Let's Turn Up The Heat On Menopause & The Myths Keeping Women Stuck! Did you know October is National Menopause Month? For generations, women have been told to suffer quietly through perimenopause and menopause, as if silence was strength. I’m here to remind you... quiet doesn’t heal. It’s time to turn up the heat and start talking honestly about what’s really happening in women’s health. Menopause isn’t something to hide or “push through.” It’s something to understand, support, and move through with confidence and care. At Magnolia Aesthetics & Wellness here in Minneapolis, we meet women every day who feel discouraged and confused. Their energy is low. Their metabolism has slowed. Sleep feels off, moods are unpredictable, and their skin doesn’t feel the same. Most have been told the same thing by their providers: “Your labs are normal.” Let’s be honest... normal doesn’t always mean optimal. Menopause doesn’t just show up one day and turn everything upside down. For most women, the transition begins years earlier, quietly, gradually, and often without clear answers. That’s where the conversation needs to change. Perimenopause: The Early Hormone Changes No One Talks About Many women are surprised to learn that perimenopause can begin in their late 30s or early 40s. It often starts with subtle shifts in mood, sleep, energy, or weight long before your cycle changes. These early signals are your body’s way of saying your hormones are fluctuating, and it’s the perfect time to start paying attention. I can’t tell you how many women come in saying they just don’t feel like themselves anymore. They’re doing all the right things, but something still feels off. That’s often perimenopause. When we catch these changes early, we can take a proactive approach that supports hormone balance, protects long-term health, and helps you feel like yourself again. This is where functional and integrative care truly matter. At Magnolia, we see perimenopause and menopause as opportunities to pause, reset, and realign your health for the years ahead. With the right testing, education, and personalized support, women can move through this season feeling clear, strong, and grounded again. If you know me, you know I have strong feelings about this topic. So in honor of National Menopause Month, consider this my official soapbox moment. Ending the Stigma Around Menopause For too long, menopause has been treated like something to hide or push through quietly. Women are told to tough it out, to accept hot flashes, brain fog, and weight changes as just part of getting older. That narrative is outdated and unfair. It’s time to change that. At Magnolia, we want to normalize these conversations. We want women to feel empowered to talk about what’s happening in their bodies without shame or hesitation. When we understand what’s going on and have access to the right care, everything shifts. Menopause deserves the same level of education, curiosity, and compassion that any other stage of life receives.
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Michelle dewald, npMichelle, founder of Magnolia Aesthetics and Wellness, is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in primary care now specializing in aesthetics. Her passion lies in helping women achieve their best selves by enhancing their natural beauty in a realistic and subtle way. She adopts a conservative approach in her treatments, ensuring that the enhancements are organic and understated, helping her clients to look and feel naturally beautiful without appearing overdone. Her commitment extends beyond mere aesthetics, as she is deeply passionate about women's wellness, focusing on the health of their skin to bring out their inner radiance. Michelle is the go-to expert for women seeking to feel confident and naturally beautiful. ARCHIVES
December 2025
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