Charlie Reid

P. Charlie Reid, MPH, CHHC, AADP
Menopause & Nutrition Coach
Proud Founder of The Joy of menopause

08/26/2025

The most overlooked deficiency in women 40+ isn’t calcium.
It’s joy, and the cost shows up everywhere, especially at work.

In my coaching practice, I see it all the time:
✔️ Brilliant, high-performing women carrying the weight of deadlines, teams, families, and aging parents.
✔️ Over-supplemented, under-nourished, and running on caffeine and cortisol.
✔️ Burnt out not just from fatigue, but from years of putting themselves last.

And when joy runs dry, the ripple effects are undeniable:
👉 Focus and patience shrink.
👉 Decision fatigue skyrockets.
👉 Morale dips at work and at home.

Here’s the kicker: during perimenopause, shifting estrogen and cortisol levels make joy, not restriction, the most essential “nutrient.” Yet the world still tells women to “eat less, do more.”

💡 What women really need isn’t another food rule.
They need a Joy Prescription, nutritional, emotional, and relational replenishment that fuels sustainable brilliance in leadership and in life.

This week’s blog unpacks why reclaiming joy is more than a wellness tip. It’s a clinical, cultural, and organizational imperative.

📖 Read the blog: The Joy Prescription, What Women Really Want at the Table
→ http://bit.ly/4oQRhzN

08/25/2025

If one more headline tells women to “fix menopause” with kale, detoxes, and a $400 supplement stack… It’s no wonder so many feel frustrated and unseen.

Here’s the truth: menopause support isn’t about restriction, it’s about replenishment.

In my latest blog, The Joy Prescription: What Women Really Need at the Table, I break down the myths, highlight the science, and share what truly helps women thrive in midlife. Spoiler: joy, nourishment, and evidence-based care beat guilt and gimmicks every time.

✨ Why read it? Because you deserve real solutions and a seat at the table, not another round of “just relax” advice.

👉 Read the full blog on my website, and while you’re there, download your free Summer Reset & Replenish Guide. It’s filled with simple, hormone-friendly recipes to fuel your energy, calm your system, and remind you that food is meant to support you, not punish you. http://bit.ly/4oQRhzN

Let’s start feeding our souls, not the shame. 💛

08/23/2025

Tired of powering through the workday on caffeine and willpower alone?

If you’re in the middle of perimenopause or menopause, you already know that “just push harder” doesn’t work anymore. Brain fog, energy crashes, hot flashes in the middle of meetings, sound familiar?

Here’s the good news: what you eat can actually help.

I created the Summer Reset & Replenish Recipe Guide to help women like you fuel your body (and brain!) in a way that supports hormones, boosts focus, and helps you show up at work and at home with more energy to spare.

👩‍💻 Perfect for busy professionals who don’t have time for complicated meal plans.
⚡ Science-backed recipes that support your hormone health.
💚 Nourishment that feels good, without restriction.

Download your free copy now and see how the right foods can help you reset, replenish, and thrive.

https://thecharliereid51745.ac-page.com/summer-reset-recipe-guide-optin

08/22/2025

3 Foods That Can Boost Progesterone (and Help You Feel More Like Yourself Again)

If you’ve been noticing brain fog, restless nights, waves of anxiety, or even those frustrating midlife weight changes—you’re not imagining it. Low progesterone during the menopause transition is often the hidden culprit.

Here are 3 simple foods that can naturally support progesterone and bring more balance back to your day:

🌻 Sunflower Seeds – rich in vitamin E to support hormone balance (and an easy, crunchy snack).
🥣 Lentils – full of protein + fiber for steady energy and blood sugar balance.
🥑 Avocados – creamy, satisfying, and loaded with healthy fats to calm hormone chaos.

Even small shifts like these can help you sleep more soundly, steady your moods, and feel more in control of your body.

✨ I’ve put together the full list of 7 progesterone-supportive foods in my blog Replenish Your Plate, Replenish Your Life. The other four might surprise you and they’re simple to add to your routine.

Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/4mrrkVq

And because I don’t just want you to know what to eat but also how to enjoy it, I created a FREE Summer Reset Recipe Guide. It’s packed with easy, hormone-supportive recipes to help you feel nourished and energized. It’s my gift to you because fueling your body should be simple and delicious.

👉 Grab it on the blog and start today!

💬 Which of these 3 foods is already on your plate and which one are you excited to try this week?

08/19/2025

Your body doesn’t send polite little emails when it needs attention, it throws curveballs. Sometimes gentle nudges, sometimes full-on “HEY, LISTEN TO ME!” moments.

If you’ve noticed things like:
👉 Wild, unpredictable cycles
👉 Anxiety popping up out of nowhere
👉 Spotting when you shouldn’t be spotting
👉 Tossing and turning instead of snoozing
👉 Mysterious weight shifts

…then welcome to what I call The Progesterone Challenge. (Trust me, your body is not being dramatic, it’s just trying to get your attention.)

Here’s the good news: this isn’t just about periods. It’s about YOU, your mood, your sleep, your metabolism, your whole being. And yes, food can absolutely help. 🍓🥦✨

Want the rest of the list (and a few food swaps that might surprise you)? Head over to my blog, Replenish Your Plate, Replenish Your Life

And while you’re there, don’t miss your FREE Summer Reset Recipe Guide. Packed with simple, delicious, hormone-friendly recipes to help you feel energized, balanced, and more you.

