The Metluma Edit from Dr Nic: How to protect your midlife brain
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If you’re reading this on your phone between a million tabs, emails and “Mum, where’s my…?”, take a breath with me for a moment.
As the seasons change, I’ve been noticing how chaotic the world feels – and how much my patients (and I) are craving a different pace.
Lately I’ve been looking to nature as my guide. Nature doesn’t rush growth; it follows simple, repeatable patterns, and women’s midlife health is no different. When peri-/menopause, work and family all collide, our job at Metluma is to help you find those small, realistic habits that actually shift your mood, sleep, energy and long‑term health.
As you scroll, I’d love you to think about one simple pattern to repeat this week– maybe a short walk, booking a Metluma follow up, or forwarding this to a friend who needs to know she’s not alone.
Over time, those tiny actions can create something surprisingly beautiful.
Speaking of seasonal change, things are changing at Metluma – in the best way.
As we continue to grow (thanks to all your referrals!), continuity of care remains something we pride ourselves on.
We’re launching a new membership subscription soon that will guarantee you can continue your care with us, on your schedule.
Watch this space for an EOFY offering – we’ll be giving our community 13 months of access for the price of 12 to ensure you can lock in your continuity of care for the year ahead.
Warmest,
Dr Nic, Specialised GP
Metluma Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer
Join me live
🎤 Free Upcoming AMA: Protecting Your Brain in Peri‑/Menopause: Sleep, Memory, Mood and Dementia Risk
📅 21st May 2026 | 12PM AEST | Live on StreamYard | FREE
A live, no‑hype AMA on what really happens to your brain in peri‑/menopause.
We’ll unpack:
How hormones affect memory, thinking, mood and sleep
What we know so far about MHT, oestrogen and dementia risk
Why sleep is a core pillar of brain health and what good vs “bad” sleep really looks like
Practical, realistic ways to support brain health in midlife
Hosted by Dr Nic Avard, with special guest:
🧠 Professor Sharon Naismith (AM FASSA), Clinical Neuropsychologist, University of Sydney
From memory slips and brain fog to sleep and mood changes, we’ll chat about what you can actually do to protect your long‑term brain health.
💡 Health Anytime, Anywhere
We’re proud to launch our new Metluma web app!
Until now, different parts of your Metluma support — your UMA40, MPlan, and chat — have lived in separate places. That changes today.
The new Metluma app is live at app.metluma.com, and it brings everything together in one place:
✓ UMA40 tracking
✓ MPlan access and management
✓ In-app chat with the Metluma team
✓ All your usual support resources
We also have a full FAQ guide online to help with this process. The whole setup takes less than five minutes.
What’s coming up
🗣️ Upcoming community workshops
Join our free community workshops this month for practical, evidence-based support designed to meet you where you’re at.
No pressure.
No fixing.
Just community, education and choice.
🥦 Nutrition & Menopause
🗓️ Monday, 11th May | 6:30PM
🗓️ Monday, 18th May | 6:30PM
🛌 Sleep & Menopause
📅 Thursday, 14th May | 12PM
📅 Monday, 25th May | 6:30PM
"Getting the right treatment has made me strong, clearer headed and improved my sleep. I feel like my usual normal (but wiser) self!"
Lisa, age 52
Whether you’re dealing with sleep issues, brain fog, mood swings or libido changes, I’ll take time to understand the root cause and explore practical, evidence-based solutions.
Feel like yourself again in 2026 and join our signature 12-week program for real, measurable outcomes.