Embracing my wonderfully unique brain has transformed how I see myself. What once felt like a struggle has become a superpower: improving my self-image and deepening my empathy.

A woman’s memory, which includes the ability to assimilate and manipulate new information, often can be lessened during menopause. Brain functioning suffers as estrogen levels change.

Hormone replacement therapy should be a decision you make with your doctor, and it is your decision. Make that choice from a place of peace. Menopause is a natural and beautiful state.

Sugar is the body’s preferred source of fuel, and we crave it for a reason. It helps to lower the cortisol response to stress, reducing the negative effects of cortisol on the brain and body.