I help women over 45 naturally support hormonal balance, gut health, and thyroid function through personalized wellness coaching rooted in science and faith.
Welcome back to our Thrive After 45 series. We’ve been talking this month what every women should know about Perimenopause and Menopause and understanding what’s going on in your body. In part 1 we did a deep dive into symptoms. In part 2 we focused on what’s one of the most visible changes in Perimenopausal …
Pain is something most women don’t expect when they think about perimenopause and menopause. Yet, many women over 40 suddenly notice more stiffness, tension, or discomfort in their daily lives. It can feel discouraging, and sometimes even scary, when new aches show up seemingly overnight. The truth is, hormonal changes during midlife play a huge …
Do you feel like aches and pains are showing up more often now than they did a few years ago? Maybe your joints feel stiff in the morning, or you notice headaches creeping in more regularly. Or you find your stomach hurts more often. Or after exercising, your muscles and joints take longer to recover. …
Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro – they’re everywhere – Have you or someone you know been thinking about using medications like these if struggling with weight? As a health and wellness coach, I’m asked about them almost weekly. And I’ve worked with clients who are taking them and others who wanted to. If you’re a woman …
Do you feel like no matter what you do—eat clean, exercise, manage stress, pray, get outside in nature —you still struggle with bloating, fatigue, hormone imbalances, or mystery symptoms? If that’s you, read on because we are talking about something that’s often overlooked but incredibly important: hidden infections—like bacteria, viruses, and even parasites—and how they …
Did you know an unhealthy gut (AKA digestive system) can not only cause digestive symptoms but also lead to inflammation and make perimenopause and menopause symptoms worse? Why? It’s because of the gut-hormone connection. What is the Gut-Hormone Connection? The gut or digestive system begins in the mouth and ends at the anus. It is …
In light of Valentine’s Day and the topic of love, do you remembers years ago in 1984 there was a hit song by Tina Turner called What’s Love Got to Do with It? Maybe you’ve heard it. The meaning of the lyrics is sad since in the song the woman was hurt in a relationship …
Do you like your job? Or if you’re retired or not working outside the home, do you like what you’re doing? Do you feel stimulated or challenged in a healthy way at what you do? Since we’ve been talking about all the dimensions in wellness, have you ever thought of how your occupation, volunteering, or …
Do you have heartburn? You know, that burning sensation in your esophagus and throat? If that’s you, you’re not alone. About 15 million people worldwide experience it. Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) which is the most common digestive disorder in the United States. And your practitioner told you it was due …
Did you know there are 100 million Americans who experience chronic pain – more than those who have diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined? And I’m sure you know that pain is your body’s alarm system. So when you feel pain, your body is telling you something is wrong and needs attention. Living with chronic …