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Hormones 101
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Denise Stegall · June 9, 2025
Coming out of The Fog
Recently, I met a woman who shared a story that resonated deeply. At 51, she had been grappling with mood swings and brain fog for over a decade. She believed menopause was a milestone that occurred strictly at 50, not r
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Denise Stegall · June 2, 2025
Strong & Unstoppable: Why Strength Training Is Your Menopause Superpower
You may think your hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, or sudden weight gain have nothing to do with how you move your body. Maybe you’ve chalked it up to aging or hormones, or you've been told to “just ride it out.” B
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Denise Stegall · May 19, 2025
Simple Steps to Go from Hot Flashes to Harmony
Today, it's my pleasure to introduce you to none other than Menopause Mary. She’s 5’2”, fit, fierce, and fabulous—but it hasn’t always been that way. In fact, Mary used to describe midlife as a “mood swing wrapped in a h
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Denise Stegall · April 14, 2025
Whole Foods, Menopause & the End of Diet Culture
What if I told you that your body isn’t broken—it’s just asking for something different? For women in midlife, that question cuts deep. You’ve done everything “right”—balanced career, family, health (as best you could),
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Denise Stegall · March 31, 2025
Perimenopause: The Silent Shift That Changes Everything
For many women, menopause is treated like a finish line—the moment your periods stop and you finally enter a new chapter. But there’s a chapter before that, one that’s often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and missing from
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Emma Radebaugh · March 27, 2025
Fun Activities To Enhance Mental Clarity Post-Menopause
Boost mental clarity post-menopause with enjoyable activities like building models, playing music, and gardening. Empower your mind and reclaim focus.
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Denise Stegall · March 24, 2025
Menopause Symptoms Undermining Your Relationships and Career
You’ve built a successful career, navigated life’s challenges, and checked all the boxes. But lately, something feels off. Your patience is wearing thin, sleep isn’t as restful, and those pesky headaches seem to pop up m
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Emma Radebaugh · March 20, 2025
How Your Hair Care Routine Should Change After Menopause
Menopause affects many aspects of your body and health, all the way down to your hair. Here’s how your hair care routine should change after menopause.
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Denise Stegall · March 9, 2025
Stronger Than Menopause: A Simple Guide to Heart & Bone Health
Midlife isn’t for the faint of heart. Between career demands, family responsibilities, and trying to carve out a little time for yourself, your health can often take a backseat, and it probably has for years. But here’s
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