2020-04-26 21:43
Since the age of 19, (I’m not telling how many years ago THAT was), I have been a part of the Nurse’s Health Study at Harvard Health, the longest prospective study I know of. Pr… Read More
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2020-04-13 21:10
Reflections on Tranquillity © lynette sheppard
In late February, I watched the news and knew we were in for a major hit. Every healthcare professional I know has anticipated and dreaded… Read More
2020-03-26 23:37
Anxiety is one of the emotional changes that afflicts women in menopause and perimenopause. (Been there, done that.) Even if you have never been anxious in the past, free-floating anxiety c… Read More
2020-03-21 21:38
Healing © lynette sheppard
I’m serious. We can use this time to be more connected, not less. I’ve been overwhelmed by the caring and responsiveness of menopause goddesses an… Read More
2020-03-05 22:58
Amaryllis with Raindrops © lynette sheppard
Dryness afflicts menopause goddesses everywhere – now there’s a new help. I got to try some Luvena products and loved them. I esp… Read More
2020-02-20 21:23
Bone Dry © lynette sheppard
Menopause dries out our skin and accelerates aging. We lose collagen and moisture resulting in E… Read More
2020-02-05 19:32
Yellow Hibiscus with Waterfall © lynette sheppard
Our stellar webmaster, Bill, has migrated our contact to a new home (new W… Read More
2019-12-22 14:28
Snowy Silence © lynette sheppard
Happy solstice – the sun has begun its return and we are celebrating! Perhaps you are ready for Christmas but if you are still rushing around, her… Read More
2019-12-02 20:10
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It’s never too late to get fit. Enjoy this guest post by Polly Hansen!
No matter how old… Read More
2019-11-14 19:50
Textured Roses © lynette sheppard
The folks from Kindra have developed a new line of over-the-counter solutions for menopause symptoms. They just sent me some samples to try –… Read More
2019-10-19 18:57
Plumeria flow © lynette sheppard
Aloha goddesses! If you missed the Healthline Facebook live event yesterday with Dr. Jessica Shepherd and me, don’t despair – the video is o… Read More
2019-10-17 22:25
Join me and Dr. Jessica Shepherd for a Healthline FB live event tomorrow at 1 pm Pacific time ( 3 pm Eastern). We’ll share information about menopause and answer your questions in rea… Read More
2019-10-01 23:41
All you ever wanted (and desperately needed) to know about perimenopause is highlighted in this guest post by Danielle Fogel. Enjoy!
Perimenopause: Everything You Wanted to Know About It an… Read More
2019-09-24 19:10
Femininity © lynette sheppard
Calling all menopause (and pre-menopause) goddesses! You are invited to an incredible upcoming event (WisePause Menopause Summit) on Saturday, October 12th… Read More
2019-09-22 19:50
Elizabeth Paulsen and her sister share this story of how they helped their mom cool off from menopausal heat and hot flashes. And now they want to help all menopause goddesses with a pr… Read More
2019-09-07 18:05
Changes © lynette sheppard
It absolutely thrills me that committed people are working on products to help us through the transition and changes of the Big M. I only wish more of these h… Read More
2019-08-12 15:58
I am currently doing a cleansing diet and felt that this guest post by Hodge Racter was timely and relevant. Enjoy!
Image source: Elements Envato
Ways Body Detoxification Can Help Restore H… Read More
2019-08-11 18:21
Healing Touch © lynette sheppard
When I went through menopause, there was very little information or research about this life-altering transition. That’s changing – and you… Read More
2019-08-09 18:45
Enjoy an illuminating look at success in this guest blog by Tania Carriere. Maybe it’s time to rethink what it means to each of us.
Are you a Success? by Tania Carriere
A dear friend… Read More
2019-07-29 19:28
Sierra Sunset © lynette sheppard
Greetings from the Sierra. Hope all you menopause goddesses have been keeping cool and having wonderful summers. It’s been warm but lovely up here… Read More
2019-06-12 20:47
Transformation © lynette sheppard
Learn more about menopause and what’s ahead. Check out this interview I did for Katharina Wallenborg on her blog: Women’s Portraits F… Read More
2019-06-06 19:52
Opening © lynette sheppard
Our good friends across the pond at Cucumber Clothing have been super busy. You might have seen my review in April of 2018 of their lovely loungewear/pajamas… Read More
2019-05-17 01:59
Metamorphosis © lynette sheppard
My mother has suffered from severe osteoarthritis. It recently became resistant to standard drug therapy and she lost mobility to the point of being una… Read More
2019-05-03 22:32
Serenity © lynette sheppard
It’s the beginning of May. I’m five months into my sabbatical. And it really does seem to be a state of mind and being. I still have to respond t… Read More
2019-04-12 07:36
Girlfriends © lynette sheppard
Our dear friends at genneve wrote this inspiring guest post. Enjoy!
