Allison Poole Midlife Wellness & Community

03/23/2026

Can we talk about sleep for a minute?

Not just "are you getting enough of it" but what's actually happening to sleep in perimenopause and why it feels so different than it used to.

Estrogen + progesterone both play a role in sleep regulation. As those hormones fluctuate, so does your ability to fall asleep, stay asleep, and actually feel rested when you wake up.

Night sweats are the obvious culprit but they're not the only one. Anxiety that shows up at 2am. Waking for no reason. Sleeping a full night and still feeling exhausted.

And that matters because it means there's actually something to work with here. It's not just stress. It's not just age. Your hormones are running the show.

Sleep is also not separate from everything else going on in your body. Poor sleep raises cortisol --> Elevated cortisol affects weight, mood, immune function, and hormone balance.

It is one of the most important and most overlooked levers in midlife wellness.

If your sleep has changed and you've been chalking it up to stress or age, it might be worth looking a little closer.

What does your sleep look like these days? I'm curious how many of you are dealing with this. Share with me 👇🏼

03/20/2026

Same-day procedure. Laparoscopic. No visible scars. Home by afternoon.

And still, months later, not feeling right.

The size of your incision has nothing to do with the size of your recovery.

A hysterectomy affects your hormones, your pelvic floor, your nervous system, your sleep, your core.

None of that shows up on the outside.

The fact that you're still struggling doesn't mean something is wrong with you. It means you probably didn't get the support you actually needed.

That's what I'm here for.

I created a free guide on the 5 most common mistakes women make in hysterectomy recovery...and what to do instead!

Grab it here: https://allisonpoole.myflodesk.com/5mistakes

03/16/2026

Don’t forget! 💕

Hey everyone!

This is a quick reminder to sign up for my new course, The Path to Daily Peace, before it officially starts next Monday, 3/23.

All are welcome to sign up! You can find the link to do so below:

https://www.cooperrehabilitation.com/challenge-page/51528f67-d853-4830-9eb5-ca2364183c88

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Start on your Path to Daily Peace today! 💓

03/16/2026

Most women are wildly underprepared for hysterectomy recovery.

In fact, 1 in 3 women will have a hysterectomy by age 65, yet many are sent home with very little guidance beyond a few basic restrictions.

So I created a free guide: “5 Mistakes Women Make After Hysterectomy.”
It’s based on what I wish every woman knew before going into surgery and during recovery.

If you’re preparing for surgery, recovering now, or you’re still feeling off, you can download it at the link in my bio.

And if someone you love is preparing or recovering for hysterectomy, please send this to her. 💕

03/12/2026

My colleague and friend has this incredible FREE resource! She’s a grounded, thoughtful clinician, I highly recommend…because we all could find more daily peace ☮️

Registration for my new course, The Path to Daily Peace, is now open! 🎉

The course will officially start on March 23rd, so follow the link below to get the full details and to sign up today!

I’m so excited for you to get started! 💗

02/26/2026

Last Call📣

Beyond Hot Flashes
A perimenopause and menopause workshop

If you don’t feel like yourself anymore, tired, foggy, irritable, or just off, you’re not alone. And you’re not doing anything wrong.

Perimenopause and menopause are whole-body transitions, not just hormone problems or hot flashes. Most women are left to figure it out without context or support.

This in-person workshop is designed to move the conversation beyond hot flashes and help you understand what’s happening in your body and leave with clarity about the next step that’s right for you (not a bunch of things to add to your already FULL plate).

📅 February 28, 2026
🕥 10:30 to noon
📍 33 Bath Rd. Brunswick, Maine

https://allisonpoole.myflodesk.com/ber4wgvre1

02/20/2026

Even if you are on HRT and still feel meh.

That does not mean it is not working.
It does not mean you are broken.
It does not mean you missed something.

Hormones matter.

But so do sleep, stress, nervous system capacity, nourishment, movement, support, and joy.

If you are still struggling, it may not be about doing more.
It may be about widening the lens.

We explore exactly that in my in-person workshop coming up next week!
Beyond Hot Flashes.

February 28 10:30am
33 Bath Rd. Brunswick, Maine
Limited spots $30

https://allisonpoole.myflodesk.com/ber4wgvre1

02/17/2026

You don’t need another list of things to do.

You need context.

If you have been:
• adjusting your workouts
• tweaking your diet
• researching supplements
• wondering if you should try HRT (or even started already!)

…and still feel off, it may not be effort you are missing.

It may be clarity.

That is what we focus on in Beyond Hot Flashes.

Feb 28 10:30am - noon
Bothan Collective 33 Bath Rd, Brunswick, Maine
Small + supportive on purpose.

https://allisonpoole.myflodesk.com/ber4wgvre1

02/13/2026

What gets talked about:
Hot flashes.
Weight gain.
HRT.
Protein.

What actually matters just as much (if not more):
Sleep quality.
Joy.
How supported you feel.
Knowing what your body needs.

The problem isn’t that the first list is wrong.
It’s that it’s incomplete.
When the focus stays only on symptoms or numbers, many women keep struggling and assume they’re doing something wrong.

They’re not.

Understanding what actually matters can change how this phase feels.

This is the lens we explore together in Beyond Hot Flashes, an in-person workshop designed to help you understand what’s happening in your body and leave with clarity about the next step that’s right for you.

Join us! Space is very limited, so grab your tickets
📅 February 28, 2026
🕥 10:30 to noon
📍 33 Bath Rd. Brunswick, ME

https://allisonpoole.myflodesk.com/ber4wgvre1

02/11/2026

Beyond Hot Flashes
A perimenopause and menopause workshop

If you don’t feel like yourself anymore, tired, foggy, irritable, or just off, you’re not alone. And you’re not doing anything wrong.

Perimenopause and menopause are whole-body transitions, not just hormone problems or hot flashes. Most women are left to figure it out without context or support.

This in-person workshop is designed to move the conversation beyond hot flashes and help you understand what’s happening in your body and leave with clarity about the next step that’s right for you (not a bunch of things to add to your already FULL plate).

📅 February 28, 2026
🕥 10:30 to noon
📍 33 Bath Rd. Brunswick, ME

This isn’t about fixing yourself.
It’s about understanding your body with context, clarity and guidance.

02/05/2026

There’s no shortage of advice about midlife + menopause.

What’s missing is help answering the question:
“What does this mean for me?”

Beyond Hot Flashes is an in-person workshop designed to help you understand what’s happening in your body and leave with clarity about the next step that’s right for YOU.

Not a protocol, checklist or even more overwhelm
Just grounded guidance for this phase of life.

📅 February 28, 2026
🕥 10:30 to noon
📍 33 Bath Rd. Brunswick, ME

Join us! Space is very limited, so grab your tickets
https://allisonpoole.myflodesk.com/ber4wgvre1

01/27/2026

If all the focus is on symptoms and hormones, a lot gets missed.

Hot flashes and HRT matter.
But they’re only part of the picture.

Perimenopause and menopause affect your whole system. Your nervous system, stress load, sleep, nourishment, movement, beliefs, sense of support, and even your capacity for joy and creativity all influence how you feel day to day.

If you’ve been doing the “right” things and you’re still struggling, it doesn’t mean you’re failing.

It means the picture is bigger than you were taught.
And that’s not your fault.

That’s exactly why I created Beyond Hot Flashes an in-person workshop designed to help you understand what’s happening in your body and leave with clarity about the next step that’s right for you.

📅 February 28th at 10:30 to noon 33 Bath Rd. Brunswick, ME
$30 per person (space is limited)

https://allisonpoole.myflodesk.com/ber4wgvre1