How to Best Support Your Wellbeing During Perimenopause

If you’re in your 40s and noticing an increase in anxiety, changes in your sleep, or fluctuations in your mood and energy, you’re not imagining it, there’s a perfectly good reason for it.

For many women, this is the beginning of perimenopause, a natural transition that brings very real physiological changes. Understanding what’s happening in your body can be incredibly empowering and can help you support yourself with more compassion, grace, and ease.

So let me start by explaining what’s happening in the body during perimenopause, so you can begin working with your body instead of feeling frustrated by it.

What’s Happening in the Body During Perimenopause

As we approach perimenopause, the ovaries naturally begin producing less progesterone.

Progesterone is often referred to as our calming hormone. It plays a vital role in:

  • Regulating the nervous system

  • Supporting deep, restorative sleep

  • Stabilizing mood

  • Helping the body feel safe and grounded

When progesterone levels begin to decline, the body still needs it, so it leans more heavily on the adrenal glands to help make up the difference.

The challenge is that the adrenals are already responsible for managing stress. When they’re asked to support both stress regulation and hormone production, they can become overburdened. This often shows up as:

  • Increased anxiety or emotional reactivity

  • Feeling wired but exhausted

  • Difficulty falling or staying asleep

  • Lower tolerance to everyday stress

This is why so many women in their 40s suddenly feel “off,” even when nothing else in their life has changed.

Why Supporting the Adrenals and Nervous System Is Essential

For women who are already anxiety-prone, like me, or who grew up in environments where their nervous system had to stay on high alert (again, like me), perimenopause can amplify existing patterns.

Supporting the adrenals and nervous system becomes foundational, not optional.

When we create safety in the body through proper nourishment, daily rhythm, and gentle support, we build resilience and make this transition far more manageable.

Key Nutrients That Support Hormones and Stress Resilience

B Vitamins (Especially B6)

Vitamin B6 plays an important role in progesterone production and nervous system health. Adequate intake can help support mood stability, energy levels, and stress tolerance.

Food sources of B6 include:

  • Bananas

  • Bison

  • Bone broth

Many women also benefit from a high-quality B-complex, especially during times of increased stress or hormonal transition.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is one of the most important nutrients for adrenal health. The adrenal glands use large amounts of vitamin C during stress, making replenishment essential.

Vitamin C helps:

  • Buffer the effects of stress hormones

  • Support adrenal recovery

  • Strengthen overall resilience

A note on supplements:
If you’re considering adding a B-complex or Vitamin C, I provide my clients and readers access to professional-grade, high-quality supplements through my Fullscript dispensary. This allows you to purchase trusted brands at a discounted practitioner rate, without having to guess quality or dosage.

If you’d like access, simply reply to this email or reach out, and I’ll be happy to set you up.

How My 8-Week Wellness Program Can Support You

My 8-Week Wellness Program is designed to support women who feel anxious, or struggle with quality sleep, especially during perimenopause.

Over eight weeks, I will guide you to:

  • Calm your nervous system naturally using therapeutic foods

  • Support adrenal and hormone health

  • Improve sleep and emotional resilience

  • Build sustainable daily rituals that create safety in the body

This program is about learning how to care for your body in a way that aligns with the season of life you’re in.

If you’re in your 40s and noticing changes in your mood, energy, or sleep, especially if anxiety has been a long-standing theme, I truly believe my 8-Week Wellness Program can be deeply supportive during your perimenopause journey, helping you cultivate greater self-understanding, resilience, and balance.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If this resonates with you, let’s work together
Reply to this email to book your free 15-minute consultation call, and we’ll explore how I can best support you on your journey toward health and wellbeing.

Warmly,
Nancy Pitre
Health & Wellness Coach


Nancy Pitre