Heavy periods in perimenopause are one of the most common (and frustrating) symptoms women face in their 40s and 50s. If you’ve noticed heavier bleeding, large clots, or sudden flooding during your period, you’re not alone. Perimenopause is a time of major hormonal shifts, and for many women, one of the most noticeable (and disruptive) changes is to their periods1, …
Hormonal changes during midlife, including perimenopause and menopause, usually cause more than just hot flashes and irregular cycles.For many women, this time can trigger what feels like a perimenopause anxiety disorder—sudden waves of worry, restless nights, and emotional unease.At least 40% to 50% of perimenopausal women1 report dealing with mental health challenges, such as mood swings and insomnia, that they …
If you’re a woman navigating both menopause and an autoimmune disease at the same time, you might have noticed your symptoms shifting in ways your doctor didn’t fully prepare you for. For example, unpredictable flare-ups, stubborn signs of inflammation, and hormonal chaos can all occur during this transitional phase and can feel like a storm no one warned you about. …
If you’re a woman navigating ADHD—whether you’re newly diagnosed, in your 30s or 40s, or noticing your symptoms intensify during PMS or perimenopause—this list is for you. ADHD in women often goes unrecognized or misunderstood. But the right podcast can help you feel validated, supported, and equipped with tools that actually work for your brain and body. From hormone-aware strategies …
A weighted vest is a fitness tool that adds extra resistance to your body by evenly distributing weight across your torso. By making your muscles work harder during everyday movements—like walking, running, or bodyweight exercises—it can help you burn more calories, build muscle endurance, strengthen bones, and improve posture and balance. Weighted vests aren’t just for athletes. Research shows they …
If you’ve been feeling stressed and notice your face looks rounder, puffier, or more swollen than usual, you might be dealing with cortisol face. This stress-related facial puffiness happens when cortisol—the body’s main stress hormone—stays elevated for too long. Even low-grade, everyday stress from busy schedules, poor sleep, or overexercising can change how your body stores fat and retains water, …
If you live with ADHD, chances are you’ve also experienced anxiety. In fact, it’s estimated that more than half of adults with ADHD1 also struggle with anxiety symptoms. The connection between ADHD and anxiety is so strong that it can be hard to tell where one ends and the other begins. Whether you’re dealing with a racing mind while experiencing …
Progesterone intolerance is a nervous system sensitivity to natural or supplemental progesterone. It causes mood changes, insomnia, and anxiety, especially in neurodivergent women and those with PMDD. Sensitivity, not high levels, is the issue. Solutions include cycle tracking, supporting detox, and using non-hormonal calming tools—all of which you’ll learn about in this article. If you’ve ever felt like your body …
If you’re in your late 30s or 40s and feeling like your body and mood are shifting, you’re not imagining things. Perimenopause can be a confusing time—one that causes a lot of shifts in how you feel, even when your labs seem “normal.” And the question of when to take progesterone for perimenopause is a common one many women are …