When I talk to women returning from maternity leave, there’s often a quiet, unspoken feeling beneath the surface: Have I lost my edge? It’s not just about being out of the office. It’s about how much you changed...

Breastfeeding is hard in many ways. There's the time commitment, physical discomforts, supply management, milk storage, latching logistics, and the list goes on. In this article, I want to share...

Breastfeeding your baby is a personal decision that deserves thoughtful consideration. Like many aspects of motherhood, breastfeeding is a relationship: it requires patience, learning...

Bounce-back culture has shaped how our society views and values mothers. It sets the expectations about a woman’s appearance after having a baby. A new mother is said to have “bounced back” if she...

If you’re constantly fatigued, dealing with unpredictable moods, or feeling off in ways you can’t quite explain, your hormones could be part of the picture. Functional medicine offers a deeper...

As a health coach who works closely with midlife women, I’ve witnessed an emotional undercurrent that isn’t getting nearly enough attention in the conversation about GLP-1 drugs for weight loss.

There are seasons in every woman’s life when everything seems to slow down. Perhaps it’s after a major transition, a period of deep introspection, or simply a time when the body asks for rest.

Let’s be honest motherhood is a full-time mental, emotional, and physical load. Add perimenopause into the mix and suddenly the things that used to feel manageable now feel overwhelming.

A Patient's Journey with Cannabis-Based Medical Products. At EthVida, we value real stories for their ability to change perspectives and remove barriers. Today, we are honoured to interview...

This is a call to remember what has long been ignored. Beyond roles, responsibilities, and expectations lies a deeper truth, one that begins in the womb. If you’ve felt the quiet pull...

For decades, creatine has been used in supplement form by athletes and bodybuilders to improve performance and increase muscle mass. More recently, it has gained recognition...

Everyone's IVF journey is so sensitive and different. Choose carefully the words you use to express empathy, understanding, and support. In this article, we explore the power of language and the..

Hot flashes, mood swings, and disrupted sleep can make summer feel like a season of survival during perimenopause. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With a few simple adjustments, you can stay...

The idea of “nesting” during pregnancy involves preparing the nursery, stocking the shelves with baby clothes and diapers, and cleaning the house. All these things are special and wonderful...

The crisp ‘pop’ of a champagne bottle to celebrate a monumental achievement…a cold, perspiring beer can in your hand on a hot, summer beach day swirling the first taste of a Cabernet before ordering...

Navigating perimenopause can feel like a rollercoaster, with fluctuating hormones, changing moods, and unexpected digestive issues. If bloating, constipation, or indigestion have crept in alongside...

Let’s say it plainly: submission isn’t surrendering your worth. It isn’t weakness. And it isn’t anti-feminist. But it gets framed that way a lot, especially when we talk about Dominant/submissive...

Do you feel frustrated by where you are and what you’ve achieved so far in your life and your career? When I turned 45, I was overwhelmed with a need to start living life on purpose, to find...

What if everything we believed about childbirth, mainly that it must be painful, chaotic, and traumatic, wasn’t true? This question pulses at the heart of Fear and Now, the 2025 documentary...

What if those relentless skin flare-ups aren’t signs that your body is failing you but messages trying to guide you back to balance? After 35 years of living with eczema, I discovered...

What do Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and childhood experiences have in common? Trauma. As rates of PCOS continue to rise and awareness grows around the profound effects of trauma on the body...

Are you in your 40s or 50s and noticing shifts in your energy, weight, or heart health? You’re not imagining it, perimenopause brings more than hot flushes and mood swings. One of the lesser-known...

Hormones influence nearly everything: your energy, appetite, mood, sleep, and even where your body stores fat. If you’re in your 40s or beyond, you’ve probably noticed that your body doesn’t...

Have you ever felt a strong pull to support others during life’s most vulnerable and powerful moments? Do you feel joy in caring for others, especially during times of emotional and physical transition?