Life in Midlife: work, play & parenting
Shortcuts and articles for moms of all stages pushing to be a better person, parent, and partner.
14 Things I Learned About Menopause Weight Loss in 2024
HOW I LOST 15 LBS IN 7 MONTHS
I had just about accepted my new, larger body when I stumbled upon Dr. Stacy Sims and Hailey Happens Fitness.
These women were doing the work that I needed. Focused on health, wellness, and fitness for women over 40, they were my keys to feeling like my old self again. Here’s what I’ve learned.
What if We Needed to Hit Rock Bottom First?
HOW WE CAN SAVE OUR SANITY
In college, I had an alcoholic boyfriend—fun until he wasn’t. One night, he pulled the chair out from under me, and I finally saw the truth. Lately, I wonder… what if that’s where we are now, collectively? What if the chaos we’re living through is our wake-up call? I’m making some shifts to protect my sanity while feeling like I'm doing something—they may help you, too.
Moms, here’s what to ask for this holiday season
THREE GIFTS I SWEAR BY 🎁
With moms so focused on shopping for everyone else and creating astonishing holiday magic, there is little time left to create meaningful wish lists for ourselves.
Sound familiar? This might help…
The Pain Behind College Drop-Off
AND THE 13 MIDLIFE MILESTONES. I dropped her off and tears started to flow. It felt unbearable. And then I realized it wasn't just losing my girl. It was all of midlife. Ever since I turned 40, it's been a battle to fight the unraveling. Here's what I'm doing about it...
Is It Anxiety Or Menopause?
IF YOU’RE OVER 35, YOUR DECLINING HORMONES NEED YOUR ATTENTION
Yesterday we were booking flights for an international trip, and seemingly out of nowhere, I burst into tears because the last time I was on a long flight I wound up in the ER.
Why I wrote my own Eulogy
MORBID OR GENIUS? I argue it’s genius and the clearest path forward. Read why working with women for 17 years pushed me to start taking my life seriously and not leave it up to a roll of the dice.
The Comfort Crisis and Why We Overeat
SURPRISE CHAPTER ON HUNGER
The Comfort Crisis is about why and how we can push outside of our comfort zones, but the chapter on hunger and food blew my mind!
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