Kate Driver - Naturopath and women's health coach

05/01/2026

It’s all connected......

One of the biggest shifts I see with women in Peri/Menopause is this.

When you stop treating symptoms in isolation and start seeing how stress, gut, thyroid, hormones, liver and the nervous system are connected, everything changes.

Fatigue makes sense.
Sleep issues make sense.
Weight gain, anxiety and histamine reactions all have reasons.

This is what I spend my days helping women untangle.

What symptom feels the most confusing or frustrating for you right now?

02/01/2026

Midlife symptoms are often treated as separate problems; fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, anxiety, poor sleep.
In reality, they’re usually connected.

In this podcast conversation, I share The Big Root Cause Reset, a way of understanding menopause symptoms through the lens of stress, the nervous system, gut health, adrenals, thyroid and hormones working together, not in isolation.

This isn’t about quick fixes or pushing harder.
It’s about understanding why your body feels the way it does and what actually helps it come back into balance.

Full episode links are in the comments

24/12/2025

🎄 A Christmas Wish for You 🎄
As we head into Christmas, I just want to send a heartfelt wish to you and your loved ones.

May this season bring moments of calm, connection and joy.
Even in the midst of busy days, family gatherings, and full plates.

If this year has felt heavy on your body or your nervous system, please know you’re not alone. Be gentle with yourself. Rest when you can. Breathe deeply. Nourish yourself in ways that feel supportive, not punishing.

Health is not about perfection, it’s about kindness, balance, and listening to your body.

Wishing you a Christmas filled with love, laughter, good food, meaningful conversations, and a sense of peace.

✨ Here’s to a calmer, healthier, more supported you in the year ahead ✨

With warmth,
Kate 💚

24/12/2025

✨ Simple Ways to Support Digestion Over Christmas (and Beat the Bloat)✨

⭐️ Go easy on sugar & white bread
These ferment quickly in the gut and slow digestion, specially when hormones or stress are already involved.

⭐️ Skip fizzy drinks
Carbonation adds air to an already full digestive system → instant bloating.

⭐️ Apple cider vinegar before meals
2 teaspoons in water before eating helps stimulate stomach acid and bile so food breaks down properly.

⭐️ Digestive enzymes with bigger meals
Extra protein, fats and rich foods need more support, enzymes reduce that “food just sits there” feeling.

⭐️ Take a daily probiotic
Supports gut balance, reduces gas, and helps prevent post-meal discomfort (especially if your gut is sensitive).

⭐️ Support your liver if you’re drinking alcohol
St Mary’s Thistle helps the liver process alcohol, hormones, and festive excess more efficiently. This can mean less bloating, fewer headaches.

⭐️ Herbal teas to the rescue!
Ginger, fennel or peppermint tea after meals can ease cramping, gas and pressure....... simple but powerful.

💡 Bonus tip: Eat slowly, chew well, and take a few deep breaths before meals. Digestion switches off when we’re rushed or stressed.

You don’t need to be perfect....... just a little intentional 🎄
Your gut (and jeans) will thank you 😉

20/12/2025

🌿Why methylation, hormones & histamine go off the rails in midlife 🌿

So many women are told they have “MTHFR issues” or need methylated B vitamins......but no one explains why they feel worse when they take them.

Here’s the missing piece 👇
Methylation doesn’t run on willpower or fancy supplements.
It runs on minerals.

Magnesium, zinc, copper and trace minerals are what:
• help clear excess estrogen
• break down histamine
• calm the nervous system
• support detox and neurotransmitters

In perimenopause & menopause, stress + poor sleep + gut issues burn through these minerals fast.

So when you add methylated Bs on top of a depleted system?
👉 anxiety, palpitations, insomnia, histamine flares.
This is why I always start with mineral repletion and gut support first.
Foundation before force.🌿

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🌿Why methylation, hormones & histamine go off the rails in midlife 🌿

So many women are told they have “MTHFR issues” or need methylated B vitamins......but no one explains why they feel worse when they take them.

Here’s the missing piece 👇
Methylation doesn’t run on willpower or fancy supplements.
It runs on minerals.

Magnesium, zinc, copper and trace minerals are what:
• help clear excess estrogen
• break down histamine
• calm the nervous system
• support detox and neurotransmitters

In perimenopause, stress + poor sleep + gut issues burn through these minerals fast.
So when you add methylated Bs on top of a depleted system?
👉 anxiety, palpitations, insomnia, histamine flares.

This is why I always start with mineral repletion and gut support first.

