Connecting with Your Empowered Self: Aging With Wisdom

Connecting with Your Empowered Self: Aging With Wisdom

I recently worked with a client who was feeling the weight of aging: the physical and emotional changes related to her menopause transition. She was frustrated about her sudden weight gain. She felt it was out of her control. During our session, she recalled a time in...
Sober October is Wrapping Up: What’s Next?

Sober October is Wrapping Up: What’s Next?

As Sober October comes to a close, I thought I might a moment to reflect and share some thoughts on how to keep the momentum going, if you took part, whether you’re cutting back on alcohol or choosing to continue living alcohol-free. Almost two years ago, I decided to...
The Muddy Waters of Menopause Misinformation

The Muddy Waters of Menopause Misinformation

As a dietitian trained in evaluating research, I’ll admit—even I get confused about who to trust when it comes to menopause advice. The internet is flooded with misinformation. It’s difficult to know who or what’s credible. In today’s post, I share three...
Lessons from Sleep Camp

Lessons from Sleep Camp

I’m wrapping up a four-week sleep camp (1 class/week) with my Feldenkrais teacher, Sandy Weiss, from Mind Body Science Works. Before I begin, let me share a bit about what Feldenkrais is! Feldenkrais is an approach to movement education that focuses on improving body...
Do I Really Need High-Protein Pop Tarts?

Do I Really Need High-Protein Pop Tarts?

Protein has long been hailed as a crucial nutrient, often draped in a health halo for its numerous benefits. Recently, my interest in this nutrient has surged, especially in understanding its role in the aging process and how much is needed, particularly for women...
Sleep, Nutrition & Menopause

Sleep, Nutrition & Menopause

“Since I’ve entered menopause, my sleep has become really disrupted. I used to be the best sleeper, but now I find I wake early in the morning or in the middle of the night. And then it’s hard for me to fall back asleep.” Peri/menopause...