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…
Why midlife women are exhausted, pissed off, and ready to fight back after being wronged by the U.S. healthcare system, over and over. After 20+ years living in Spain, I returned to the U.S. and jumped back into the American healthcare system — and I’m already exhausted. I had my first appointment with a new…
Something BIG is happening—Menopause legislation in the U.S. If you’ve ever sat in your doctor’s office and felt dismissed, overwhelmed, or just plain confused about what’s happening in your body during perimenopause or menopause… you are so not alone. For too long, women have been navigating this chapter of life in the dark—armed with Google…
Thrive in Midlife and Beyond Here’s a truth bomb about Perimenopause over 40:There are over 65 million women in the U.S. over the age of 40 right now. That’s a whole lot of powerhouse women juggling careers, relationships, family, and life—all while quietly navigating hot flashes, sleep disruptions, mood swings, and a host of other…