“Why are you so moody?” “Did you gain weight because of menopause?”  While often said in passing, these seemingly innocent questions can hit a nerve for some women experiencing menopause, leaving them feeling embarrassed or uncomfortable. I’m not saying every person will be offended, but you don’t know who will be. And even if someone’s […]

My maternal great-grandmother, Rebecca Lincoln, whom I called Grannie, is a memorable figure in my childhood. She was diagnosed with schizophrenia in her fifties, a condition that greatly affected her daily living. Grannie led a challenging life, often spending time on the streets, resistant self-care acts like bathing, swallowing her meds and cleaning her home. […]

Apple Podcast | Spotify | Audible If you know you know. Reinventing yourself as you grow older and/or as the menopausal transition unfolds is a powerful way to embrace change and discover new paths. But it’s not always easy. This time in life is perfect for exploring fresh interests, starting different careers, and deepening relationships. […]

Apple Podcast | Spotify | Audible In this episode of The Pause Pod, I chat with Michelle Dwyer, a holistic health coach and certified nutrition consultant, about her journey into health coaching and her personal experiences with perimenopause. Michelle discusses the importance of considering the whole person for health and well-being, including routines and habits […]

Menopause can be  tumultuous on a woman’s body. It’s a time of major hormonal shifts, with physical changes in tow. And if you’re not ready, it can be excruciating. So, let’s talk about the skin you’re in and how to keep it healthy and radiant during menopause. With the perimenopause and post-menopause phases, women can […]

Apple Podcast | Spotify | Audible In the latest episode of The Pause Pod, I explore the wonders of seaweed as a source of hormonal health and well-being with Sachi Singh – founder and CEO of Rootless and seaweed’s number one fan – and Chief of Staff, Dr. Gabby Pavelko. They discuss the diverse types […]

A Bit of My Fibroid Story One of the leading indicators that I was in perimenopause at thirty-eight was the sudden appearance of problematic uterine fibroids. No doctor, no my primary care physician, gynecologist, or internist, was able to tell me that the sudden spikes and fluctuation in my hormones, specifically estrogen, were due to […]

The calendar has turned its page from the warmth and vibrancy of summer, and we find ourselves in colorful autumn, a season of subtle transformation and introspection. Autumn is a season of transition, and the world outside mirrors the transformations within us—our bodies, thoughts, dreams, and aspirations. Notice the similarities with the menopausal transition. As […]

A POEM FOR YOU! In the dance of life, a new phase begins, A journey of change, where the old world thins, Menopause arrives with a quiet force, Bringing wisdom and grace on its sacred course. Once fertile grounds now lay sacred and bare, Yet within this stillness, a power to share, No longer defined […]