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Conscious Living: “Expat or Immigrant?” – A Personal Reflection on Belonging, Privilege, and the Need for Honest Conversation
I’ve lived in Portugal and Spain for the past 17 years. I moved across borders, learned new languages, built a life and contributed to...


The Power of Yin: Balancing Hormonal Fluctuations with Yoga
In a world that constantly pushes us toward doing more, moving faster, and staying productive, there is an often-overlooked power in...


Who Gets to Define Yoga? A Personal Exploration of Tradition and Evolution
Yoga is immense. Rich. Ancient. It holds philosophies and practices that can engulf a lifetime of study. And for many years, I was drawn...


Shoulder Openness and Strength: Why We Close Our Hearts and How to Find Freedom Again
Have you ever noticed how, in moments of stress, sadness, or vulnerability, your shoulders round and your chest closes? This is not just...


Understanding Perimenopause: Breaking the Silence
For centuries, women have walked through perimenopause silently, often unprepared for the profound physical, emotional, and spiritual...


Zone 2 Training for Women’s Hormonal Health: Why It’s Not Enough & What to Do Instead
There’s a lot of buzz around Zone 2 training lately—how it’s the key to longevity, better metabolic health, and peak performance....


How to Reduce Toxins for Women's Hormonal Health – Organic Eating & How to Support Your Body Naturally
We’ve all heard the phrase “You are what you eat” —but when it comes to women’s hormonal health , this couldn’t be more true. Every bite...


Somatic Shoulder Release & Strength: Finding Balance to Discover Divine Alignment
Our shoulders are one of the most expressive yet overburdened areas of the body —a place where we carry stress, tension, and emotional...


The Benefits of Fermented Foods for Women’s Health
I have loved fermentation for years—what started as a curiosity quickly became a deep-rooted passion. There’s something magical about...


Why High-Intensity Exercise Is Essential During Perimenopause (and How to Balance It)
When it comes to exercise during perimenopause, there’s a lot of confusion—especially around stress, cortisol, and which types of...


5 Ways to Activate Your Parasympathetic Nervous System
The parasympathetic nervous system is your body's natural pathway to rest, recovery, and healing. Known as the "rest and digest" system,...


Mindful Hiking Retreat for Women in Spain
The Ancient Call of the Path There’s something ancient and primal about walking—one foot in front of the other, breath syncing with the...


What Does Lifting Heavier Weights Mean During Perimenopause?
If you’ve been diving into strength training for perimenopause, you’ve likely heard the phrase “lift heavy sh t.”* But what does lifting...


Somatic Awareness & Strength: Moving with Intention
Yoga gifted me the profound knowledge of calming the endless chattering mind— chitti vritti nirodha , the stilling of mental...


Why Modern Life is Making Women Unwell (and How to Fix It)
Modern life has brought us countless conveniences—technology, efficiency, and productivity—but at a cost we rarely stop to question....


Yin Yoga for Hormonal Balance: The Power of Pause
In the whirlwind of daily life, how often do you truly pause? Not to check your phone or your to-do list, but to simply be? For women...


Why Use Herbs for Women's Hormonal Health 🌿
Hormonal health is the cornerstone of women’s well-being, affecting everything from energy levels to mood, sleep, and overall vitality....


Holistic Heart Health in Perimenopause
Navigating perimenopause can feel like entering uncharted territory, with unexpected symptoms affecting both your physical and emotional...


Healthy Habits During Perimenopause
Navigating the changes that come with perimenopause can feel overwhelming, but the good news is that adopting healthy habits during...


Perimenopause Symptoms: Understanding the 150 Ways Your Body Speaks and How to Navigate Them
Perimenopause—the transitional phase before menopause—is an incredibly transformative time in a woman’s life. It brings with it a cascade...
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