The Suffering Is Optional

The Suffering Is Optional

A woman I was talking with recently told me something that’s stuck with me for weeks. She said, “I take an antihistamine every single day of allergy season without thinking twice. But the idea of going on hormone therapy for menopause feels like admitting...
Perimenopause and Heart Palpitations

Perimenopause and Heart Palpitations

You’re finally settling into bed after a long day. Just as you’re drifting off to sleep, your heart suddenly starts racing. Or maybe it flutters. Or skips a beat. Your first thought? What on earth was that? Then comes the second thought… Am I having...
When Did ‘Normal’ Become Dangerous?

When Did ‘Normal’ Become Dangerous?

We’ve normalized what is actually making us sick—and we’re calling it aging. Two years ago, I hit a wall. What I had been doing to manage my menopause symptoms—especially my weight—suddenly stopped working. I doubled down on my own teachings. Logged everything: food,...