Alix Shutello

Menopause Influencer

It took me 12 years to make my menopause transition (age 44-56). In that time I learned a lot about what it takes to make necessary changes to keep healthy and comfortable during this major biological change. I captured the steps I took in my book, Make It a Fair Fight, The Three-Step Battle Plan to Win the War against Menopause symptoms. You can read more in the Book Description tab. I've been an advocate for women's health, and, as a biologist myself, I began to study the science of hormone decline in women.

Why I Wrote, Make It a Fair Fight

Let's Make It a Fair Fight Every year, millions of women step into perimenopause—often without guidance, without support, and without the dignity we deserve. For generations, the medical system failed us in ways that were not just inadequate, but deeply dehumanizing. Women were brushed aside, branded hysterical and told our pain was imaginary. Our symptoms were minimized, our voices dismissed and treatments were administered for convenience, not compassion. Even now, the legacy of that...

2 days ago • 1 min read

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Hormone Changes During Perimenopause

A reduction in hormones during perimenopause can absolutely affect motivation, energy, recovery, and even the brain chemistry tied to exercise drive. Many women assume they’ve “lost discipline,” when in reality there are biological shifts happening underneath the surface. Here’s what’s actually going on: Estrogen Drops Affect Brain Motivation + Energy Estrogen helps regulate: Dopamine (motivation/reward) Serotonin (mood) Mitochondrial energy production Blood sugar stability As estrogen...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read