Pam Lob
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Pam Lob
A Radical Guide to Living Well with Menopause
by Pam Lob
What if menopause didn't have to be something you just survive? This is your invitation to thrive — naturally, joyfully, and on your own terms.
I wrote this book because I've been there. I know what it feels like when your body seems to be working against you — the sleepless nights, the brain fog, the hot flushes that arrive uninvited at the worst possible moment.
I'm Pam Lob, and I've spent years working in health and well-being, exploring what it truly means to support women's bodies — not just manage their symptoms. My own journey into menopause wasn't gradual — it came through surgery, following years of living with endometriosis. And even then, even with a clear medical history and very real symptoms, I so often felt unheard. Like the full picture of who I was and what I was experiencing simply wasn't being seen. My clients tell me the same thing, again and again.
What I've come to understand, both professionally and personally, is that menopause is not a medical condition. It is a natural, powerful transition. And the way you experience it has far more to do with how you've been living — your stress levels, your diet, your relationship with yourself — than most of us are ever told.
Beyond Hot and Crazy is for every woman who menstruates — not just those already in the thick of it. Because here's what I really believe: the earlier you start listening to your body and making small, nourishing changes, the more gently this transition will meet you. Prevention isn't a medical concept here. It's a way of living.
In this book I'll walk with you through the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions of your well-being. We'll look at stress and how it amplifies symptoms, at the foods and practices that genuinely support your body, and at the beliefs and disconnections that so often lie at the heart of what we experience. There are practical tools here — things you can actually do, starting today.
This isn't just for right now. It's for the rest of your life. And the women around you will feel the difference too.
“This is a bible for enjoying our new life stage during and after menopause! I love the wholistic approach she recommends us! If you are considering to go with Hormone Replacement Therapy or any other medications, please read this book first! This book is for not only people who are concerned about menopause but also people who value health and well-being. This book is filled with her great knowledge, insights, tips and exercises around our health and well-being, including what to eat, supplements, tips to aid weight loss, how to have a good nights rest, how to reduce stress, and much much more!”
Miyuki
“Beyond Hot and Crazy offers a fresh perspective on what is happening during Menopause and how to manage it naturally. So often we follow societal myths and do not question information offered to us especially through the media. Often doctors have not spent much time looking at alternative, ie medication-free, ways of how to manage menopausal symptoms and underlying patterns of stress. This book offers great support and practical exercises to empower you to make the right decisions for you as you move through this period of your life.”
Amara
“Pam lob is a true hearted giver. this innovative read is packed full of sound ideas to help anyone live well, not only the menopausal amongst us. if you need genuine, practical advice on how to get the best out of life everyday, read this refreshing book. sleeping, eating, breathing and loving will be pleasures anew.”
Sue
Holistic health practitioner, international speaker and storyteller — rooted in nature, feminine wisdom and the magic that lives between worlds, now channelling it all into full-time writing.
I am a woman who refused to give up. After years of navigating my own health challenges and the heartbreaking loss of my husband, I found myself a single parent faced with a choice: shrink into a smaller life or rebuild one rooted in joy, vitality and purpose. I chose transformation. With characteristic honesty and a sassy spark, I turned my world right-side up and created a life that feels true to my core. Before devoting myself fully to writing, I spent decades working where health, healing and personal transformation meet. I have been a nurse, holistic hypnotherapist, counsellor, coach and personalised health practitioner. My qualifications — from a psychology degree to years of deep personal development — showed me that real healing is never one-size-fits-all. My approach has always been intuitive, compassionate and grounded in the belief that every person carries their own medicine within them. I am also an international speaker, sharing messages of health, embodiment, resilience and conscious living on stages, radio and podcasts across the UK, USA and Australia. I was featured in the Bounce Back Queens World Summit and co-hosted the global podcast Live the Impossible Show, exploring transformation, spirituality and human potential with thought-leaders and visionaries. I am the author of Beyond Hot and Crazy – A Radical Guide to Living Well with Menopause, first published by Balboa Press in 2016 and later self-published in two expanded editions. Both the first and second editions became Amazon Bestsellers, and the book was showcased at the 2025 London and Manila Book Fairs with Prime Seven Media. I have also contributed chapters to Procrastination Begone and Women in the Modern Business World, sharing insights on personal leadership and living in alignment. Now retired from professional practice, I write full-time. My days are shaped by walks in nature, studying herbalism, foraging for ingredients for my own remedies, and spending time with my dog. Rooted in the natural world and guided by intuition, I continue to explore the places where healing, spirit and storytelling intersect. My debut novel, Daughters of Gaea, was the seed from which everything grew — written first, it revealed to me that the story needed to begin much earlier, with the journey that shapes its protagonist Monia. That realisation gave birth to the Gaea Remembered trilogy. Daughter of the Solstice, the first book in the series, follows Monia's origins and is currently in its final stages. The second book — tentatively titled Daughter of the East — will trace her journey through India and China. Daughters of Gaea completes the trilogy, though it is already written and waiting, like a destination that was always known. The story reflects my lifelong devotion to feminine wisdom, the sacredness of nature and the quiet strength that rises when we surrender to the deeper rhythms of life. My purpose has always been to live joyfully, vibrantly and consciously — and to inspire others to do the same. Through my writing, I hope to spark remembrance, connection and transformation, offering stories that honour the Earth, the feminine and the unseen threads that weave us all together.