh, vent, cry, heal, and rise—together. You’re not losing your mind.

You’re evolving. And you’re doing better than you think.

Let’s ride this wave with grace, grit, and a really good fan.