Coaching for Energy, Confidence, and Vitality
Hot flashes, brain fog, stubborn weight gain? You don’t have to accept them as “normal.” The SUMMER Method helps women in midlife restore clarity, energy, and confidence.
It’s Your Second Summer
If you’ve been feeling exhausted, foggy, or like a stranger in your own body — juggling hot flashes, stubborn weight changes, unpredictable moods, and nights spent staring at the ceiling — you’re not alone.
Maybe you’ve been told, “It’s just part of getting older,” or tried every diet, supplement, and “miracle fix,” only to feel even more frustrated. Maybe you’ve started to wonder if this is just how midlife feels.
I’ve been there, too. Even as a dietitian, I found myself confused by my own shifting hormones and symptoms, thinking, “Why didn’t anyone warn me about this?
Here’s the truth:
Midlife isn’t the beginning of the end. It’s your Second Summer — and with the right tools, you can feel strong, vibrant, and like yourself again.
I’m Byrd
I’m a Registered Dietitian, coach, and founder of Second Summer Nutrition, where I help women navigate perimenopause and menopause with clarity, confidence, and a plan that actually works in the real world.
With dual master’s degrees in journalism and nutrition, plus clinical training at Stony Brook University Hospital, I combine science-backed expertise with strategies you can actually stick with. My journalism background means I’m My journalism background means I’m equipped to turn overwhelming, complicated health research into simple, actionable steps for my clients. Think of me as part coach, part detective, part cheerleader. (And occasionally, comic relief.)
Turning Point
I felt driven to focus on guiding women through the hormonal rollercoaster of middle age when perimenopause showed up for me like an uninvited house guest. Suddenly, even with my education, I didn’t recognize what was happening to my own body. It was frustrating, humbling, and, honestly, kind of scary.
That’s when I knew my mission wasn’t just about nutrition — it was about helping women decode midlife, reclaim their energy, and stop feeling like strangers in their own skin.
We’ll Do Together
Through my Second Summer Signature Solution and SUMMER Method, I help women:
Understand what’s really going on with their hormones and metabolism
Ease symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep struggles
Reclaim energy and confidence without extreme diets or endless cardio
Build strength (and self-trust!) with realistic, sustainable changes
Enjoy food and life again — no guilt required
Because you deserve more than vague advice or dismissive answers. You deserve clear guidance, tailored to your body and your goals.
Your Second Summer
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Together, we’ll uncover what’s driving your symptoms and create a plan that supports you now — and for years to come.
It starts with a simple, no-pressure conversation. By the end of our call, you’ll have clarity, a personalized next step, and hope that feeling good again isn’t just possible — it’s inevitable.
Because midlife isn’t the end — it’s your Second Summer.
Who I Am Outside of Work
I’m a mom of two teens, a wife, a daughter, and the human to a very fluffy poodle named Fred. I love gardening, photography, music, dancing, and being outdoors with family and friends. These connections fuel my belief that midlife isn’t decline , it’s your Second Summer.
“Midlife isn’t the end. It’s the beginning of your Second Summer, a time to thrive, not just survive.”
Begin Your Second Summer?
Your journey to clarity, confidence, and vitality starts with one simple step.
