How To Take Better Care of Your Pelvic Floor
Last month, I wrote a blog post about pelvic floor dysfunction. Here is the short list again for you to review about things we can do to help relieve any stress incontinence that you may be suffering from–and keep scrolling for my expanded tips for each of these items.
Financial Wellness for Women Over 40: Review Your Spending
How does money make you feel? I know for me, that is a loaded question. As a woman over 40, I feel that I should have it all figured out by now in terms of my feelings around money. But, as with most relationships, the one I have with my finances is evolving constantly.
Fashion Over 40: What to Wear Instead of Shorts This Summer
I am going to let you in on a secret. I never wear shorts. I know for many people they are a necessity of life in a warm climate. And it does get hot in Vermont, where I live–for maybe two or three days each summer. There are occasions where one would need or want to wear shorts. And I just cannot do it. They are SO not my jam.
What Exactly is Perimenopause?
I do what I do quite simply, because I believe women deserve more. They deserve more education about their bodies, so they can advocate for themselves, and make informed choices about the care that they receive for all of life’s transitions like menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth, and yes–menopause.
Ask Me Anything: "Why Do I Pee When I Laugh?"
What is the pelvic floor? I hope you have a general idea, but I am going to spell it out even more clearly than your high school health teacher. This is where my 15 year career in Childbirth Education comes into very excellent use. I nerd out on things like the pelvic floor. I can’t help it.
5 Spring Superfoods for Women over 40
Currently, I am working on reducing the severity of my symptoms by increasing the amounts of plant based foods that I eat, and reducing the amount of sugar I consume. Here is my shortlist of the five best Spring superfoods for women over 40, and the reasons why you should be adding them to your diet.
How I prepared for my Boudoir Photo shoot as a woman over 40
I bet you have heard of Boudoir Photography. Just in case you are one of the 55 people left on earth that have not heard about Boudoir Photography–I am going to tell you what it is, and share my experience with Boudoir as a woman over 40.
Keep Your Politics Off Our Uteri Please
At the start of this week, I shared a cute little quote graphic with a quote from Gloria Steinem that was “The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off” and when I shared it, I thought, hmmm….I love this quote, but I am not sure it is relevant at this exact moment.
My Daily and Weekly Routines for Self-Care
As a woman turning 45 this year, my priorities have shifted a bit. I still care about what I look like, but for whatever reason I am less interested in spending hours on my appearance like I may have done when I was in my 20’s.
Developing a Self-Care Plan Over 40
Self Care seems to be the latest buzzword and almost everyone I know is talking about the importance of it. I bet you know a “Self-Care Crusader” or “Self Care Guru”. Your workplace or your social feed also might be littered with these phrases around self-care–it’s definitely a “thing” now.