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Do You Have Any Of These Symptoms?

Perimenopause can sneak up on you as early as your 30s—because apparently, life thinks you need one more thing to figure out. If you’re feeling “off,” like you’ve swapped your body for some glitchy prototype, and weird new symptoms are popping up, don’t just brush it off. Your body’s trying to tell you something (probably in its own confusing way).

Do yourself a favor—talk to your doctor. Talk to a friend. Google it. Anything. Seriously. Don’t wait for the hot flashes to hit before you start piecing things together. The sooner you get ahead of it, the better you’ll feel.

My Monthly Meno-Blog

Dive in if you dare! I'm talking menopause without the sugarcoating—just raw stories, irreverent humor, and a whole lot of "Did she really just say that?" moments. Each month, I’ll share what I’ve felt, gone through, and discovered along the way. If you're up for some honest-to-goodness chatter about the highs, lows, and WTFs of midlife, then step right in. But remember: you were warned!

"Why the f**k is it so damn hot in here? Did someone crank up the thermostat? Maybe I should just have a drink. Wait, will that make the hot flashes worse? Eh, who cares—cheers to surviving another day! Seriously, what the hell is wrong with me? I can’t remember a damn thing! Walked into the kitchen three times and still have no clue why I’m here. But hey, that new face serum seemed to work damn good... at least my face isn’t melting off. Now, about my hair... it's dry as s**t and breaking off like it just got dunked in dry ice. Fabulous.

Oh, but let’s celebrate—I laughed today without peeing my pants! Small victories, right? And pants, I mean leggings. Now pajamas. Speaking of which, who needs a bra anyway? I do, apparently, because my tits are playing peek-a-boo with my belly button. Is this real life? Why does the dog keep eating the damn shoelaces? Is there more big-ass spiders lurking in the shower drain? Do I work tomorrow? What the f**k day is it? Remember that time you got off the bus and stepped on a snake? Shit, where is my phone? Not again!! Did I take my pills? Did the neighbor mow his lawn? Wonder if I got mail? What episode of Law & Order should I put on? Jeezus, Go to sleep. Did I lock the door? Crap, the car needs gas. Where's my phone? F**k it, I will wake up................................................

My Mid-Life Essentials

The essentials that keep me together: skincare, haircare, oils, and more. It’s not magic, but it’s the stuff that helps me hold it all together and feel a little more like myself every day.

Skincare

Essential Oils

Haircare

Make-Up

Other Favorite Things

Click on the picture to see my favorites!

Updated Monthly

Sharing Is Caring

"Listen up! This isn’t your average info dump- Sharing is Caring is my unfiltered stash of everything I’ve learned (and experienced) about menopause and mid-life shitstorms. The more I dig up, the more I dish out. So, here’s the dirty truth—from my 'Change' to yours!"

WTF is Perimenopause?

The unpredictable rollercoaster that can leave you feeling like a stranger in your own skin

Anxiety & Menopause

Like the classic “chicken or the egg” riddle—did anxiety bring on the chaos, or did menopause stir up the storm?

Estrogen on Empty?

Estrogen’s decline during menopause brings hot flashes, mood swings, and a host of unwelcome changes. Tackling the chaos to reclaim your balance and confidence.

Progesterone’s drop during menopause can disrupt sleep, amplify anxiety, and throw your body into chaos. Uncovering why and how to restore balance so you can feel like yourself again.

Testosterone’s decline during menopause can zap energy, tank libido, and steal your spark. Exploring what’s happening, why it matters, and how to fight back.

The Progesterone Dip

Toppling Testosterone

Understanding Menopause

"Say Good-Bye to Baby-Making"

Gut Health & Microbiome During Menopause

"To Bloat or Not to Bloat"

Sleep & Menopause

"From Sweet Dreams to WTF Nightmares"

Cortisol & Menopause

"Friend or Foe?"

Constipation & Menopause

"Shit doesn't always happen - anymore"

Hemorrhoids & Menopause

A true 'Pain in the Ass'

Menopause Flu?

"Seriously, It's not Covid!"

Menopause Resources

"The who, what, and where of my learning"