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Denise Stegall · March 17, 2025
Riding the Heat Wave: Understanding & Managing Hot Flashes
Hot flashes. They are like an unexpected heatwave in the middle of your day (or night!). One moment, you’re fine; the next, you’re erupting like a volcano. If you’ve ever found yourself frantically fanning your face or p
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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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Denise Stegall · March 2, 2025
Hormones & Heart Health: What You Need to Know in Midlife
As women transition through midlife, menopause becomes a significant milestone that brings about various physiological changes. While many of us are all too familiar with symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings, few re
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Denise Stegall · February 24, 2025
Discover a Better Sex in Midlife
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t always make it to the boardroom or coffee chats with our friends but is just as important as our career wins or parenting triumphs (mine would be “aunting” triumphs): our sex lives
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Denise Stegall · February 17, 2025
Understanding Intimacy: How It Evolves in Midlife and Menopause
Intimacy. It’s a word we often feel uncomfortable about because we often use the term interchangeably with sex. We are not just talking about physical connection; it’s about feeling deeply seen, valued, and understood. A
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Denise Stegall · February 10, 2025
The Push-Pull Shift: Thrive By Focusing on What Matters
Let me ask you something: does it ever feel like you’re constantly being pushed to do things—things you don’t even want to do—but you go along with them anyway? This is especially true during menopause, isn’t it? A time
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Denise Stegall · February 3, 2025
From Chaos to Calm: Creating a Slower, More Intentional Life
On a recent episode of her podcast, my friend and colleague Elizabeth Sherman shared her story about how she and her husband moved to Mexico eight years ago. They were seeking a different way of life—a slower, more inten
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Denise Stegall · January 27, 2025
Mindset:The Foundation of Success
When we think about personal and professional success, we often focus on skills, education, and determination. But the true catalyst for achieving our goals—and thriving through life’s transitions—is mindset. For profess
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Denise Stegall · January 20, 2025
The Mindset Shift You Need to Thrive in 2025
The calendar has flipped to a new year. For me, that comes with a sense of renewal and endless possibilities. Imagine everything you can accomplish, see, do, and create in the next 12 months. This can be your year to thr
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