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 […]

Perimenopause. If you’ve never heard the term, you’re not alone. Most women don’t realize that the hormonal shifts leading up to menopause can start as early as their mid-30s. Yep, mid-30s! That means many women are walking around feeling tired, moody, foggy-brained, anxious, and achy, blaming it on stress, lack of sleep, or just “getting […]

Ok all y’all (that’s my 24 years of living in the southeast coming out😉). You that have been following me for years know that I was a Cardiology NP and worked in critical care cardiology as well. I never let a February pass without talking about heart health. And this year is no different. Yet […]

As February approaches, I know some of my readers might already be feeling disappointed about their New Year’s resolutions. Maybe you’ve missed a workout, indulged in an unplanned snack, or skipped a day (or five!) of journaling. You might even be tempted to abandon your goals altogether because you think, If I can’t do it […]