If you've ever felt judged — by the wellness world or by yourself — for how you're navigating perimenopause, this one's for you. The idea that you can eat and exercise your way out of hormonal symptoms, and that needing more support means you've somehow failed, is one of the most harmful narratives in women's health right now. In my latest post I break down what lifestyle can and can't do, why choosing HRT is a medical decision and not a moral one, and what the latest science means for women who have been afraid to ask for help.

Many people think of acne as a teenage problem but so many adults struggle with acne too, especially women in perimenopause. While the mechanisms causing acne may differ depending on your stage of life, the principles for addressing it are the same. In this post I'm diving into natural ways to prevent and address acne with nutrition and lifestyle.

Your hormones play a huge role in helping or hindering your weight loss efforts. They can affect everything from your appetite to where you’re most likely to store fat, and if certain hormones are out of whack, it can make it difficult to burn fat. Here are some of the hormones that play a role and ways you can get them working for you, not against you.