A haunted house… but it’s your hormones

A haunted house… but your doctor says your hormones “look fine” — even though you’re exhausted, snapping at everyone, and every joint in your body aches.

A haunted house… but you wake up at 3 a.m. haunted by your racing mind, hot flashes, and a sudden urge to reorganize your entire life.

A haunted house… except the habits and programs that used to help you feel your best — or lose weight — just don’t seem to work anymore.

Sound familiar?

I hardly ever watch TV. Most nights, my lights are out before 10pm so I get enough sleep before my 5:45am wakeup for my morning workout. But one day recently, while eating lunch, I decided to watch the new Netflix documentary Famous Last Words: Dr. Jane Goodall. It was SO good that I watched the whole thing… and then watched it again with my family that evening.

We all have those pieces hanging in our closet that we almost love — the ones we reach for and think, “If only the sleeves were shorter… if only this fit just a little differently.” We often don't wear them, or if we do, we don't feel fully comfortable in them.

I’m so thankful for the opportunity to share my thoughts, experiences, and knowledge with this incredible community. Thanks for being here.

As I reflect on what I’m grateful for, I’ve been thinking about how much has changed over the past few years — both personally and professionally — and the lessons that have come with that growth.

When I was in Bali, I heard several people share the same belief: the most important thing in life to be happy is to be kind—and to smile.

(I hope you’re not tired of my Bali stories yet , because I have one more to share that really struck me.)

That doesn’t just mean kindness to others, but also kindness to ourselves. That’s an area many of us struggle with. When I ask women to name one thing they love about themselves or are proud of, they often find it difficult to come up with something. It feels much easier to spot our flaws than our strengths.

As you likely know, I just got back from the most amazing trip to Bali. I’ve been fortunate to travel to many places in my life, but this was different. Honestly, it was my favourite trip ever.

The places I visited were stunning — rice terraces, temples, waterfalls — but what made it truly special was everything beyond the scenery.

"Everything looks fine” doesn't mean your results are optimal. If you're still feeling off, let's take a closer look at your labs together.

At 49, I feel really good about the health of my skin—and I’ve had a few people ask recently what’s been working well for me. Skin care can be super confusing with so many products and so much advice being shared everywhere, so I thought I’d share what I do and why.

Between climbing steep castle paths, navigating cancelled trains, and sweating through what felt like four seasons in one day—our European family adventure was full of surprises. But what stood out most was a reminder I didn’t expect… one that applies way beyond travel and straight into how we take care of ourselves in midlife.

What a two weeks it was: Paris, Germany, and even a quick stop in London on our way home. The trip was full of memories, laughs, a few meltdowns (let’s be honest), and some time to reflect. I thought I’d share a few of those reflections with you.

It’s hard to believe, but it’s been just over seven months since my breast reduction surgery last November. I appreciate how kind and supportive many of you were when I shared about it and I thought it was time for an update.

The upside? It’s been life-changing.

I know that sounds dramatic, but I truly feel so much more confident in my body. For years I’ve been working out regularly, eating well, and doing what I can to feel strong, energetic, and joyful in midlife. But this change was a missing piece. I didn’t realize just how much discomfort I was tolerating and how many areas of my life were affected —until it was gone.

I think we all deserve to feel confident and energetic and beautiful at whatever stage of life we are in.  I love helping people achieve that by naturally improving their sleep, getting rid of hot flashes (they are NOT a given you have to deal with), showing them how to exercise and eat so they can get stronger and leaner, enhancing the appearance of their skin, or adding a little sparkle to their wardrobe.