Are you living in a nutrition echo chamber? I hadn’t thought about the fact that we likely are—until I asked one innocent question on Instagram that completely shattered my understanding of food safety, wellness trends, and what it really means to help people get healthier. What...
💌 Welcome to the very first Notes from Natalie — your weekly-ish scoop on what I’m learning, loving, testing, obsessing over, or yelling “OMG you NEED to know this!” about. It’s been a hot minute since I popped into your inbox with this kind of stuff, and I...
Have you ever noticed how energized and balanced you feel after spending time in the sun? That natural "high" isn't just psychological—it's your body responding to beneficial light energy that modern science is now harnessing for powerful health benefits. As midlife women, we're constantly searching...
Are you or have you ever thought about being vegan? For years people have asked me “what if I’m vegan” and I always say “I totally respect your decision and love that you do it for the reasons you do it, but for ME, I...
If you're over 40 and eating more protein but still struggling with stubborn weight gain, disappearing muscle tone, and declining energy levels, you're not alone—and you're not imagining it. The truth is, your body's relationship with protein fundamentally changes as you enter midlife. That transformation...
If you've spent years blaming your age for stubborn weight gain, mysterious fatigue, and hormone chaos, prepare to have everything you thought you knew completely dismantled. What if your metabolism hasn't actually slowed down at all? What if the "healthy" oils in your kitchen are silently...
Are you struggling with brain fog, forgetfulness, or midlife cognitive changes? You're not alone. As hormones fluctuate during perimenopause and menopause, many women experience a noticeable decline in memory, focus, and mental clarity. I’m sure you’ve heard all the mushroom coffee hype! You've seen the posts,...
Learn everything about hormone replacement therapy from a medical expert. Discover bioidentical vs synthetic hormones, optimal levels, and how to become your own health detective for midlife hormonal health. Hormone replacement therapy doesn't have to be confusing. Yet every woman I speak with seems to have...
In the world of skincare and wellness, we're constantly searching for effective solutions that are both powerful and non-toxic – especially in midlife when we are seeing alllllllll the changes in our skin. While many turn to the latest synthetic innovations, sometimes the most remarkable...
Heart rate variability (HRV) has become a popular metric on fitness trackers and health wearables, but what exactly is it – what does it measure, and why should midlife women pay attention to it? Should we worry about if it’s low? High? Jumps around? What...
Are you overwhelmed by the countless supplement options and trendy IV treatments promising miraculous health benefits? If you're trying to navigate the confusing world of wellness as a midlife woman, Dr. Jess Peatross’ expert insights might be exactly what you need. As a traditionally trained Western...
Does aging have to suck?! In a world that often tells women over 40 that weight gain, muscle loss, and declining energy are inevitable parts of aging, fitness experts Natalie Jill and JJ Virgin are challenging these limiting beliefs. The general focus for years has...