Do you feel more tired, moody, or unmotivated every winter—especially after the holidays?

If January feels heavy and your energy crashes as the days stay short, you’re not imagining it.

In this episode of the Inspired Wellness Podcast, Michelle and Tabitha sit down with board-certified health coach April Eddington to unpack seasonal fatigue, circadian biology, and why modern indoor life works against women’s biology—particularly in midlife and perimenopause.

April shares how spending 20 years working in an office in London left her struggling with winter depression every year, and how understanding light exposure, daily rhythms, and biology-first living completely changed her health. Together, we explore why concepts like “Blue Monday” resonate so deeply, why women feel seasonal shifts more intensely, and what actually helps—without extreme routines or overwhelm.

This is a validating, practical conversation for any woman who feels “off” every winter and wants realistic ways to feel better.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• What seasonal fatigue really is (and why January feels so hard)
• The post-holiday energy and mood crash explained
• What “Blue Monday” represents and why it resonates
• Circadian rhythm basics and why light exposure matters
• Why indoor, modern life disrupts women’s biology
• Seasonal fatigue and its overlap with perimenopause
• Why midlife women feel winter more deeply than ever
• Simple, biology-first ways to support mood and energy in winter
• How working with your body—not against it—changes everything

Who This Episode Is For:

• Women in midlife or perimenopause
• Anyone struggling with winter fatigue or low mood
• Busy women spending most of their days indoors
• Listeners interested in circadian health and natural rhythms
• Anyone feeling the January slump and wanting real solutions

About Our Guest:

April Eddington is a board-certified health coach who specializes in seasonal fatigue. Based in London, she works with women both online and in person and brings a deeply personal perspective after spending two decades battling winter depression in a traditional office environment.

You can connect with April on Instagram: @aprilsaraheddington

 Questions or topic requests? Email Michelle to be part of the conversation!

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Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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