Meet Esther Blum, an integrative dietitian, bestselling author, and menopause expert
I help women make menopause their b*tch with nutrition, hormones, and self-advocacy. I’m an integrative dietitian, bestselling author of five books, menopause expert, teenage boy mom, wife, avid reader, and humorist. I am in the midst of Growing my team and rebranding my business. I’m creating a
Menopause and immunity: Do our immune systems tank in midlife?
It’s not your imagination – midlife women can be more susceptible to illness and disease. Here’s how to boost your immunity.
Does the biological clock still matter? The Egg Whisperer weighs in
Fertility doctor Aimee Eyvazzadeh weighs in on contemporary conception issues and practices.
Meet Valerie Lapinski, a journalist, producer, and writer who created a pocket-sized zine about perimenopause
I’m a journalist, producer, and writer living in Brooklyn with my family. My career began at a community radio station in Sitka, Alaska; it truly changed my life forever. Doing journalism has led me to some amazing experiences at places like The Guardian, Vox, and
My $3,000 journey to self-diagnosing perimenopause
I spent $3k trying to figure out why I felt like crap. If you think you're in perimenopause, view this summary of menopause health platforms.
From screaming into the void to getting answers: How women in midlife can feel seen and heard at the doctor
Midlife women: Take these tips on self-advocacy at the doctor’s office – and get yourself heard.
Ways to dress more sustainably in a world of fast fashion
How grown-ass women can buy clothing that's both stylish and sustainable -- and avoid the damaging effects of fast fashion.
Guilty fashion pleasures
What makes us feel guilty about the occasional fashion shopping splurge? Is it the money spent? Or the fact that we want what luxury represents, too?
Meet Joanne Fiddy, a Confidence Coach reinventing midlife for women
"Dreams are going to be created, beliefs are going to be dismantled, the good girl isn’t so perfect anymore, and a newfound confidence is emerging." I am a Certified Confidence Coach who helps women in their 40s regain their confidence and vibe. I’m a Brit living
Ozempic: Weighing the pros and (often hidden) cons
Ozempic has reached celebrity status for fast weight loss, but what are the negative side effects happening behind the scenes?
Sore knees and tight hips? Here’s how to age-proof your joints
Safeguard your perimenopausal joints as you age.
Meet Treena Orchard, the sex-positive author of ‘Sticky, Sexy, Sad’, a dating apps memoir
I’m a sex-positive feminist over 50 who believes in the magic of reading and writing to change the world and deepen the connection we have with ourselves. As a university professor in the School of Health Studies at Western University in London, Ontario (aka the
Hormone health 101: Meet the 6 hormones that affect your life during menopause
Menopause means changing hormones, but which ones and why and how do they affect you?
Trans-parent: What to do when your 21-year old son becomes your daughter
Navigating how parents should respond if their young adult child comes out as trans–and how to rally your family to be a support.
Menopause and memory loss: Should you be worried?
Why women experience memory loss during perimenopause and menopause in their 40s and 50s due to estrogen levels, what they can do to help, and how this differs from dementia and Alzheimer’s.
How our sense of style evolves with age
Women’s sense of style and confidence increases in midlife, when they stop caring what people think, and start expressing their truest selves.
Is Brooke Shields the next big thing in menopause and midlife empowerment?
The model-turned-actor-turned-entrepreneur on redefining the midlife experience and the future of her business, Beginning is Now.
Lipstick loud: Why I’m embracing a bold lip in midlife
At age 50, I decided I’d had enough of neutral lipstick and became obsessed with a bold red lip
I never thought I’d overcome my childhood abuse and trauma, then I tried EMDR therapy as an adult and everything changed
I healed my childhood trauma with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy.
Adrenal fatigue is real, and it peaks in midlife
Adrenal dysfunction sounds a lot like perimenopause, thyroid disorders, iron deficiency, depression, trauma response, and many other conditions. Here’s how to know the difference.