Mini Pause #68: Why Plyos Are Essential for Women Over 40
🌸 SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY GUIDE This Mother’s Day, I want to remind my fellow mamas and all of my Bettys of something incredibly important: you deserve to be deeply nourished. With this in mind, I’ve put together a Mom’s Day guide that will show you how to give yourself the most luxurious day possible. I’m […]
Sleep, Stress & Hormones: How Holistic Technology Supports Women in Midlife
Women navigating the complexities of perimenopause and menopause often find themselves battling a range of symptoms that can feel both overwhelming and relentless. Symptoms like weight gain, muscle mass loss, brain fog, poor sleep, headaches, and fluctuating appetite often seem relentless. As women in this stage of life, many of us are left searching for […]
Mini Pause #60: The Hips Don’t Lie: Especially When They Have Bursitis
TL; DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) Hip bursitis is a common source of hip pain, especially in women over 40. Yay us! It occurs when the bursae—fluid-filled sacs that cushion the hip—become inflamed. Symptoms include sharp or aching pain on the outer hip, discomfort when lying on the affected side, and stiffness. The good news? […]
Mini Pause #54: 10 Ways to Put Your Health First
I’m switching things up this week to bring you my best resources to help you navigate the year ahead (and well beyond). For those of you new to the Bettyverse, welcome! I’m delighted you’re here. And for my longtime followers, thank you for your continued support. FREE RESOURCES Mini Pause: If you’re reading this, you’ve […]
Red Light Therapy Benefits During Perimenopause & Menopause
Perimenopause and menopause can come with some unwelcome changes to how you look and feel. From sleepless nights to thinning hair, dry skin, and even changes in bone health, you could start to feel like your body is no longer your own. But what if an effortless, non-invasive treatment could help you start feeling like […]
Mini Pause #53: Fat Loss Basics-Tucking Into Calories & Hunger
Fat Loss Basics: Tucking Into Calories & Hunger TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) Fat loss is relatively easy to figure out, and somewhat harder to execute. In this issue, you’ll figure out your maintenance calories and how much to reduce your calories by in order to target adipose tissue. And if you don’t want to […]
Mini Pause #44: Program Design for Women’s Strength Training
Physiology & Psychology: Why Women Need to Train Differently TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) Women have differing physiological and psychological preferences when it comes to training. We don’t want big pecs and biceps the way the guys often do! To quote the Spice Girls, what we want, what we really really want is big juicy […]
Reclaim Your Energy and Vitality with Cold Water Therapy
If you’re navigating the rollercoaster of perimenopause and menopause, you know how disruptive the hormonal shifts can be in all areas of your life. From stubborn weight that won’t budge to brain fog and restless nights, the symptoms you’re likely experiencing during this time can feel overwhelming. One thing I hear consistently from the Bettyverse […]
Mini Pause #43: Stressed? How to Calm, Soothe, and Find Peace
Call on the All-Loving Mother Within You TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) There’s distress (GAH) and then there’s eustress (Ahhh). In perimenopause, you’re going to experience both. Call upon the gentle mother within you to calm, soothe, and reach for what you need in each moment. Your nervous system will thank you. WHY In the […]
Mini Pause #39: More Creatine Myths Debunked ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
DON’T MISS THE P.S.! Register for the FREE online Thriving in Perimenopause and Menopause Summit happening Oct. 14-18. TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) Another day, another creatine myth. For reasons that elude me, creatine myths continue to persist, despite good quality evidence to the contrary. I wrote about creatine essentials in Mini Pause #15, debunking that it causes water […]