THE SH1971 BLOG

Here's the sobering truth about alcohol and women: for so many of us, alcohol has long been an accepted / expected part of how we unwind, connect, celebrate, or mark the end of a long day. A glass of wine, a cocktail with fri...

For most of our lives, we’ve been taught to live in a very masculine way: push harder, be productive, stay disciplined, ignore hunger cues, drink the coffee, skip the rest, do more, and keep going. Many midlife women have liv...

Stress feels different in midlife — sharper, louder, harder to shake. That’s because as our hormones decline and estrogen in particular declines, the systems that used to buffer stress become more sensitive. Blood sugar swing...

In my 54 years of experience on this planet, I have found that the easiest way to create lasting change in your life doesn't involve willpower, perfection, or hoping that you'll wake up one morning with your life magically tr...

Bone broth is more than a cozy winter drink — it’s one of the most powerful healing foods you can bring into your daily routine. Thanks to its gelatin-rich base, bone broth helps repair and soothe the digestive tract, making ...

 The holidays are magical — but they can also be a minefield for your health and wellness routines. There’s travel, hosting, late nights, extra sugar, fewer workouts, and that sad little lie we tell ourselves that we’ll “just...