After menopause, are you the woman you were?
The quote “Change is the only const… Read More
2019-03-22 23:00
Serenity © dewitt jones
Aloha, goddesses. As promised, I am reporting on the progress of my sabbatical. Spoiler alert: It’s glorious.
Day 1 of sabbatical – Jan. 1 2019
I hea… Read More
2019-03-16 20:34
Powerful © lynette sheppard
Katarina Wilk has written a terrific guide to perimenopause – what it is and common-sense ways to deal with it. I actually believe that this ought to b… Read More
2019-03-11 18:43
Kokoro Health was kind enough to send some samples of their natural hormone balancing creams for us to try. Their products are new to us, but they’ve been around for 20 years. We are… Read More
2019-03-06 19:14
As most of you know, I am passionate about research into women’s health issues. We are just beginning to learn how important orgasm is for health generally. Let’s all participat… Read More
2019-02-21 20:01
As you know from my most recent post, I am on “sabbatical” this year. But what if you can’t take a year? Or six months? Yet, you desire to make a change and find out who y… Read More
2019-02-14 21:06
Tide Pooling © lynette sheppard
“I’m taking myself on sabbatical.”
I trumpeted this to anyone who would listen (and many who wouldn’t.) I informed friends, clie… Read More
2019-02-02 00:07
Subtle Beauty © lynette sheppard
Did you have a dream or fantasy of how it might be when you retired? Or left your job to start your own business? Theresa Souers, our ownTheresa-Venus… Read More
2019-01-24 21:06
Healing © lynette sheppard
Back in the day, when I was going through the worst of The Big M, there was very little info from ‘real’ women to be found. And no one can tell it… Read More
2019-01-18 20:07
Menopause is a time of transition on so many levels. We are also confronting aging, empty nesting, partial or complete retirement (or not). Many of our posts will now focus more on the seco… Read More
2019-01-06 20:33
coffee with heart © lynette sheppard
Are the hormonal changes from menopause wreaking havoc on your relationship? Do you and your partner need help surviving menopause before it ruins y… Read More
2018-12-24 20:43
Mele Kalikimaka and Happy Holidays to all you menopause goddesses (and those who love them). Enjoy this terrific song by Mary Keydash celebrating Mrs. Claus in Menopause – guaranteed t… Read More
2018-12-16 21:11
Take a break from the holidays for some “me time” reading:
Wonder just what goes on in your body during menopause? It affects all systems, not just our reproductive organs. Chec… Read More
2018-12-14 01:02
Would you like to be cooled off while saving energy? Those of us who suffer hot flashes and heat intolerance are the perfect target audience for a new device that does just that. Mobile Com… Read More
2018-11-27 21:08
Wow! Bedjet is having a HUGE holiday sale! 40% off all Bedjets from November 19 through the end of December. You won’t want to miss this – click here.
BedJet is a tr… Read More
2018-11-08 21:02
Pink Callas © lynette sheppard
Olga Cohen shares her personal journey to vaginal health in this guest post. She was inspired with her physician to create a natural remedy for vaginal dr… Read More
2018-10-30 20:52
Daisy Chain © lynette sheppard
Our friends at Genneve are hosting an event in Seattle with myriad menopause experts on November 10. They are gathering the foremost practitioners in wome… Read More
2018-10-23 03:00
Menopause really shouldn’t be a misery … or a mystery. So say our friends at Genneve and they have put together a series of 9 videos talking with experts on some of m… Read More
2018-10-13 21:44
Illusions © lynette sheppard
For all our goddesses across the pond (and those planning a visit on or near October 20, 2018), I’d like to share an upcoming event where experts and… Read More
2018-10-11 23:46
Transformation © lynette sheppard
I am pleased to offer you this poignant essay by Sylvia Clare that underscores how we are much more than a sex object as we age – and that’… Read More
2018-10-01 23:10
Celebration © lynette sheppard
Kaylyn Easton and I decided that we needed two winners rather than just one. We are delighted to announce our winners of the Chiavare oil giveaway: … Read More
2018-09-27 17:54
Heart of Ti © lynette sheppard
Those of you who have been reading this blog know that I am passionate about research. For too long, women and particularly women of a certain vintage, ha… Read More
2018-09-20 20:04
In the tradition of Erma Bombeck, Stacey Gustafson writes with pinpoint humor about the trials and tribulations of daily life (midlife) in her newest book: Are You Still Kidding Me? And che… Read More
2018-09-19 14:26
Opening © lynette sheppard
In honor of Menopause Month, the Chiavare personal moisturizer giveaway is extended until the end of September. Scroll down for details – it’s eas… Read More
2018-09-10 17:33
Rise Above © lynette sheppard
September is National Menopause Month, so let’s celebrate!
