Amanda Thebe is a fitness and women’s health expert with nearly three decades in the field. She is the author of the best-selling book Menopocalypse and Canada’s first menopause workplace educator.
Thebe offers on-site or virtual educational sessions to help workplaces support female employees through menopause, noting benefits for productivity, retention, and attendance.
She is active in podcasts, radio, television, and online events, and shares health and fitness tips through various media outlets. Based in Toronto, Ontario, she engages with audiences on social media and HealthCentral, where she answers questions about easing life during menopause.
Thebe described a personal journey with perimenopause, a phase often marked by shifting symptoms that can disrupt daily routines. During her toughest days, she found structure elusive.
Her breakthrough came after seeking medical help for depression and migraines that were interfering with everyday life. Once some symptom relief emerged, she focused on small, attainable habits that could be consistently maintained.
For Thebe, daily wins began with outdoor activity and social connections. She made a point to walk outside each day and to maintain regular social engagements with friends. Weekly coffee dates became a ritual, partly to counteract the isolation that accompanied depressive symptoms during menopause.
Another cornerstone of her regimen was carving out quiet time each morning. She would brew coffee for herself and retreat to sit outside alone for 30 minutes before the rest of the household awakened. The goal was to be present in the moment and to listen to the birds, a practice that served as her first foray into mindfulness and remains part of her routine.
In addition to time for reflection, Thebe prioritized physical activity. She committed to at least three strength-training sessions weekly, starting with home workouts when gym access felt daunting. With a few dumbbells and simple routines, she could exercise without elaborate planning. The result, she says, was a noticeable lift in mood and energy levels.
Thebe’s experience underscores how simple, consistent routines can make menopause symptoms feel more manageable. Her approach emphasizes practical steps—outdoor movement, social contact, mindful moments, and regular strength training—that individuals can tailor to their lives.
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