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 […]

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 […]