For years, I've watched midlife women battle their own minds…fighting intrusive thoughts about money, aging, their bodies, and whether they've done enough as mothers. These thoughts feel relentless, consuming, impossible to escape. And the advice we've all received? Meditate them away. Replace them with positive...
As someone who has navigated my own midlife health challenges, from digestive issues to stress-induced nervous system dysregulation, I've learned firsthand that what's happening in our bodies during this phase of life is far more complex than most people realize. That nightly glass of wine...
Have you been told your symptoms are "all in your head" when you know something's seriously wrong with your body? You're dealing with random hives, crushing fatigue, brain fog that makes simple decisions feel impossible, and your doctor keeps telling you to focus on "one...
Have you noticed yourself holding your phone at arm's length just to read a text message? You're not imagining it, and you're definitely not alone. If you're in your 40s or 50s and suddenly feeling betrayed by your eyes, I want you to know that...
Have you ever wondered why intimacy feels like just another chore on your endless to-do list? If you're lying awake at night feeling guilty about avoiding your partner, exhausted by the thought of being touched, or convinced something's fundamentally wrong with your body – you're...
Have you ever wondered why some teens can experiment with substances and walk away unscathed while others can't stop after the first time? Or why your typical parenting strategies might actually make addiction worse? If you're like I was for many years, you might associate addiction...
💌 Notes from Natalie Keeping it short and simple for you this week. I know the holidays are basically here which means joy, chaos, family dynamics, and the annual tradition of pretending we didn’t just eat half the pumpkin pie before dinner 🫢No judgment. I fully...
💌 Notes from Natalie Hi! This week has been a little chaotic. A little twisty. A little “is this midlife or am I on a hidden camera show.” It involved hypnosis, acupuncture, and a surprise visit from my daughter… but let’s get to the good stuff. First, I...
Have you ever wondered why your body seems to betray you the moment stress hits? Why does your stomach turn into knots during difficult conversations? Why do you suddenly need to run to the bathroom before important events? Or why, despite eating "healthy," you're still...
💌 Notes from Natalie Hey Hey! You ever have one of those weeks that’s just fine? Not amazing, not awful, just kind of steady? That’s been me. Nothing too wild, but a few things worth sharing. 😊 I’m shaking things up a little this week though. Not just...
Have you ever walked into a nail salon and been hit by that chemical smell, only to dismiss it because you desperately wanted those pretty nails? Or maybe you've noticed your energy crashing after getting your monthly gel manicure but never connected the dots? I get...
Have you ever felt like your body was completely betraying you: breaking out in hives after every meal, heart racing for no reason, feeling anxious and flushed when you're just trying to eat lunch? That was me for weeks after returning from my bucket-list trip to...