When women ask me if their crushing fatigue, brain fog, cycle chaos, or pelvic pain are “just perimenopause” or “just Long COVID,” I tell them the truth: it’s often both. These two storms overlap, and for some women—especially those who have been vaccinated with the COVID mRNA vaccine or who’ve had repeat infections—the fallout can…
“If you feel like you’re constantly running on stress hormones while trying to hold everyone else together, it’s time to put your own oxygen mask on first.” The Perfect Storm: Perimenopause + Motherhood + Autoimmunity Let’s be real: perimenopause is already a lot. Throw in motherhood (whether you’ve got toddlers melting down because the banana…
If you’ve found yourself asking: “Why am I so tired all the time?” you’re not alone. Perimenopause brings profound shifts in hormones, metabolism, and energy systems. But exhaustion doesn’t have to be your new normal. With the right supports, you can move from depleted to deeply energized — naturally. The Perimenopause Energy Crisis Perimenopause often…
Perimenopause isn’t “just hormones.” It’s a whole-body shift that touches your energy, sleep, mood, immune system, and even your sense of self. Here’s what’s really going on—and why you don’t have to go through it alone. What Is Perimenopause, Really? Perimenopause is the transition before menopause when your hormones—especially estrogen and progesterone—begin to fluctuate. For…