This Isn’t Your Mama’s Menopause.
Discover your rhythm and reset your weight, your hormones, and your energy—naturally.
Expert support, real answers, and a personalized plan to help you navigate perimenopause with confidence—not confusion.
You’re Not Broken. You’re Just Out of Sync.
Most health advice was built for men—and it's failing women. Especially women in midlife.
It ignores the powerful hormonal shifts happening in your 40s and treats your body like it’s broken. So when diets, bootcamps, and your old routines stop working, you’re left blaming yourself.
You’re told to just try harder... or worse, you’re offered a prescription for weight loss drugs, antidepressants, or birth control and sent on your way.
Girlfriend, you’re not crazy. you’re not lazy, and you’re definitely not broken. You’re just out of sync with your biology.
And once you learn how to work with your body—not against it—everything changes.
Credentials
I help women 40+ reset their weight, energy, mood, and metabolism—by syncing with their biology, not fighting against it.
Certified Fitness & Nutrition Coach
Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist
Cycle Syncing Expert & Hormone Educator
I Know What It’s Like to Wake Up in a Body That Feels Unrecognizable.
At 40, I was inflamed, exhausted, and heavier than I’d ever been. I was stuck in survival mode, wondering why nothing worked anymore—and why no one had answers that made sense.
Doctors offered band-aid solutions: birth control, antidepressants, restrictive diets. But none of it helped me feel like me again.
So I stopped outsourcing my health and started listening to my body. That decision changed everything.
My Philosophy: This isn’t just about weight loss.
It’s about reclaiming your rhythm.
Because midlife isn’t a downhill slide—it’s your turning point. And it’s time to feel powerful in your body again!
Ready to take the first step?
Real Women. Real Results.
“I’m 60, postmenopausal, and working out 5 days a week—but I still struggled with symptoms that no amount of exercise could fix.
Heather helped me understand exactly what my body needed—through food, movement, and mindset—and for the first time, I’ve seen real relief without needing hormone meds. I feel more balanced, strong, and in control of my health again.”
— Angela, 60 | Chesapeake, VA
“Heather is the real deal. She helped me stop treating fitness and nutrition like a punishment—and start seeing them as tools to support my hormones, mindset, and metabolism.
Her approach goes way beyond workouts. She teaches you how to fuel your body, trust your strength, and believe in your potential again. I’ve never felt more empowered or more in tune with my body.”
— Shanteille, 40s | Virginia Beach, VA
“I’m already through menopause, but Heather’s classes still taught me so much about how my body works—and how to support it now, not just when I had a cycle.
Her energy is contagious, and her personal journey is so inspiring. What I love most is that she breaks down hormone health in a way that actually makes sense. I left every session feeling empowered, informed, and ready to make real changes.”
— Melissa, 50s | Hampton Roads, VA
Menopause Bestie Blog
Because your body deserves better answers than “this is just aging.”
The Hidden Impact of Birth Control: What You Were Never Told About Ovulation and Your Health”
Discover how common birth control methods like the pill and IUD suppress ovulation—and what that really means for your long-term health, especially in perimenopause. ...more
Menopause Bestie
June 05, 2025•5 min read
What If the Reason You’re Stuck Isn’t You—It’s Your Rhythm?
You’re not broken—you’ve just been living by the wrong clock. Discover how syncing with your infradian rhythm can help you reclaim your energy, mood, and metabolism. ...more
Menopause Bestie
June 04, 2025•4 min read
Reclaim Your Rhythm: Why Women Over 40 Need a Different Health Strategy Than Men
Most health advice ignores your infradian rhythm—the 28-day biological cycle that controls everything from mood to metabolism. Here’s why syncing with it is the key to thriving in midlife. ...more
Menopause Bestie
May 04, 2025•3 min read
Cycle Syncing in Perimenopause: What If You Don’t Get a Period Anymore?
Think cycle syncing is only for women with regular periods? Think again. Discover how to use moon syncing to align with your body's natural rhythms in perimenopause and beyond. ...more
Menopause Bestie
March 28, 2025•4 min read
Why You’re Gaining Weight in Perimenopause (Even Though You’re Working Out)”
Discover why weight gain in perimenopause happens even when you're exercising and eating well. Learn how hormone shifts impact metabolism and what you can do about it. ...more
Menopause Bestie
March 28, 2025•4 min read
About Your Menopause Bestie – My Story, My Mission, and Why I'm Here for You
Meet Heather McCarel, certified hormone health and fitness coach, founder of WanderCoach, and your go-to guide for thriving through perimenopause with strength, confidence, and compassion. ...more
Menopause Bestie
March 28, 2025•8 min read
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