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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...
-  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...
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 ...
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...
Summer is here â and with it comes longer days, brighter skies, and a season that practically begs us to get outside, move our bodies, and soak in the joy around us. đżâš
This is your reminder that summer isnât just a season â itâs a mindset. Itâs about saying YES to fun, to movement, to connection, ...
The month of May gives you a lot of opportunities for pictures. There are weddings, baby showers, graduations, and the start of summer.
There are some simple rules to follow, and a bit of practice and you will take flawless pictures every time. As you practice these guidelines, take pictures and no...
As we move through May, Motherâs Day is Sunday â and whether you are a mother, have a mother, or "mother" in ways that the world may not always see, I want to honor YOU today. đ
The truth is, every woman nurtures. You pour into your families, your friends, your community, your work, and so often, y...
How you start your day sets the tone for your hormones, your hunger, and your energy. It also sets your mindset for the day. Dust off those cobwebs and start your day energized, grounded and with complete confidence that you will slay the day.
 1. Wake Up Gently (no phone first!)
Start with light, w...
The first day of spring is here, and with it comes a fresh start, new energy, and a reminder that growth is possible at ANY age. đżâš
If youâve been waiting for the âright timeâ to prioritize your health, this is it. đ Winter excuses are out. Spring motivation is in. Itâs time to shake off the sluggi...
Strength is a Gift, Not a Given
So often, we focus on what we wish our bodies could do, instead of celebrating what they already do for us dailyâcarry us through life, lift and love on others, and give us the ability to move, grow, and thrive. That strength is a gift.
đȘ Can you lift a little heavi...
Aging is not about disappearing. Itâs about stepping into who you are meant to be with power, wisdom, and joy. But society tells us otherwise, doesnât it? It whispers that we should fade into the background, that youth is the goal, that beauty is defined by a number on the scale.
I call B.S. on tha...
