National Wellness Month Ā· For Women Over 50
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If you've been on social media this month you may have come across several challenges. A 30-day total reset. A friendās ambitious new workout routine. A promise that in one month, you can lose ha
...National Wellness Month Ā· August
There is a particular high achieving professional woman I think about often. She is the one everyone leans on. She runs everything. But she was quietly last on her own list.
Ā After a failed attempt at co-owning her own private medical practice, she spent the ne
...International Self-Care Day Ā· July 24
A new year, a new list of restrictions. Less of this. Stricter about that. Somewhere along the way, I had absorbed the idea that taking care of
...For every woman over 50 reading this, this message is for you.Whether you are a mother, a grandmother, an auntie, or simply a woman who has spent decades showing up for everyone else you deserve to be celebrated this Mother's Day week. But more than a bouquet of flowers, more than brunch, more than ...
Ā Every year from April 11 to 17, Black Maternal Health Week invites us to center the voices, lived experiences, and leadership of Black mothers and birthing people. The 2026 theme ā Rooted in Justice and Joy ā marks a decade of advocacy led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance. Ten years of naming a c...
In today's healthcare environment, visits are often rushed, virtual care (telehealth) is increasingly common, and technology has become central to diagnosis. While these advances have transformed medicine in meaningful ways, they have also quietly eroded one of the most foundational tools in clinica...
In Part 1 of this series, we explored several common barriers women encounter when navigating healthcareācommunication gaps, rushed appointments, fragmented care, and the subtle dismissal of lived experience.
For many women encountering the healthcare system, these moments may be familiar.
Ā When it comes to a woman's heart health, having personal knowledge of your numbers is very important. With easy access to the patient portal, there is absolutely no excuse not to keep tabs on this.Ā
Knowing your heart health numbers is important.
Understanding what they mean for you is even more i...
Many people have heard the phrase ābroken heart.ā
But what many donāt realize is that intense emotional or physical stress can sometimes cause real, sudden heart problems.
There is a condition called Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, often referred to as stress-induced cardiomyopathy or broken heart syndr...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States.
However, it may be surprising to learn that, particularly in women, heart disease does not always look the way the public has been taught to expect.
āĀ It doesn't always begin with dramatic chest pain.
āĀ It doesn't always ...
Have you ever left a medical appointment feeling unsettledāunsure of the decision that was made, unclear about next steps, or wondering if you asked the right questions?Ā You are not alone.
This scenario happens to people who are intelligent, capable, proactive every single day. It even happened to...
In an earlier post, I wrote about the one question to ask your doctor that can change your healthcare experience. But what if you don't feel heard, or you're symptoms are constantly being dismissed? What if engaging with the healthcare system makes you feel like you're continually going to battle? W...
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