{"product_id":"9781401975562","title":"Age Like a Girl","description":"\u003cb\u003eDr. Mindy Pelz, noted women's health advocate and the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFast Like a Girl\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEat Like a Girl\u003c\/i\u003e, redefines menopause as a powerful biological upgrade—offering science-backed strategies to help women thrive, reclaim their health, and step into their most vibrant, authentic selves.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAge Like a Girl\u003c\/i\u003e challenges the outdated narrative of menopause and redefines it as a time of transformation, power, and renewal. Dr. Mindy Pelz explores the biological purpose of menopause, revealing how shifting hormones can unlock newfound wisdom, strength, and clarity. Through the lens of the Grandmother Hypothesis, she connects neuroscience, nutrition, fasting, exercise, and emotional well-being to help women optimize their health and embrace this stage of life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: The Purpose of Menopause\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e menopause exists, drawing from evolutionary science, neuroscience, and the Grandmother Hypothesis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReveals how brain and hormonal shifts during menopause can be an advantage—enhancing wisdom, intuition, and resilience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlights lessons from traditional cultures, such as the Okinawan and hunter-gatherer societies, that have embraced menopause as a time of strength and leadership.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: The Age Like a Girl Toolbox\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eProvides science-backed health strategies to optimize energy, metabolism, and mental clarity during menopause.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCovers key topics like:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy postmenopausal women thrive on ketones over glucose and how fasting can be a powerful tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe best nutrients to support hormonal balance and how to incorporate them into daily life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow exercise should evolve to align with changing hormones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of connection, mood, and memory, including strategies to support mental well-being.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplains how shifts in estrogen and neurochemicals impact the body—and how to work \u003ci\u003ewith\u003c\/i\u003e these changes, rather than against them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three: Returning Home to Yourself\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA personal and transformative section where Dr. Mindy shares her own experiences, offering insights into self-discovery and personal growth post-menopause.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow menopause frees women from cultural conditioning and encourages them to stop people-pleasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA powerful call for women to embrace transformation, akin to emerging from a chrysalis into their next phase of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncouragement for women to embrace this stage of life as a time to come home to themselves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dr. Mindy Pelz","offers":[{"title":"Hay House |  Hardback  |  2025-12-16","offer_id":46914389115135,"sku":"9781401975562","price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/9781401975562.jpg?v=1765303320","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781401975562","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}