Understanding the Real Connection Every Woman Needs to Know If you’ve ever felt your breasts becoming tender, swollen, or just “different” around your cycle, you might’ve heard someone say, “It’s because your estrogen is too high.” But here’s something many women aren’t told: it’s not just about how much estrogen you have — it’s about […]

If you’ve been feeling unusually tired, restless, or “not quite yourself” lately, you might be wondering: Is this just stress… or something more? It’s a question I hear often — and one I wished I had asked myself in my mid-late 30’s.  Many women assume their exhaustion, irritability, and sleep struggles are simply signs of […]

If you’ve started noticing changes—like irregular periods, sudden hot flashes, restless nights, or shifts in mood and energy—you might be wondering: Is this perimenopause, or have I already reached menopause? You’re definitely not alone. Many women go through this transition feeling a bit lost because the changes are gradual and unpredictable. The good news? Understanding […]

I have two graduate degrees in nursing. I’ve worked in healthcare. Or rather, I’ve worked in sickness medicine and wellness or functional medicine. I understand the human body. And yet—I completely missed my own perimenopausal symptoms. Let that sink in. If someone with advanced clinical training can overlook such a huge physiological shift, what hope […]