Big Update First… Let’s start with something I never thought I’d say: I’m excited for back surgery. I know, wild. But let’s be real — I’ve had more repairs than a classic pink restored car at this point. I joke that I’m about 99% bionic already, so this...
Are you taking vitamin C supplements but feeling absolutely nothing? As someone who's spent years helping midlife women reclaim their vitality, I've discovered that the problem isn't that we're not taking vitamin C – it's that we're taking it WRONG. The solution lies in understanding...
Have you ever wondered why something that affects literally HALF of the population remains shrouded in whispers and shame? With over 1 billion women expected to be in menopause by 2025, you'd think we'd have this conversation figured out by now. Yet here we are,...
Sometimes it’s tips and tools… sometimes it’s tough love… and sometimes, like today, it’s personal. Let me start by saying this loud and clear: I’ve. Tried. It. All. Before you send me a message with your favorite oil, your miracle stretch, your cousin’s chiropractor, or that one TikTok...
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...