Archive for August 2020

In part one I wrote you about some of the unique challenges we face as women navigating peri/menopause here and now in the 21st century. We covered the perfect storm of young children, aging parents and peri/menopause that is now commonplace. In part two we will be looking at how we women find our value in the world as traditional…

Here’s the situation: for so many of us, the experience of peri/menopause is a cascade of realizations: First, we thought it would never happen to us; second, the information available to us is often conflicting and causes more confusion; and third, this is not your mama’s menopause. Think about this: 100 years ago, when the average lifespan was…

Now for the fun stuff – let’s talk about being naughty. Do you feel stifled by the idea that you need to do everything perfectly or not at all? Have you ever thought, “if I don’t eat all the right foods all the time, then I have failed. And since I already failed by even thinking about that…

Romance in Menopause? Can you say oxymoron? Actually, it’s more possible and probable than you would ever think… I just did an interview for a summit all about being madly in love and full of romance while in menopause. (You will hear more about this in September.) Let’s just say, I have been told I am…

For those of us who run hot, summer heat can be unbearable – here are some ways to cool down naturally! The rule of thumb for temperature control is to stay hydrated and avoid getting hangry… but here are 5 tricks for beating the summer heat and staying cool. 5 tricks for beating the summer heat…