In perimenopause, many women experience a quieter but unsettling shift in mood, motivation, and mental clarity — what I often call the menopause “meh.” If you’ve been wondering whether what you’re feeling is normal — or whether it will ever ease — this one is for you.

Wintering — in seasons of life just as in perimenopause — is rarely glamorous. It can feel like sitting in the dark without knowing exactly what will grow from it. But if there’s one thing this time of year teaches us, it’s this: Light always returns.

If you’ve been following me on social this month, you know it’s been a busy Menopause Awareness Month. I’ve had so many incredible conversations — in clinics, workplaces, and community spaces — about what it really means to move through perimenopause and menopause.

When we think about menopause, we usually focus on hot flashes, sleep disturbances, or mood shifts. But what about your mouth?

If you’ve ever found yourself wide awake at 3 AM, googling, “Am I in perimenopause?” —you are not alone. Perimenopause can be a wild...

If you've been experiencing subtle (or not-so-subtle) changes in your body — you might find yourself wondering: Am I in perimenopause?