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The ground feels like it’s moving under your feet, but it isn’t only hormones. Coach Nik opens up about the real forces behind midlife overwhelm for women over 40—shifting priorities, deeper reflection, and the sudden clarity that comes from decades of lived experience. We dig into why nostalgia hits harder now, how seeing our parents differently changes our story, and what it means to parent grown kids while building a future that finally fits.

Rather than giving menopause all the credit, we zoom out to the bigger landscape: goals that evolve, careers that pivot, and relationships that ask for repair or renewal. Nik shares three practical anchors that keep you grounded when emotions surge and brain fog tries to boss you around. First, acceptance: less is more and you don’t need to prove your worth. Second, honoring time: close loops, set firm boundaries, and let wisdom lead your calendar. Third, intentional stillness: a true pause that calms the body and clears mental noise so decisions come from clarity, not chaos.

You’ll walk away with language for what you’re feeling and tools to manage it—breathwork that actually resets, simple boundary cues for your week, and a kinder lens for your past and present. We also preview upcoming conversations with expert voices to keep this dialogue honest and useful. If you’re ready to stop blaming everything on menopause and start curating a life that reflects your values, this one is for you.

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We break the myth that prediabetes is “borderline” and lay out a practical 16‑week plan to lower A1C with small, repeatable habits. We share a personal reversal story, the diabetes plate, stress and sleep tactics, and how to build discipline over motivation.

• prevalence stats and why language matters
• what A1C measures and the prediabetes range
• insulin resistance and early cellular damage
• simple nutrition wins using the diabetes plate
• anti-inflammatory foods and everyday swaps
• walking, light resistance and 150 minutes a week
• stress rating, sleep hygiene and cravings
• tracking weight, inches and weekly goals
• a 16-week roadmap from baseline to maintenance
• mindset shifts from motivation to discipline

You can reverse pre-diabetes in 16 weeks

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We share a practical, evidence-based plan to manage type 2 diabetes with seven self-care behaviors that build momentum without perfection. From healthy coping and food patterns to movement, monitoring, and problem solving, we turn confusion into clear next steps.

• defining type 2 diabetes and why it matters
• finding your why to fuel consistent action
• healthy coping, acceptance and support tribe
• food tracking and the diabetes plate approach
• movement target of 150 minutes per week
• medication literacy and key questions to ask
• monitoring with CGM or finger checks and patterns
• reducing risk across eyes, kidneys, blood pressure and lipids
• problem solving for stress, schedules and life changes
• recap and choosing one behavior to focus on next

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Stepping into this next chapter of health should feel empowering not overwhelming.

Simplify your journey to better health with our holistic approach to managing stress, mindfully eating, and moving more.

Learn more about our programs at Amaninicol.com

Ready to level up your health. Know your health numbers with our special FREE heart and kidney screening partner. Learn more about screening.



Self-Care meets healthcare at Amani Nicol Wellness. Book a Service.