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Judging from all of the college drop off photos in

Judging from all of the college drop off photos in my feed this week, I’m guessing the “Hi, Mom” phone call will be the winner.
Though, the sound of a baby voice saying “Mama” would mean they weren’t leaving for 18 years or so….tough call. #collegeparenting #emptynesters #emptynesterlife #collegeparents #collegeparentslife #keeperofthefruitloops #momlife #momtruth #parentingteens #parenting #parentsofteens

Recently, I went for a run on a hot sunny day in F

Recently, I went for a run on a hot sunny day in Florida.
When I came home, I was red-faced and sweating buckets.

As I laid under the fan in our guest room, I thought to myself, “Oh, hey, I’ve felt like this before.”

Only, it was at 2 am.

And I was drenched in sweat without having run a single mile.

🎶Hello, it’s me, menopause. I’m the problem. It’s me.🎶

Yes, friends, #perimenopause has entered my chat. #HotFlashes #🤬

Show of hands: Who’s swamp-sweating along with me on this menopause journey?

Let’s say the quiet part out loud, friends: 80% of women in perimenopause get hot flashes and only 1 in 4 women receive menopause treatment.

Every woman’s journey through menopause is different and menopause is linked to a range of symptoms, but the fact is *checks notes* WOULD SOMEONE TURN ON THE A/C?

🌸 Menopause is a normal part of aging.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but menopause lasts more than one-third of a woman’s life. #MenopauseMathSucks #menopause

🌸 Hello, mood swings.
Many don’t know that perimenopause can cause mood and anxiety symptoms. This can happen even in those who have never had mental health concerns.

🌸 Feeling overheated?
Hormone therapy (HT) is the most effective treatment available for annoying hot flashes and night sweats. Menopause treatments are not one size fits all. From low-dose estrogen therapies to non-hormonal options, answers should be made to fit your unique needs.

🌸 Use your words and say the quiet parts out loud.
Your healthcare provider knows you don’t always have the “right” medical terms to describe your feelings and symptoms. It’s okay to say, “I don’t like doing anything” or “I hate everything at all times” to express your symptoms.

(Developed by Vindico Medical Education and supported by educational grants from Astellas and Pfizer Inc. @vindico_live)

ICYMI: Tune in to listen to my discussion with @ri

ICYMI: Tune in to listen to my discussion with @risakmd. We discussed recognizing the symptoms of menopause and perimenopause, how to start the conversation with your practitioner, and effective treatments. #menopause #hotflashes #womenshealth

Let’s have some fun on this #MenopauseMonday (Ye

Let’s have some fun on this #MenopauseMonday (Yes, it’s a thing. I just made it up. Tell the others.) What emojis best describe your #menopausejourney today? Tomorrow night, we are going to blow the lid off of #menopause stigma, friends. Join me on Tues, 5/14 at 830 pm ET for a lIve conversation about hot flashes, menopause treatments, and everything in between. Bring your questions!

Real talk: I’ve tried to write this post hundred

Real talk: I’ve tried to write this post hundreds of times.
In short: 2024 Me doesn’t recognize 2022 Me.
In Jan 2022, my life came crashing down.
Nine days into what would be a 16-week recovery from Covid, I was unceremoniously let go from a job I loved. No explanation, no recourse. Just a severance letter and a dismissal. All those mornings waking up at 5 am and finishing my day at 8 pm suddenly felt pretty stupid.
I had sent my firstborn to college earlier that fall and losing my job while riddled with Covid was the straw that broke the camel’s back.
My body was broken, my spirit was in shambles. And my professional life was unrecognizable.
I suddenly had a lot of time on my hands for self reflection.
How had I gotten here?
How had I let a toxic boss steal my thunder and rock my confidence down to zero?
How had I given so much of myself to those around me and yet so little to me?
Why had my body betrayed me so viciously? I had never been so sick in my life.
They say the definition of insanity is doing the same things over again and expecting different results, right?
And so I made a few hard rules for myself.
Boundaries, they call them, I hear.
I set lines in the sand that I refused to cross ever again.
Before #5to9before9to5 was a trend on TikTok, I started putting me first before my workday started.
A savored cup of coffee, an hour with my latest book, a solid workout, and a healthy breakfast before I sat down for my job search, and eventually, my new job, became sacred.
In the early morning hours I used to devote to a mega corporation, I now devoted time into developing Me, Corp™️.
And the return on investment has more than paid for itself.
The first pic is of me a few days ago on vacation in the same place as the second pic and the difference is all over my face.
The second woman was exhausted, dejected, and beaten down. She could barely smile despite the palm trees and beach at her feet.
The first woman is smiling knowing that she’s found a work balance that she’s not willing to compromise and she’s found forgiveness for that toxic boss.
And more importantly, for herself.
#jobloss #midlifewomen #midlifecrisis #givegrace #bekindtoyourself

Seriously, just call us GenNoH2O. We were dehydrat

Seriously, just call us GenNoH2O. We were dehydrated and dressed in neon colors. What a time to be alive. #80s #80schildhood #generationx #GenX #keeperofthefruitloops

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