Science & Self Compassion

Evidence-based insights for women in midlife, grounded in care that honors real life.

Sleep and Muscle Recovery: The Missing Piece for Building Strength in Midlife

Sleep and Muscle Recovery: The Missing Piece for Building Strength in MidlifeBy: Dr. Meghan Tierney Published on: 31/07/2025

Lifting and eating right but still frustrated? Learn how sleep, rest, and stress management support muscle recovery, strength, and metabolic health in midlife.

Perimenonpause & MenopauseMetabolic Health
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Sleep and Muscle Recovery: The Missing Piece for Building Strength in Midlife

Resistance Training for Beginners: How to Build Muscle Even If You Don't Want To

Resistance Training for Beginners: How to Build Muscle Even If You Don't Want ToBy: Dr. Meghan Tierney Published on: 25/07/2025

You don’t have to love exercise to benefit from it. Learn how simple, consistent strength training supports health, independence, and confidence in midlife.

Perimenonpause & MenopauseMovement & ExerciseMetabolic Health
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Resistance Training for Beginners: How to Build Muscle Even If You Don't Want To

Protein For Muscle Building: How Much Women Really Need In Midlife

Protein For Muscle Building: How Much Women Really Need In MidlifeBy: Dr. Meghan Tierney Published on: 17/07/2025

Learn how nutrition supports muscle building in midlife, including protein needs, meal timing, supplements, and creatine for women in perimenopause and beyond.

Perimenonpause & MenopauseNutritionMetabolic Health
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Protein For Muscle Building: How Much Women Really Need In Midlife