Foundation before force.🌿

09/12/2025

🌡️🔥 Hot Flushes Aren’t Just Annoying!
They Can Be a Heart Health Clue🌡️🔥

Most women are told that hot flushes are simply an annoying part of perimenopause or menopause.

But did you know that frequent or severe hot flushes are linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease?

Big studies are finally catching up to what so many women feel in their bodies:

✨ The InterLACE study (over 500,000 women!) found that women with severe hot flushes and night sweats had about double the risk of non-fatal cardiovascular events like heart attack, angina or stroke.

✨ The long-running SWAN study showed that women with frequent hot flushes had a 51–77% higher risk of later cardiovascular events, even after accounting for things like blood pressure, weight and cholesterol.

This doesn’t mean hot flushes cause heart disease.
But it does mean they can be an important early warning sign that your cardiovascular system is under stress and that your hormones, nervous system and metabolic health may need support.

Why does this matter?
Because women are so often dismissed with “your blood tests are fine” when in reality their symptoms are telling a much deeper story.

When we support:
💛 Healthy estrogen balance
💛 Thyroid + adrenal function (and Cortisol)
💛 Blood sugar + inflammation
💛 Nervous system regulation
💛 Gut and liver (hello, bile flow!)

…hot flushes often improve and we reduce the downstream risks.

Your symptoms are not random.
They are information.
And they are worth listening to.

If you’re experiencing persistent or intense hot flushes, this is your sign to dig deeper, not just push through.

If you’d like resources or support to understand what your symptoms are really telling you, feel free to reach out

29/11/2025

✨Cyber Weekend Sale! Two Ways to Feel Better Fast ✨

Struggling with fatigue, brain fog, weight changes, mood swings, or feeling unlike yourself in perimenopause or menopause?

This weekend, two pathways are open- choose the one that feels right for where you're at.

OFFER 1
✨ Quick Start: Perimenopause Power Mini Offer ✨
Was $97 → Now $17 (this weekend only)

What it is:
A practical mini program to give you clarity, direction, and simple steps that make an immediate difference.
You get:
✨Eating for Women Over 40 masterclass
✨Comprehensive Perimenopause Guide
✨Suggested pathology testing
✨Supplement and Essential oil recommendations
✨Lifestyle tools to help calm hormones + replenish energy
👉 Perfect if you want fast, simple, effective steps.

Check it out here - https://programs.katedrivernaturopath.com.au/.../perimeno...

OFFER 2
✨Transformational Support: Over 40 & Fabulous Program✨
Cyber Weekend Price: $250 (was $997)
✨ Bonus 1:1 consult for the first 5 women who join!!

What it is:
A full 8-module, self-paced program to help you rebalance hormones, boost energy, improve mood, reduce inflammation, sleep better, and feel like yourself again.

Inside you’ll find:
✅8 self-paced modules
✅Meal plans, recipes & shopping lists for 6 months
✅Hormone, thyroid, adrenal, energy, weight loss & gut health lessons
✅Lifestyle strategies to support sleep, stress & metabolism
✅Tools to help you shift from overwhelm and fatigue, back into clarity and vitality

👉 Perfect for women who want transformation, structure, education, and a clear path forward to become symptom free (without the pressure of a live program.)

Check it out here - https://programs.katedrivernaturopath.com.au/.../over-40...

Sale ends Monday night — choose the option that fits your season.

21/11/2025

I’m excited to share that I’m a speaker at the Pre–Black Friday Summit tomorrow!

Join me inside the Empowered Entrepreneurs Sell More group where I’ll be talking about:

✨ 5 Steps to Take Back Control of Your Energy, Mood & Body After 40

If you’ve been feeling exhausted, moody or “not yourself” lately… this talk will give you simple, practical steps to start feeling balanced again.

Come join us — it’s free, online, and packed with amazing speakers.

👉 Join the group to attend: Empowered Entrepreneurs Sell More - https://www.facebook.com/groups/joinempoweredentrepreneurs

13/11/2025

09/11/2025

This might surprise you… 😎

Wearing sunglasses as a daily habit could be wrecking your hormones and your health (And I have been saying this for years)

Your retina isn’t just for vision.......it’s your methylation clock.

Morning light tells your brain to:
☀️ Make dopamine
☀️ Raise cortisol
☀️ Set your circadian rhythm
☀️ Schedule night time repair

When you block that light, you block those signals.
Add in blue light from devices at night and your hormones, mood, and sleep go haywire.

💡 Try this:
Get 5–10 minutes of early sunlight without sunglasses or screens ....
it’s one of the simplest ways to reset your hormones, energy, and sleep.
And watch the sunset....the best time of day.

Read the full article below 👇👇