You know how in perimenopause your body suddenly develops the emotional range of a Shakespearean actor? One minute you’re fine, the next you’re almost crying at the end of Murderbot or snapping because your dog barked and it felt like a full-body electrical shock. This is not weakness. It’s biology. Estrogen and progesterone used to…
What if the secret to calming inflammation in perimenopause isn’t restriction—but nourishment? Perimenopause has a way of putting inflammation in the spotlight. Suddenly, the things you used to brush off—achy joints, brain fog, random skin flare-ups, autoimmune symptoms—are all taking center stage under a very unflattering fluorescent light. For many women, the first response is:…
Your shampoo, your water bottle, and your dinner last night might all be contributing to your hormone chaos. Here’s how to clean up your environment to support your healing. The Hidden Hormone Disruptors In my 20s I was already focused on nutrient-dense food, even experimenting with fermentation. But when I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, my…
Your gut actually produces more serotonin than your brain (yes, your gut is the original mood factory). It also plays a starring role in hormone metabolism. Which means: if your gut is cranky, your hormones are probably cranky, too. Let’s dive into why healing your gut might just be the missing piece in your hormone…
Why hormonal changes can make autoimmune symptoms flare — and what to do first. Recently, I shared about our camping trip — the dust, the chaos, and the reminder that sometimes resilience means making things work with less-than-ideal tools. Midlife can feel a lot like that. You think you know your body — what foods…
I’ve never thought of stress as “just in my head.” I’ve always felt it in my body — the racing heart, the tight chest, the way it steals my sleep. Maybe I’m just a sensitive soul despite being a Cadbury egg (hard shell, gooey center). Either way, my body made it clear: stress is physical.…
For years I thought sleep was optional — a luxury for people with fewer kids, lighter to-do lists, and more margin. Coffee was my stand-in. But here’s the truth: sleep isn’t optional. It’s the body’s most advanced healing therapy. Without it, even the cleanest food and best supplements can only get you so far. 1.…