Let’s be honest: most of us are one under-slept morning away from tattooing “But First, Coffee” on our foreheads. And hey, I love a good cup of caffeine courage as much as anyone. But if you’ve ever found yourself reaching for your third latte by 11 a.m., wondering why your energy tanks faster than your […]
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(And No, It’s Not Just Because of Your Mother-in-Law’s Stuffing) Every year, right around the time the pumpkin candles come out and holiday playlists start sneaking into coffee shops, women everywhere start to feel… off. Tired. Moody. Foggy. Craving carbs like it’s a competitive sport. And wondering why “self-care” suddenly feels like one more thing
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Discover how food and lifestyle choices can support hormone balance, energy, and well-being during menopause. Learn what to eat for better sleep, metabolism, and mood. Why What You Eat Matters During Menopause Hormones shift during this stage of life, but the right nutrition can smooth the transition. Whether you’re moving through menopause or supporting a
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In 2022, when I first wrote my manifesto, I envisioned a world where menopause was no longer hidden in the shadows. A world where it wasn’t something to be ashamed of, but something to be supported, and even celebrated. Three years later, we’ve made progress, but the work is far from finished. What’s Changed The
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A lot has changed since I wrote my Joy of Menopause Manifesto in 2022. Conversations that once seemed impossible are now taking place in workplaces, boardrooms, and the media. But let’s be clear: we’re only at the beginning. Menopause education and awareness have cracked open. Now it’s time to build real, lasting change. The Progress
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When I wrote The Joy of Menopause Manifesto in 2022, one line became my rallying cry:“Joy is an act of resistance in a world gone mad.” Because let’s be honest: menopause doesn’t arrive quietly. It barges in with hot flashes, anxiety, brain fog, joint pain, and sometimes a crushing sense of invisibility. For too long,
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In 2022, I wrote my Joy of Menopause Manifesto. It was raw, unfiltered, and born out of both frustration and hope. I wrote it after years of being dismissed by “the experts,” told that my symptoms were “just stress” or that I was “overly anxious.” Meanwhile, my body was screaming. Even with a Yale degree
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95% of women over 55 are in menopause. The average American woman works until age 66. Translation? A massive portion of today’s workforce is powering through hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, and fatigue while keeping businesses running. Yet in most U.S. workplaces, menopause support is practically nonexistent. There are no federal laws that directly
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From Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia Pets to Hormone Health: Why These Tiny Seeds Pack a Big Punch Confession time: my first encounter with chia was not in a smoothie bowl, it was watching a clay sheep sprout green hair on a TV commercial. Ch-ch-ch-Chia! Who knew those funky little novelty seeds would one day be crowned a superfood
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Hey there, gorgeous. This one’s personal. Let’s talk about a topic that’s close to our hearts (and our hormones): perimenopause, that messy, magical, and often misunderstood stage of life that hits most women in their 40s and early 50s. It comes with all sorts of symptoms: physical, emotional, and even existential. Some things we whisper