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 […]

Let’s talk about something so many women whisper about but rarely get solid answers on: the bone-deep fatigue that shows up somewhere between your late 30s and early 40s. You’re not lazy, you’re not broken—and you’re definitely not alone. This exhaustion isn’t just about being busy or getting older. It’s often a sign your body […]