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 […]

If you’ve been wondering whether you’re in perimenopause—or just going slightly mad—this post is for you. The good (and annoying) news is that perimenopause doesn’t hit all at once. It unfolds in stages, each with its own quirks, challenges, and yes, surprises. Think of it less like a light switch and more like a dimmer—gradually […]