Resources

Why You Are More Susceptible to Anxiety & Mood Changes in Midlife Part 2 of: Hormones, Inflammation & the Overstimulated Nervous System Many women entering perimenopause and menopause are surprised by anxiety that feels unfamiliar. This isn’t the “worried...

The Link Between Midlife Hormone Shifts and InflammationPart I: Body Pain I often hear otherwise healthy women describe new or worsening aches and pains during perimenopause and menopause. It’s frequently brushed off as, “I guess I’m just getting older,” as though...

Book Club: The New Menopause — Because It’s Not All in Your Head We’re excited to announce our next Procrastinator’s Book Club selection: The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver If you’ve ever wondered why your body suddenly seems to be playing by different rules...

Right now, it’s hard to tell what’s behind your winter blues. Is it perimenopause? Weird weather patterns? Your teenagers? National politics? Social media? Normal everyday stress?   Maybe that it feels like we're on Day 75 of January?   Regardless — it’s...

Reflecting on Good Energy It’s hard for me to contain the enthusiasm I have for this book. Assuredly, my husband was politely rolling his eyes with each subsequent, “oh my gosh, listen to this one…” as I rattled off yet another statistic or scientific study backing up...

Don’t Lose That North Star Feeling I just had a conversation with my (amazing and inspiring) business coach, Natalie Claire, that resonated with me around all this New Year’s business. We were discussing “Gym January”, “Dry January”, and all the things people try to...

Ringing in the New I've never been a New Year's resolution person. It’s always felt like pressure to perform—how are you going to be a better / different / smarter / faster / more productive person next year? What are your goals and how will you achieve them? Just...

Red Light Therapy: Science, Hype, or Actually Worth It? Last week, we talked about how blue-based LED holiday lights can disrupt sleep by suppressing melatonin. This week, we’re shifting to the opposite end of the light spectrum.   Effects Of Red LightRed light...

’Tis the Season to Be Wired (Literally): How Holiday Lights May Be Sabotaging Your Sleep As we approach the winter solstice and feel darkness creeping in earlier each evening, we find ourselves surrounded by twinkling lights everywhere. They’re festive, uplifting,...

Beyond the Black Box: The Benefits of Hormone Therapy Last week, we talked about the FDA’s historic decision to remove the long-standing black box warning from many menopausal hormone therapies. This shift finally reflects what decades of research have shown: hormone...

The Black Box Warning Is Gone: A New Era for Women’s Hormone Health After more than two decades of fear-based messaging around hormone therapy, the FDA has made a historic decision: they’re removing the black box warning from menopausal hormone therapies. If you're...

The Melatonin Question Last week, we explored why darkness is as essential to health as sunlight. As light exposure produces Vitamin D, darkness produces melatonin — both act as vital hormones, antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, immune modulators, and mitochondrial...

Falling Back to Standard Time: Adjusting to Darkness and Maximizing Light So you've had a few days to adjust to that extra hour of sleep. The Bears and Wolves* among us get our annual moment to enjoy the orange glow they call sunrise, yet we all are grieving the loss...

The Easiest Fall Recipe That Supports Gut Health There’s something about the smell of squash roasting in the oven that screams the arrival of fall. The whole house fills with that earthy, comforting aroma. Last week, we talked about eating intuitively with the seasons...

Why You Can’t Stop Thinking About…Squash! Every autumn, I see yellow leaves, feel the crisp air, and—boom—I start fantasizing about squash! In soups, roasted, pureed, or tossed in salads. Even in pie, coffee drinks, and smoothies. Does this happen to you, too? That...

Fortifying for Fall: How to Keep Your Energy and Immunity Strong As we transition into shorter days, your body needs extra support to maintain energy, sleep quality, and immune resilience. Last week we talked about evening light strategies to protect melatonin...

Why You’re So Tired Lately (Hint: It’s Not Just You) As daylight dims, your body shifts gears—melatonin rises earlier, energy dips sooner. Learn how a few simple light tweaks can help you sync with the season (and sleep better too). Fall’s Circadian Shift: All of us...

Last week, we explored Dr. Chris Palmer's revolutionary idea that mental disorders might actually be metabolic disorders of the brain. This week, let’s look at what that means for daily life and health. The Modern Metabolic Storm As Dr. Palmer explains, today’s common...

Meet Your Mitochondria: Brain Metabolism Made Simple A couple of months ago, I listened to a Huberman Lab interview with psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer that completely reframed how I think about mental health. The episode—Transform Your Mental Health With Diet &...

Light, Food, and Timing: Your Fall Energy Toolkit Last week we talked about the jarring transition from summer’s easy rhythms to fall’s packed schedules. This week, let’s dive into why simple changes to light exposure and meal timing can make such a profound...

From Summer Ease to Fall Frenzy   In July, I wrote about “Why Summer is the Best Time to Support Your Fall Self” (link below), highlighting why most people feel better in summer: Warm weather = increased circulation and activity Lighter schedules and vacation...