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You have plastic in your brain right now. I know that sounds alarming. Maybe even unbelievable. But it's the truth that research is increasingly confirming, and it's a truth that midlife women—already navigating the complex changes of perimenopause and menopause—need to understand and act on. The Microplastic Reality We Can't Ignore Here's what we know: microplastics have infiltrated every system in our bodies. They settle in our blood, our organs, and yes, our brains. And he

You know what protects your brain from cognitive decline? Sleep. Movement. Nourishing meals eaten without rushing. Time with people you care about. Moments of actual rest. You know what most midlife women don't have? Time for any of that. We talk endlessly about brain-healthy habits as if they're just a matter of choosing better. Eat more omega-3s. Get your steps in. Prioritize sleep. Manage your stress. But here's what we don't talk about: the math doesn't work. Research sug

You're doing everything "right." You've cleaned up your diet. You're prioritizing sleep. You're taking your supplements, moving your body, maybe even working with a therapist. You're committed to your health in ways you've never been before. And yet... something still feels off. Your brain fog hasn't lifted. Your energy is still unpredictable. That sense of groundedness you're reaching for remains just out of reach. Here's what I've learned after years of working with midlife

Alcohol is now considered the third-highest lifestyle risk factor for cancer, ranking just behind smoking and obesity. You've had one of those days. Meetings that could have been emails, teenagers who forgot how to put dishes in the dishwasher, and a to-do list that seems to multiply while you sleep. You walk through the door at 6 PM, and there it is—that bottle of wine calling your name from the kitchen counter. "Just one glass," you tell yourself. "I've earned it." If this

A Different Approach to Midlife Vitality Last week, a client texted me at 6:47 AM: "Stood in front of the open refrigerator for a full minute this morning. Had no idea what I was looking for. Then remembered I don't even drink milk. I'd been standing there to grab COFFEE from the cabinet above. I'm 48, not 80." She isn't broken. Her brain isn't failing. What's happening is that the metabolic shifts of midlife have created a perfect storm: declining estrogen is affecting her h