Power Up Box for September: Clean Energy and Midlife Support

 

To everyone who said YES to September’s Shebang Box: thank you for powering up.

 

September’s Power Up curation is all about clean, hormone-aware support that helps you feel sharp, steady, and strong—mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Menopause and midlife aren’t a slow fade; they’re a power surge. Your body is recalibrating. Your habits can, too. This box gives you simple, science-informed tools for better energy, clearer focus, deeper sleep, and steadier moods—without the jittery highs or the afternoon crash.

“Power up starts here. Breathe, focus, and trust your energy.”

Why We Made This Box

We built Power Up to help you create sustainable energy, not sprint-then-crash. Think: smarter caffeine, better blood flow, sleep you can count on, and quick, pocketable pick-me-ups. As always, we prioritized clean formulas, hormone-aware ingredients, and women-founded or women-led partners wherever possible.

What’s Inside

Dialed Energy Gum — $15.97
“The Go-Mode Chew”

What it is: A fast-acting functional gum designed to lift energy and focus—minus the jitters.

  • Why it helps: Buccal absorption (~5–10 minutes); 50 mg natural caffeine (guarana) + 50 mg L-theanine to smooth the edges; taurine (25 mg) and vitamins B6/B12 to support cognition and mood.
  • Bonus: Nano-hydroxyapatite helps support enamel remineralization for a brighter smile.

How to use: Chew 1 piece when you need clean focus—pre-workout, pre-meeting, or mid-drive.

Berkeley Life Nitric Oxide Foundation — $49.99
“The Circulation Supercharge”

What it is: Daily nitric-oxide support for healthy blood flow, circulation, and blood pressure—key for stamina and overall vitality.

  • Why it helps (brand highlights): Beetroot extract + potassium nitrate blend (dietary nitrates → nitric oxide), vitamin C to support conversion, and magnesium to help relax blood vessels.
  • How to use: Take 2 capsules once daily with water after food. Consider using test strips to track your baseline.

Get 15% off your first order through our Berkeley Life link

JUVE for Menopause — $40 retail
“Daily Balance, Every System”

What it is: A thoughtfully formulated daily blend to support mood, energy, and overall midlife ease.

  • Key highlights (brand): Vitamin D, ginseng, guarana, calcium, vitamin B6.
  • How to use: Take as directed with food. Pair with protein and hydration for steady energy.

Shop JUVE — use code SHEBANG for 20% off

JUVE Rest (Evening Ritual)
“The Sleep-Supports-Everything Formula”

What it is: A nighttime blend designed to help you fall asleep easier and stay asleep more consistently.

  • Key highlights (brand): Ashwagandha, melatonin, L-theanine, magnesium, red clover.
  • How to use: Take ~2 hours before bed; dim lights and reduce screens.

Shop JUVE — code SHEBANG for 20% off

Motivate Gummies by Microjoy — $10 retail
“Plant-Powered Pep”

What it is: Clean, vegan gummies for smooth, even-keeled energy and focus.

  • Key ingredients (per gummy): Organic Cordyceps 8:1 extract (fruiting body) 100 mg; Organic Maca root extract 100 mg; Vitamin B12 500 mcg.
  • Why it helps: Cordyceps may support stamina, oxygen use, and alertness; Maca promotes balanced energy, mood, and libido; B12 supports metabolism, red blood cells, and nervous system health.
  • How to use: Adults take 1 gummy 30–45 minutes prior to desired effects; adjust as needed. Results vary.
  • Other ingredients: Organic tapioca syrup, organic sugar (regeneratively farmed), pectin, organic pea starch, sodium citrate, citric acid, natural flavors/colors from fruits & vegetables, lactic acid. Non-GMO.

Shop MICROJOY her and use code SHEBANG for 20% off until 9/30/25

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a physician if pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Book: The Menopause Moment — Mindset, Hormones, and Science for Optimal Longevity by Dr. Kelly Casperson — $24.99
“All science. No shame. No bullshit.”

What it is: A straight-talk, evidence-informed guide from one of our favorite menopause docs. This isn’t a hormone how-to; it’s a truth bomb for anyone who’s been misinformed or dismissed.

  • Why menopause is more than “the end of periods” (it’s a hormone crisis).
  • How estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone actually work—and why they matter.
  • What no one told you about the midlife brain.
  • How to talk to your doctor without getting dismissed or gaslit.
  • How to talk to men.
  • What your sex life can look like in your 40s, 50s, and beyond.
  • Can I use hormones for preventative health? Are hormones really bad?

How to Stack Your Power

  • Morning: Hydrate + protein + JUVE for Menopause. If you want an extra lift, chew one Dialed Energy Gum.
  • Midday: 10–20 minute walk for circulation; consider Berkeley Life with lunch.
  • Afternoon slump: Take a Motivate Gummy 30–45 minutes before a task or workout; skip late caffeine.
  • Evening: Screens down 60–90 minutes before bed. Take JUVE Rest ~2 hours before lights-out.
  • Weekly: Gentle strength training + breathwork = steady energy gains.

Reflection Prompts

  • What kind of energy do I actually want more of this month (calm focus, physical stamina, social spark)?
  • Which habit drains me fastest—and what’s one tiny tweak I’ll test this week?
  • Where can I swap hustle for rhythm (batching, boundaries, better bedtime)?

Power-Up Extras

  • Playlist: Power Up, But Softer
  • Tiny Ritual: 4-7-8 breathing (4 in, 7 hold, 8 out) for three rounds before bed.
  • Mini Challenge: 7-day first-light walk—5 to 10 minutes outside within an hour of waking.

Want More Midlife Support?

If you’re into hormone-friendly tips, soul-deep validation, and being the first to know when our next box drops… get on the list. It’s like a group chat with your smartest, sassiest midlife friends (plus exclusive perks and freebies).

Click here to join the Shebang mailing list — your inbox will thank you.

About Shebang

Shebang is a women-founded brand reshaping the menopause experience. We’re here to flip the script on midlife—less shame, more soul. Through curated subscription boxes, real-talk education, and a community that actually gets it, we’re helping women reclaim their energy, power, and permission to pause.

We started Shebang because we were tired of feeling dismissed, overwhelmed, and alone in our own perimenopause journeys. So we created what we wished we had: a lifeline disguised as a care package.

Whether you’re in the thick of hot flashes, ragey mornings, or existential unraveling, we’ve got you. Welcome to the club you didn’t ask to join—but won’t want to leave.

  • 💬 Join the convo on Instagram
  • 📬 Get symptom support + midlife mindset inspo in your inbox — subscribe here
  • 📦 Check out the Shebang Box (your permission slip in a box)

Because midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s a catalyst. 💥

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The information shared here is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider about your unique hormonal or health needs.