Perimenopause

If you’ve been Googling your symptoms at midnight wondering if you’re losing your mind — welcome. You’re probably not. You might just be in perimenopause. And before you say “but I’m only 38” — yes, it can start that early. Most women expect perimenopause to arrive somewhere around 50 with a dramatic entrance and a hot flash. In reality, it tends to sneak in the side door years earlier, wearing the disguise of anxiety, bad sleep, and jeans that no longer fit the way they used to. So what does it actually look like in the beginning? Your Sleep Goes… Read More »

Every single person on this planet came from a mother. It’s one of those truths so obvious we rarely stop to consider it. Whether your relationship with your mother was nurturing or complicated, absent or all-consuming, the archetype of “mother” lives inside all of us. It’s the energy of care, nourishment, protection, and unconditional love. But here’s what I’ve noticed in my years of practice: most of us are terrible at mothering ourselves. What Mothers Know About Care Mothers do extraordinary things. They notice the slight change in temperature that means a fever is coming. They know when to push… Read More »

Why Heat and Cold Are Powerful for Recovery, Brain Health, and Hormone Balance Fresh out of a challenging yoga class, I was already thinking about my next move. Not water. Not a protein shake. The infrared sauna. Since when does a Vinyasa class make your muscles tremble like you’ve just climbed Everest? My arms were shaking, my water bottle was empty, and my mind was already drifting toward my favorite recovery ritual: stepping into a cocoon of heat and letting my body do what it does best—repair. Here’s the delicious truth about infrared sauna therapy: One of the most indulgent… Read More »

Last updated: June 2026. Nobody talks about the mud. We talk about the breakthrough — the moment the brain fog lifts, the night sweats stop, the weight starts moving again, the anxiety finally quiets. We hear about the women who found their answers and feel like themselves again. But the stretch right before all of that? The part that’s exhausting, confusing, and honestly a little demoralizing? That part tends to happen in private. And that’s exactly why you need to hear about it. If your perimenopause symptoms feel worse before they get better — you are not doing it wrong…. Read More »