Is Perimenopause Weight Gain Inevitable?

Is Perimenopause Weight Gain Inevitable?

For an entire decade, between losing the last of the “baby weight” and starting to experience hormone fluctuations, I was golden. That number on the scale stayed pretty consistent, month after month, year after year. Yes, there were bumps after a sodium-laden meal,...
Why You Need Your Sister Now More Than Ever

Why You Need Your Sister Now More Than Ever

My sister, Nicole, and I playing dress-up in our childhood home. Sisters. There have been books, films, fairytales and poems written about their devoted or tumultuous relationships. From Cinderella’s wicked pair, to Elsa and Anna’s Frozen-solid bond, fictional sisters...
How to Get Unstuck in Midlife

How to Get Unstuck in Midlife

Oh, the irony. As I’m sitting here trying to write this story, I’m coming up short. I can’t pull up a single anecdote or reflection. I feel tired, overwhelmed, unsure of my next move. I’m, well, stuck. Call it writer’s block, start-up burnout, or pre-holiday...