The Wonder Pill for Perimenopause (Mic Drop: It Doesn’t Exist) Let’s start with the thing every woman going through perimenopause is secretly Googling at 2 a.m.:“Is there a magic pill that fixes all of this?” Ladies… mic drop. It does. Not. Exist. I know. We want it to exist. We want to swallow something once…
Finally, good news for midlife women — the FDA just removed its warning on hormone therapy. Here’s what it means for you. This past summer, I shared a story about my “appointment from hell.” You remember — the one where a doctor told me to try Benadryl for chronic vaginal burning. That post hit a…
The other day I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts, Forever Fit, where host Carol Covino was interviewing Dr. Nayan Patel, a pharmacologist and hormone expert. They were discussing one of my hot topics: menopause hormone replacement therapy (MHRT) and midlife wellness. Carol asked a question many of us wonder about: When is…
Rethinking Menopause, Midlife and Aging Getting older is an irreversible fact of life. Every year, every birthday, every laugh line, every new ache reminds us of time passing. But menopause, midlife and aging is not what it once was. It is no longer a one-way ticket into decline. It no longer has to dictate how…
We often hear the phrase “it’s easy for you” when someone notices our lifestyle choices or results. I’ve heard it myself many times. But here’s the truth: it’s not easy for me either. Just like anyone else, I wake up some mornings not wanting to work out. I crave the double scoop of my favorite…
Is this the right time for change? This question has echoed through my thoughts repeatedly over the past 18 months, each time emerging with greater urgency. Recently, whether through the subtle nudges of the universe, the consequences of my past decisions, or a mix of both, I’ve been pushed toward the brink of pivotal, life-altering…
The last few months, I’ve been pouring my free time into a little side hustle. And when I say “pouring,” I mean full commitment — not dabbling, not winging it. I signed up for classes. I devoured YouTube tutorials. I read books, took notes, experimented, failed, tried again. I was in deep. Last week, it…
In 2023, after living in Spain for more than 24 years, I made the big decision to move back to the U.S. It wasn’t easy. It felt like placing everything I loved on a scale—on one side, my life in Spain, and on the other, my family and a new relationship waiting for me stateside….
As the new year begins, there’s often a quiet but undeniable pull to realign—especially after the intensity of the holidays and the pressure-filled energy of January. Maybe you dove into a detox or a dry month. Maybe you pushed hard… or maybe you resisted the rush altogether and are feeling a little unmoored, unsure of…
This week I turn 50. Five. Zero. Wow. I’ve been mentally preparing for this milestone for months, but now that it’s here, I find myself sitting in a swirl of emotions. I didn’t want a big celebration, balloons spelling out my age, or random internet people making jokes about getting older. I honestly just wanted…