Yoga for Perimenopause with Meghan Rutledge
Tuesday, September 01, 2026
Yogalebrity Podcast
Navigating Perimenopause with Greater Awareness: A Conversation with Meghan Rutledge
Host Angelica Govaert welcomes Meghan Rutledge, a former C-suite executive, yoga instructor, and life coach who helps women approach the menopause transition with more information, self-trust, and support.
Meet Meghan Rutledge
Meghan Rutledge specializes in supporting women through the menopause transition. Her work brings together yoga, life coaching, Menopause Yoga training, and menopause coaching to help women feel more grounded and supported in a season that can bring significant change.
Perimenopause Deserves More Than Silence
Perimenopause can bring questions that feel deeply personal: Why has my cycle changed? Why does stress feel harder to manage? Why do I not feel like myself? In this conversation, Angelica and Meghan make room for a life stage that is often underexplained and too easily minimized.
Rather than asking women to simply push through uncertainty, they invite listeners to meet this transition with curiosity, compassion, and individualized support. Understanding the changes you are experiencing can make it easier to ask informed questions, recognize patterns, and seek care that feels right for you.
A Gentle Reminder
This conversation is for education and encouragement, not medical advice. If you are experiencing new, severe, persistent, or concerning symptoms, speak with a qualified healthcare professional.
From "Second Puberty" to a New Season of Self-Knowledge
Many women describe perimenopause as feeling like a second puberty because the body can seem unfamiliar again. Changes in cycles, sleep, mood, energy, concentration, and stress tolerance can all affect daily life. Yet there is no single experience of perimenopause, and there is no one "right" way to move through it.
Meghan's perspective is a powerful reminder to move away from self-blame. Feeling different does not mean you have failed at wellness, productivity, or resilience. It may simply be a signal to pause and ask what your body and nervous system need now.
Awareness Creates Options
When women have language for their experience, they can better communicate with healthcare professionals, seek appropriate support, and make decisions from a more informed place. Awareness does not solve every challenge, but it can replace isolation and confusion with clarity.
Nervous-System Care Can Be Simple and Repeatable
Meghan's work emphasizes approachable practices that help create more space between stress and reaction. Her Nervous System Reset for Perimenopause offers yoga, breathwork, and educational tools designed for women who want to feel steadier, calmer, and more connected to themselves during this transition.
The point is not to add another demanding item to an already full to-do list. It is to return to small, repeatable moments of care that can fit into real life.
- A few slow, intentional breaths before responding to a stressful moment.
- A gentle movement practice that meets you where you are.
- A brief pause that makes room for rest instead of pushing through exhaustion.
- A supportive routine that helps you reconnect with what feels grounding.
These practices do not replace medical care, but they can be a meaningful part of a broader support plan.
Hormone Therapy Is a Personal Healthcare Conversation
Angelica and Meghan also make space for an honest discussion about menopausal hormone therapy. For some women, it may be one option to explore. For others, a different approach may be more appropriate. What matters most is that treatment decisions reflect your symptoms, health history, preferences, and a conversation with a qualified healthcare professional.
There is no single path that works for everyone. Women deserve clear information, thoughtful care, and the opportunity to participate actively in decisions about their health.
Three Takeaways to Carry Forward
Name What Is Happening
Learning about the menopause transition can help you recognize changes and have more productive conversations with the people who support your health and wellbeing.
Make Support Specific
Support may include clinical care, therapy, movement, rest, nutrition guidance, community, or coaching. The right combination is personal, and it can change over time.
Let Care Be Compassionate
This transition is not a test of endurance. Small, sustainable practices and respectful support can be more valuable than trying to power through.
Explore Meghan's Nervous System Reset for Perimenopause
Discover gentle yoga, breathwork, and supportive tools created for women navigating perimenopause.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is perimenopause?
Perimenopause is the transition leading up to menopause. Experiences vary, but many women notice changes in their menstrual cycle, sleep, mood, energy, or physical comfort during this time.
When should I speak with a healthcare professional?
Talk with a qualified healthcare professional if symptoms are new, severe, persistent, concerning, or interfering with daily life. It is especially important to seek medical guidance for unusual or heavy bleeding.
Can yoga and breathwork replace medical treatment?
No. Yoga and breathwork can be supportive wellbeing practices, but they are not substitutes for medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment.
Where can I follow Meghan Rutledge?
For general information about the menopause transition, visit the National Institute on Aging's menopause resource.
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