INSPIRED BY THE BOOK Highs, Lows, & Hormones
Highs, Lows & Hormones Circle
Where women with type 1 diabetes come to talk hormones, blood sugars & midlife.
A weekly coaching community to ask questions, dig deeper into the book, and apply what you're learning to your own life.
Bring your book.
Bring your questions.
Bring your life.
We'll unpack it together!
MONDAYS AT 7 PM EST • $79/MONTH • JOIN ANYTIME
The Book Starts the Conversation.
We Take It Deeper.
Highs, Lows & Hormones gives you the information, the Circle helps you personalize it to your life.
Each week, I'll bring a conversation inspired by something from the book—hormones, blood sugar changes, sleep, stress, movement, nutrition, MHT, advocacy, or whatever is especially relevant to the women in the room.
I'll get us started.
Then we talk.
Bring what's happening in your life right now.
Some weeks we'll learn.
Some weeks we'll troubleshoot.
Most weeks we'll do both.
And because every session is recorded, you can come back to conversations that are helpful to you whenever you need them.
What Could We Talk About?
The book gives us plenty to unpack, including:
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Understanding what's happening in your body
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Perimenopause and menopause
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Hormones and changing insulin needs
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Menopausal hormone therapy
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Preparing for doctor visits and asking better questions
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Sleep, stress, and blood sugar
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Movement, strength, and insulin sensitivity
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Nutrition that works with your hormones
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Recognizing symptoms and patterns
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Creating your own hormone and blood sugar plan
But the book doesn't dictate every conversation.
You help shape them, too.
Have a question? Bring it.
Noticing something strange in your blood sugars? Let's talk about it.
Going to see your doctor and don't know what to ask? Bring that too.
This is a go-to space for the questions that come up in real life.
Hear From Women Inside the Circle
Carrie, T1D 44 Yrs.
"Just listened to today’s recording. It was so good and emotional!! Relatable in so many ways, especially considering the “what ifs” traveling to another country. I’m thankful to have found all of you. I’ve never known anyone else with diabetes.
It scared my parents, so they didn’t try to take care of me. I learned as a young adult how to properly care for myself. I thank God he protected me from so much damage that could have taken place on my body. He was kind. Thank you Melissa for Kaycee’s devotion. I love listening to her encouragement. You are both so good at that :)"
Griet D. Newly diagnosed
"I was overwhelmed with doctors appointments and the diabetes crash course I found myself in these past few months. Slowly yet surely all is starting to settle and feel I now have the headspace for additional support. You have been on my mind though and this group format has been a great fit!"
Dina G. Postmenopause
"Melissa's positive, upbeat spirit and generosity in sharing information created a wonderful space to talk about the unique challenges of managing Type 1 Diabetes during perimenopause and menopause. I appreciated her guidance, the wealth of resources she shared, and her willingness to help me explore natural options since I can’t take HRT.
The coaching was very helpful—I learned a lot and feel more equipped moving forward. I’m very satisfied with the service and would absolutely recommend it to others—10 out of 10."
You don't have to figure this season out alone.
Join us inside the Highs, Lows & Hormones Circle and have a place to learn, ask questions, and receive ongoing support from women who understand.
Mondays at 7 PM Eastern
$79/month
Join anytime.
Don't Have the Book Yet?
That's okay.
Highs, Lows & Hormones: A Survival Guide for Women Managing Diabetes—from Monthly Cycles to Menopause is the guide behind many of the conversations we'll have inside the Circle.
I recommend having your own copy so you can highlight it, make notes, use the companion resources, and return to the sections that matter most to you.
But you don't have to finish the book before joining us.
In fact, you can read it right alongside us.
Already have the book? You're ready for the Circle.
What Your $79 Monthly Membership Includes
Weekly Live Coaching Circle
Every Monday at 7 PM Eastern
One hour to learn, ask questions, share experiences, and receive coaching and support.
Your Monthly Private Check-In
You'll also receive one private 20-minute coaching session with me every month. This is your opportunity to bring something that's specific to you, even if it has nothing to do with what we discussed in the group that week.
Private Community Chat
Our conversations don't stop when Zoom ends.
Ask questions, share wins, get encouragement, and stay connected between meetings.
Recordings
Can't attend Monday?
Every Circle gathering is recorded so you can listen when it works for you or revisit a conversation later.
Resources
You'll have access to ongoing tools, trackers, guides, recipes, exercise resources, and other materials to help you put what you're learning into practice.
Accountability
We'll help each other move from "I know I should..." to actually taking the next step. And as the Circle grows, you'll have opportunities to connect with an accountability partner or invite a friend you'd love to walk alongside.
What If This Week's Conversation Isn't About What I Need?
That's completely okay.
You're not joining for one topic.
You're joining for ongoing access to coaching, education, conversation, community, and support.
One week we might be talking about sleep. Another week might be insulin resistance. Another could be HRT or preparing for an endocrinology appointment.
Sometimes another woman's question will teach you something you didn't even know you needed to know.
And when something is particularly personal to you?
That's what your monthly private coaching time with me is for.
Is This Circle for You?
You may feel at home here if...
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You're navigating type 1 diabetes through midlife.
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Your insulin needs or blood sugars don't behave the way they used to.
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You're wondering how hormones may be influencing what you're experiencing.
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You're in perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause.
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You're exploring MHT/HRT or simply want to understand your options.
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You want to understand your body rather than constantly feeling like you're reacting to it.
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You want to become a stronger advocate for your healthcare.
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You've read Highs, Lows & Hormones and keep thinking, "Okay, but what does this mean for ME?"
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Most importantly, you'd love to have other women around you who get it.
Meet Melissa
Melissa Slemp, BA, CIHC
IIN - Certified Diabetes & Hormone Health Coach
I help women with type 1 diabetes navigate the changing hormones, blood sugars, and challenges that come with midlife and menopause.
And I understand it personally.
I've lived through changing insulin needs, unexpected weight changes, sleepless nights, hormone therapy decisions, and those moments of wondering, "Why isn't what I've always done working anymore?"
That's one of the reasons I wrote Highs, Lows & Hormones—to give women the information and understanding I wish more of us had as our hormones began changing.
But I've learned something else along the way:
Information isn't always enough.
Sometimes you need to talk it through.
Sometimes you need help connecting the dots.
Sometimes another woman's experience helps you better understand your own.
That's why I created the Highs, Lows & Hormones Circle—a place where we can take what we're learning, talk about what's happening in real life, and move forward with more confidence and support.
You don't have to navigate this season by yourself.
I'm looking forward to walking through it with you.
Happy Member
"Fantastic guests and topics! Thanks for this outlet and group Melissa 🙏" Tara, in perimenopause
More Than a Book. More Than a Book Club.
You don't need another course to complete.
You don't need another checklist telling you everything you're doing wrong.
And you certainly don't need another place where you feel behind.
You need somewhere you can keep learning as your body and life continue changing.
That's what I want this Circle to be.
The book gives you the information.
The Circle helps you personalize it to your life.
Bring your book.
Bring your questions.
Bring your life.
We'll unpack it together.
Join the Highs, Lows & Hormones Circle
Weekly live gathering: Mondays at 7 PM Eastern
Monthly private check-in: 20 minutes with Melissa
Plus: recordings, community chat, resources & accountability
$79/month
Join anytime.
Come when you can.
There's no falling behind.
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