As (peri)menopause sets in and changes to your body begin, it’s essential to optimize your lifestyle, including sustenance. What worked before in your twenties, thirties, and early forties, may not work now that you’re in the throws of perimenopause or post-menopause. Let’s face it. People change, and tons of changes occur during the menopausal phase. […]

There’s no doubt that the menopausal process can take a toll on your sleep routine, with night sweats sometimes making it difficult to get consistent and quality sleep. Trust me. I know all too well how a night sweat can wake you out of peaceful slumber. Though I’m in post-menopause now, it still happens. Albeit, […]

I am ready for me No resolutions for me. Only realizations and intentions. I realize I’m ready for myself. I know who I am. This God-sent, cool, incredible, resilient, beautiful, loving, brilliant woman (saying all the things I say to others to myself.) who spent the last thirty-two years doing what she felt she had […]

The holidays are here once again. And whatever your situation this year, whether you’re with family or not, whether you have a little or a lot, chances are you’ll be spending time around food. Food is fun and festive, bringing family and loved ones together. But food can also cause pain and discomfort if not […]

On November 23rd, 2022, I celebrated My MENOVERSARY!! My menopause anniversary. I couldn’t think of a better portmanteau. A new iteration of myself has been unfolding for twelve years. November 23rd, marked twelve months/one year since I had my last period. This means I was officially in MENOPAUSE (I’m now post-menopause), an experience that includes […]

I know you know that there is more to thriving during (peri)menopause than eating well, moving your body, taking supplements, and slapping potions and lotions on your skin. I began experiencing perimenopause twelve years ago, at thirty-eight, and I’m currently counting down to the anniversary of my last period, which means I’ll officially be in […]

Our feature today is a storyteller. She energizes her audience with her enthusiasm and she’s on a mission to inspire, invoke, and entertain those who seek refuge in great stories. Get to know her as she dishes on herself and the self-care rituals that she practices. Tell us a bit about yourself – where you […]

Call it beauty sleep. Call it well sleep. Whatever you call it. Know that sleep is necessary for optimum health and wellbeing. Sleep is one of the least talked about and supported aspects of “beauty” and wellbeing. However, it is extremely important for optimum health. While you sleep, there are many biological processes taking place. […]

Baby, it’s cold outside. The temperatures are frigid, winds are gusting, and skin needs self-care.  It’s time to winterize your skincare rituals. What worked in spring, summer and fall may not suffice during the frosty months. Here are 5 ways to winterize your skincare ritual and have radiant skin, even when it’s frightfully cold outside. 1. Limit […]