Menopause is a major physiological shift, period. For any woman going through the menopause transition, the bombardment of “solutions” and “hacks” can feel really overwhelming. But here’s the good news: navigating menopause probably doesn’t require overhauling your entire life, chasing endless biohacks, or spending your entire retirement fund on fancy supplements. Support matters—yes—and having a great care team is important. But more often than not, it’s not about doing more, more, more. It’s about doing what matters most.

Let’s be honest: a crisp glass of Sauvignon Blanc after a long day can feel like a ritual. A margarita at girls’ night? Practically a sacred tradition. But if you’ve hit your 40s or 50s and started noticing that your go-to drink doesn’t go down (or stay down) quite like it used to, you’re not imagining things. As we transition into menopause, shifts in hormones, sleep, and temperature regulation are common -- including how our bodies handle alcohol. So, what gives? Why does that second glass of wine suddenly feel like a train crashing right into our bodies when ten years ago we were able to down two glasses before heading out to the bar for the bigtime fun stuff? Let’s break it down.