Do you experience energy crashes, cravings or that familiar mid-afternoon slump that leaves you reaching for something sweet? You’re not alone — and your blood sugar might have more to do with it than you realise.
In this episode, I’m joined by Beverly Mazza, a Registered Nurse and Integrative Health Consultant, to explore the powerful connection between blood sugar regulation, metabolic health, and hormonal changes in midlife. Bev shares her own health journey and explains why so many women in perimenopause and menopause are struggling with fatigue, brain fog, weight changes, and poor sleep — even when they’re trying to do “all the right things”.
We go far beyond food in this conversation. Bev unpacks how stress, sleep, and movement impact your blood sugar just as much as your meals — and why it's time to stop chasing diets and start building sustainable habits that support your whole health.
If you’re feeling frustrated with your energy, mood or weight, this episode will help you understand why, and what you can do about it.
The key highlights from our conversation are:
Why blood sugar regulation is crucial for women’s health, especially during menopause.
How insulin works and what happens when your body becomes more resistant to it.
The hidden impact of hormone shifts on energy, cravings and metabolism.
Why stress and poor sleep can spike your blood sugar (even if you’re eating well).
The power of a holistic approach to managing blood sugar — not just focusing on food.
What Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) can reveal — and how to use the data wisely.
How to build more nutrient-dense meals without obsessing over calories.
The truth about midlife weight gain and why it’s not your fault.
Why women often experience different glucose responses as they age.
About Beverley Mazza:
Beverly Mazza, BSN, RN, NC-BC, is a Registered Nurse, Board-Certified Nurse Coach, and Integrative Health Consultant, specialising in helping perimenopausal and menopausal women with prediabetes achieve better blood sugar control and sustainable weight loss. Bev combines nursing expertise, functional medicine principles, nutrition, and mindfulness with her advanced knowledge of continuous glucose monitor (CGM) data interpretation to provide personalized strategies to address the unique metabolic challenges of midlife women.
As the founder of Purely Present Health, Bev leverages her nursing background, functional medicine training, and holistic coaching techniques to deliver customised programmes that empower clients to lower blood sugar, manage stress, and improve overall health for lasting change.
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We unwrap what healthy living really means, helping you cut through the confusion and overwhelm to build sustainable, healthy habits that actually fit your life. We’re here to strip back the noise and show you why prioritising your health is the key to the happy, vibrant life you’re striving for.
We specialise in supporting women in midlife to take control of their wellbeing and menopause journey using our proven success framework focused on: Mindset, Movement, Nutrition, Sleep, and Stress. Because when you feel strong, capable, and in control, everything changes.
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