It’s free. It’s for you. And it’s the perfect place to start feeling better from the inside out. https://bit.ly/4mrrkVq

Because knowledge isn’t just power, it’s relief. 🧡

08/18/2025

Feeling like your body is rebelling? Mood swings, stubborn weight, fatigue and somehow food guilt is still along for the ride?⁠
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What you’re feeling makes sense, even if no one ever explained it. You're likely underfed, under-supported, and overwhelmed by mixed messages.⁠
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This week’s blog dives deep into the real story behind hormones, nourishment, and why "eating clean" might actually be hurting your metabolism in perimenopause.⁠
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👉 Read it here: https://bit.ly/4mrrkVq⁠
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Save this one! It’s time for a complete reset and tag a friend who’s ready to embrace self-love through her eating choices. It’s time we nourish ourselves the way we truly deserve! ⁠
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08/15/2025

This isn’t just about food.

It’s about joy. Autonomy. Energy.
It’s about coming back home to a body you may have been taught to fight against.

Because somewhere along the way, we were told that discipline > desire. That pleasure = guilt.
But here’s the truth, friend:
You don’t need to earn your meals; you need to enjoy them.

If you're navigating perimenopause or menopause, your plate isn’t just a reflection of what you eat; it’s a powerful tool for hormone balance, energy, and emotional well-being.

This blog is your invitation to do a gentle, grounded summer reset.
Read “The Summer Reset: Eat Like You Love Yourself” → https://bit.ly/4m5e9tC

Let’s reclaim pleasure at the table and in our lives.
Come join the conversation in our private community:
👉 The Joy of Menopause Facebook group https://bit.ly/4l1Xc1O
We’re sharing tips, support, and real-talk about what women really need during the menopause transition.

You deserve more than a meal plan.
You deserve to feel good in your body today.

08/14/2025

Okay ladies… confession time.
When was the last time you ate something just because it made you feel amazing, not because it was “good” or “bad” for you?
I’ve been there… standing in front of the fridge, wondering if I should grab the salad or the ice cream (and sometimes, both 🙋‍♀️)
That’s exactly why I put together my FREE Summer Reset & Replenish Recipe Guide — because food should be fun, fresh, and still love your hormones back. 💛
Inside, you’ll find:
🍉 Recipes that feel like summer on a plate
🥗 Simple swaps for all-day energy
🍓 Guilt-free treats (because life’s too short)
👉 Grab your free guide here: https://thecharliereid51745.ac-page.com/summer-reset-recipe-guide-optin
Whenever you try one of the recipes, come back and tell me your favorite — I’m always curious which one wins the taste test!

08/13/2025

Because for high-performing women in midlife, replenishment isn’t a reward, it’s biology.

If you’ve ever been told to “push through,” “skip lunch,” or “earn your food”… I’ve got news for you:

That hustle culture? It’s working against your hormones.

Did you know? Your body needs healthy fats and complex carbs to synthesize key neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, AKA the mood and motivation molecules. Skip meals or restrict food too often, and you could be starving your joy (literally).

💡 Nourishment isn’t optional. It’s hormone therapy—from your plate.

So let’s flip the script:
✅ Nutrient-dense meals
✅ Smart carbs + fiber
✅ Hydration
✅ Seasonal foods (hello, summer berries and leafy greens!)
✅ A gentler rhythm that matches your actual biology

This summer, I’m inviting you to do a soft reset, a powerful, grounded return to what your body’s been asking for all along.

📎 “Eat Like You Love Yourself”
Read the full blog here → https://bit.ly/4m5e9tC

Ready to ditch the guilt and reclaim the joy of food?
Come join us inside the Facebook group: “The Joy of Menopause.” https://bit.ly/4l1Xc1O

We’re talking about nourishment, hormone support, and what it really looks like to thrive—not just survive—this season.

08/12/2025

Hello gorgeous!
If summer’s making you sweat more than your spin class, it’s time for a reset, the delicious kind.

My FREE Summer Reset Recipe Guide has zero diet drama, zero “eat like a bird” rules, and 100% hormone-happy recipes that actually taste good.
We’re talking real food. Real flavor. Real results.

Because this season of life isn’t the time to shrink yourself — it’s time to feed yourself well. 🍓🥑

📥 Grab your free copy now before another “what’s for dinner?” sends you into a carb-craving spiral. Tap the link to send it straight to your inbox http://bit.ly/4onnJcO

08/11/2025

Your FREE Summer Reset & Replenish Guide is here! 🌿

This isn’t another diet.
It’s your permission slip to stop counting calories and start counting JOY this summer.

Because your body isn’t a problem to fix — it’s a wise, powerful partner in your pleasure, peace, and strength.

Menopause beauties, this one’s especially for you.
It’s time to ditch the diet guilt, toss the shame, and finally eat like you actually love yourself. No restrictions. No rules. Just real, hormone-smart nourishment that feels damn good.

✨ Get your free guide now: http://bit.ly/4onnJcO

And if you want a little inspiration before you start, read my latest blog: “The Summer Reset: Eat Like You Love Yourself (Because You Should)” → https://bit.ly/4m5e9tC

💛 Let’s reset, replenish, and thrive — starting with your plate.

08/08/2025

We’re not “crazy” - we’re hormonal, hilarious, and healing.⁠
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So…⁠
You forgot why you walked into the room.⁠
You’re suddenly allergic to wine (rude).⁠
And your stomach inflates like a pool floaty every afternoon.⁠
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Sound familiar?⁠
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Here’s your reminder from your unofficial big sis in the trenches:⁠
You’re not alone. You’re not broken.⁠
You’re just riding the wild wave called perimenopause, and I promise, you don’t have to do it solo.⁠
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Inside our Facebook group, The Joy of Menopause, you’ll find women who get it.⁠
Who laughs about the weird stuff.⁠
Who cries sometimes too.⁠
And who are DONE pretending everything’s fine when our hormones say otherwise.⁠
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Pull up a chair. Or a heating pad.⁠
We saved you a spot.⁠
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👉 Join us here: https://bit.ly/4l1Xc1O

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