Go go Gadget, peri style.
Hi loves,
The more time I spend in the ‘zone of chaos’, the more I realize how essential it is to have a wide range of tools and support during this season. Equilibrium is a moving target, so we must be willing to mix up our routines to meet the changing needs of our minds and bodies.
I am navigating some health stuff, and as part of the process I have had to set down some of my healthy coping mechanisms for a bit (lifting heavy, supplements, HRT). The upside is that I now have a clear understanding of how these habits have been supporting me and I can work to find alternatives. It has also helped reinforce the idea that healing is not linear, and that even ‘good’ habits are best in moderation.
As usual, everything is affected by peri-menopause but not everything is peri-menopause. You might need to switch up your hair products or skin care routine, you could need a different kind of exercise or to expand your food options or find a new type of practitioner. As our internal landscape shifts with fluctuating hormones, it is more important than ever to remain flexible and open to new approaches to our self-care.
If you would like to brainstorm how to do this, click below to sign up for my FREE 20-minute consultation.
Groups & Workshops
Join us this Sunday, May 2nd to discuss Mental Health in Mid-life at Faultline Gallery in Oakland.
I had so much fun at our last session and I’m excited to do it again! These groups combine all of my favorite things–meeting amazing women, being surrounded by beautiful art and having enlightening conversations. Click below to sign up and come join the fun!
Resources
Estrogen Matters
by Dr. Avrum Bluming and Carol Tavris
If you have been wondering about the real data behind hormones and cancer, this book breaks down all of the studies up until its publication in 2018.
Castor Oil
Traditionally used for detox, this nourishing oil is also great for your hair and skin. I have been mixing it with jojoba oil as a last step to lock in my skincare at night. My face is so soft in the morning and my eyelashes look longer. Just don’t drink it!
Herbal Tea Garden
I am not a confident gardener but this concept struck me in the whimsy. I love picking a few leaves to steep depending on my fancy, and if I can keep them alive for a bit it will save me some money too. I chose lemon balm, chamomile, tulsi and 2 types of mint.
