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Menopause Energy Reset: Your Gut, Your Brain & Your Energy—The Connection You Can’t Ignore

Writer: Maaike Del VillarMaaike Del Villar

Updated: Feb 15

I’ve been where you are.


Waking up in the morning feeling like I barely slept. Dragging myself through the day with zero energy. Brain fog so thick I couldn’t focus on even the simplest tasks. Looking in the mirror and wondering, What is wrong with me?


And let me tell you—that last thought? It was the worst thing I could have told myself. Because every time I asked it, I felt even more drained, more defeated, more stuck.

But here’s what I know now: Nothing was wrong with me. And nothing is wrong with you, either.


Every menopause symptom—every sleepless night, every wave of fatigue, every mental fog—was my body trying to tell me something. When I finally started listening, everything changed.

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Most of us have spent years searching for the one thing that will finally make us feel better. We try new diets, new workouts, new supplements—only to end up right back where we started. The truth is, the foundation of how we feel every day isn’t in a quick fix. It’s in our gut health.


Your gut bacteria literally control your decisions. They determine:


✔️ Your mood

✔️ Your energy levels

✔️ Your mental clarity

✔️ How well you digest food

✔️ Whether you wake up feeling refreshed or exhausted


An inflamed gut means an inflamed brain—and that means brain fog, exhaustion, poor sleep, and unpredictable moods. But the good news? Food is the cause of illness AND the solution for wellness.


When I changed the way I ate, I started feeling different. When I started feeling different, I started trusting my body. And when I trusted my body, I stopped looking for outside answers—I finally found them within myself. I discovered how to reset my body and boost my energy.


How You Eat Determines How You Feel


One of the biggest turning points for me was realizing that food isn’t just about weight or cravings—it’s about mental health, energy, and resilience.


I started eating an anti-inflammatory diet—not as a restriction, but as an act of self-care. I paid attention to how different foods made me feel. I fueled my body with what it truly needed.


And the changes were undeniable:


💡 My brain fog lifted.

💪 My energy returned.

😴 I started sleeping deeply again.

😊 My moods stabilized.


This is why Intentional Nutrition is the first pillar of my coaching program. It’s not just about what you eat—it’s about healing your relationship with food, which is the real reason so many women struggle to make lasting change.


Beyond Nutrition: The Power of Self-Love & Sleep


Healing isn’t just about food—it’s about learning to love and like yourself.


For years, I was so hard on myself. I criticized my body, got frustrated when I felt exhausted, and ignored what I truly needed. But here’s the thing: The more I showed up for myself, the more my body showed up for me.


✨ When I started appreciating my body instead of resenting it, everything shifted.

✨ When I gave myself permission to rest, my energy actually improved.

✨ When I learned to listen, my body gave me the answers I had been searching for.


And let’s talk about sleep—because if you’re waking up depleted, you’ll feel defeated all day long. Sleep isn’t just rest; it’s the foundation for every decision you make. The better you sleep, the better you eat, the clearer you think, and the more productive you become.


Stop the Trial & Error—This Time, Make It Stick


I know what it’s like to try everything and still feel like nothing is working. That’s why my Menopause Energy Reset isn’t about another diet or another routine that you’ll abandon in a few weeks. It’s about understanding yourself, listening to your body, and making small, daily changes that actually stick.


Because you deserve to wake up with energy. You deserve to feel in control of your body. And most importantly—you deserve to trust yourself again.


Not only will you feel better, but you’ll also set a powerful example for your family—showing them that prioritizing health, energy, and self-love is a lifelong gift.


I’ve been where you are, and I know what’s possible. If I could do it, so can you.


Are you ready to see how this could look for you? Let’s make it happen—together.



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