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đ« Why Is Cortisol a Bigger Deal After 50?
Because your body isnât bouncing back like it used to.
Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause already put your system under stress. Add in work, caregiving, aging parents, and the general chaos of life, and youâve got a cortisol cocktail that lea...
I know. Thatâs a dramatic title.
But stick with me - because it might be exactly the wake-up call we need.
When we think about whatâs âkilling us,â we picture the big stuff: disease, stress, genetics, the unknown. But what if itâs the small, everyday choices - the ones weâve normalized - that are qu...
Relationships can be messy, complicated, and at timesâdownright frustrating. People come with their own stories, wounds, and ways of showing up, and when those collide, itâs not always smooth. But even in the middle of the hard stuff, relationships are one of the most meaningful parts of being human...
-  đ§ Create a âMove Anywayâ Playlist
Sometimes the only thing standing between you and a 10-minute walk is a fire playlist and a good mood shift.
Make a âMove Anywayâ playlist with songs that hype you up, lift you out of a funk, or just make you feel like the main character in your own fitness m...
Letâs talk muscles, margaritas and mindset because they bring so much joy.
đȘ Letâs Talk Muscles
Building and maintaining muscle after 40 isnât about vanity, itâs about vitality.
It boosts your metabolism, strengthens your bones, improves balance, supports your hormones, and makes you feel like a ...
First: Whatâs Actually Going On?
In perimenopause and postmenopause, estrogen, progesterone, and even cortisol can shift in ways that affect:
- Body temperature regulation (hello, sudden sweats)
- Mood and anxiety levels
- Energy dips and sleep disturbances
- How your body stores and uses fat
- Hydratio ...
Hereâs What You Can Focus on This 4th:
Hydration, baby!
Itâs hot. Youâre sweating. Water is your BFF.
Start your day with 20 oz, keep sipping all day, and if you're feeling bold, throw in a slice of lemon and a splash of gratitude.
Protein First, Fun Next
Want to enjoy all the summer food without the...
Why July Just Works for a mid-year Reset
1. Youâve lived a little.
Unlike January, where we set goals based on guilt, July gives you data. Youâve experienced whatâs workingâand whatâs not. You know where your energy dips, what habits feel good, and whatâs just not serving you anymore.
2. Youâre in mo...
Why does summer feel so hard? Here are a few reasons:
- Your Routine Gets Thrown Out the Window
School's out. Travel's in. Bedtimes shift. Work slows down or ramps up. Basically: chaos.
đ Without structure, our habits lose their anchors.
- Food Freedom Becomes a Free-for-All
Youâre at the...
This Win Was Personal⊠But It Was Also Bigger Than Me
Yes, my name was on the award.
But when I stood up to accept it, I felt like I was standing up for every woman over 60 who has ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or unsure if her best days were behind her.
Let me be clear: theyâre not.
This ...
Thereâs something special about summer.
The sunshine. The longer days. The fresh start energy that says, âLetâs live a little louder.â
But for so many women, especially in our 40s, 50s, and beyond, summer can also bring pressure.
Pressure to look a certain way.
To hide instead of show up.
To shrink ins...
Letâs just say it: long weekends are meant to be enjoyed. Whether you said âyesâ to the burgers, the sangria, or a few extra scoops of potato salad (been there, loved that)âyouâre not alone. You lived. You laughed. You lounged. You probably crushed some sâmores.
And now? Maybe you're feeling a litt...
