<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Laura Essex Live Happy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laura Essex]]></description><link>https://www.lauraessexlivehappy.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:37:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.menopauseunlockedandfit.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Aging Is An Attitude]]></title><description><![CDATA[I recently read “Breaking The Age Code” by Becca Levy and found it not only eye opening, but it changed my perceptive on how I think about aging. In particular, there was segment in the book dedicated to research in Japan that really got me thinking about aging attitudes in our country. Levy observed that in Japan, aging is viewed as a valued phase of life, people tend to live longer than in the U.S., where negative stereotypes about aging are more prevalent.  Levy observed older men - in...]]></description><link>https://www.menopauseunlockedandfit.com/post/aging-is-an-attitude</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6907925a12b86a0f317b43f4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:05:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b2a5f_5cfc45c33a0f4eb5a971f3bb8e550875~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_559,h_847,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Essex</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Testosterone 101 - The Information You Need To Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Testosterone should not be feared or thought of as an illicit substance used for doping and extreme muscular development in competitive athletes. It is a hormone that women's bodies make naturally and by the way, during her reproductive years, the female body produces four times more testosterone than estrogen .  Yes, you read that correctly! Female ovaries make testosterone and some of it is then converted to estrogen . This is a crucial and often overlooked and misunderstood fact. The...]]></description><link>https://www.menopauseunlockedandfit.com/post/testosterone-101-the-information-you-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e8497c15335a80a82b6330</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:40:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b2a5f_c5f6c3be116749b6a3f7d7810f28330f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_542,h_258,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Essex</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Growing Evidence That Vitamin D Really Matters For Women's Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vitamin D, also known as calciferol, has the properties of a hormone  and is necessary for maintaining calcium and phosphate...]]></description><link>https://www.menopauseunlockedandfit.com/post/the-growing-evidence-that-vitamin-d-really-matters-for-women-s-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d966ef4c8425dc7bfdb9b4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:42:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b2a5f_c1e42b342de94f81a960e40f99e5a70a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_763,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Essex</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["You Are Only As Young As Your Spine" - 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The Struggle Is Real]]></title><description><![CDATA[A guide to help you understand the importance of sleep and how to get better, more restful sleep.]]></description><link>https://www.menopauseunlockedandfit.com/post/the-art-of-sleep-sleeping-accidents-and-other-sleep-disturbances-the-struggle-is-real</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ef09c1cbac1441ac381a1f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:44:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b2a5f_e2b4c0ec627e4ef898a764fd329b2ab1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Essex</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strength Training - Where To Begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn where to begin strength training with this simple exercise plan that will help you build longevity.]]></description><link>https://www.menopauseunlockedandfit.com/post/strength-training-where-to-begin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e85eacfe36f598432db1b3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 23:47:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b2a5f_18a945cd98594dbaad071cbbbb20bf45~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Essex</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Build Strength For Longevity - Future Proof Your Body]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to future proof our bodies with strength training and positive changes over 50.]]></description><link>https://www.menopauseunlockedandfit.com/post/strength-training-for-longevity-future-proof-your-body</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e011c36800077ef7ef6c2b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 23:44:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b2a5f_93a844208b6644f1889a2c4356e23ba9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Essex</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Menopause Revolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow my Menopause journey to learn how to help yourself during this transition and emerge happier, healthier and feel supported.]]></description><link>https://www.menopauseunlockedandfit.com/post/the-menopause-revolution</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67df43ce26ab67cf4a607fd4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:46:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b2a5f_25654ca41453433abb5696d525a75c77~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Essex</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redefine Living Happy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join me as I explore redefining the idea of living happy in your 50's.]]></description><link>https://www.menopauseunlockedandfit.com/post/redefine-living-happy-over-50</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e005345a47b47069ae7f49</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:16:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b2a5f_0b36aca57d004c45aa5f3049200d5568~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Essex</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>