This week, we are blessed to present this guest post and fabulous giveaway from Kaylyn Eas… Read More
2018-09-05 23:02
Halo Summerlin shares a natural juice remedy for hot flashes in this humorous video. Let us know if you try it and how it works for you! Enjoy! Read More
2018-09-04 19:36
To HRT or not to HRT? That is the question for so many menopausal and post-menopausal women. It can be confusing at best, terrifying at worst to consider hormone replacement. If only someon… Read More
2018-08-20 21:33
A few weeks ago, I wrote about a girlfriend’s trip I took with Theresa Venus to Flagstaff to work with our writing coach. It was flat out wonderful (if you missed the post, click here… Read More
2018-08-17 00:13
Girlfriends © lynette sheppard
Today’s post highlights two wonderful books that should live on every Menopause Goddess’s bookshelf. After she reads them, of course. I hope… Read More
2018-08-08 00:59
Pears © lynette sheppard
Diana Wills guest post addresses menopause bloating and some easy fixes that are good practices for all of us.
Menopause Bloating and How to Reduce It
by Diana… Read More
2018-08-01 20:40
Opening © lynette sheppard
I’ve had the opportunity to (read pleasure of) trying two new products recently that offer significant natural help for the menopause journey.
#1 &ndash&hell…Read More
2018-07-25 20:42
Raven’s Grotto © lynette sheppard
It’s been a hectic couple of months since I posted a blog entry. And if you are as busy as I know you have been, it’s probably been a… Read More
2018-05-17 18:42
Daisies © lynette sheppard
Stress incontinence. It happens when you laugh or sneeze vigorously. Been there, done that. And now that the koa are in bloom in Hawaii, been doing it more fr… Read More
2018-05-03 20:05
Enjoy this guest post as Angeline Loup shares her experience with Moona, a high tech solution to the sleep problems that plague menopause goddesses everywhere.
Cooling Down for a Good Night… Read More
2018-04-27 02:10
Turmoil © lynette sheppard
Mood swings can be some of the most disconcerting aspects of perimenopause and menopause for us and for our loved ones. Thankfully, Harper Reid shares some he… Read More
2018-04-18 21:12
One of the great compensations of working at home is being able to go to the office in my pajamas. That said, it is embarrassing when the UPS driver knocks on the door and I’m frantic… Read More
2018-03-30 20:41
opening © lynette sheppard
Tara Langdale-Schmidt’s guest blog post brought me to tears. Please read this poignant and inspiring piece.
How I overcame sexual pain and dedicated my… Read More
2018-03-24 20:48
The Reimagined Self
Last fall, I had the delicious pleasure of assisting with Advivum Journeys Molokai retreat, The Re-Imagined Self. It exceeded every expectation I had (and from the feedba… Read More
2018-03-22 20:52
Coneflower Medley © lynette sheppard
Far too little research exists for and about women. Hopefully, that trend is changing. Please participate in this research study about women’s… Read More
2018-03-21 20:47
Butterfly Dream © lynette sheppard
Enjoy this guest post about sleep by Joanne Lee Cornish. That elusive, magical healing whose lack seems to affect so many Menopause Goddesses just mig… Read More
2018-03-17 18:16
© Annie Leibovitz
I loved executive and life coach Tania Carriere’s insightful guest post about “becoming” during our Second Act. I loved it so much, I’m reposti… Read More
2018-03-10 20:37
Feminine © lynette sheppard
Sigh. I had hoped we would not have to fight this fight ever again. But it seems we will need to stand up for our rights. Bioidentical hormones literally sav… Read More
2018-03-03 20:12
Always Rising © lynette sheppard
Come Back Strong
Enjoy this guest post by Lori Ann King, author of Come Back Strong, Balanced Wellness after Surgical Menopause. And check out her f… Read More
2018-02-26 19:26
There’s been controversy about soy as a treatment for menopause symptoms. It turns out that soy isoflavones might be of concern – here’s new information that uses a more n… Read More
2018-02-16 02:14
Ginger Mint Shrimp © lynette sheppard
How to Use the Paleo Diet Based on Your Enneagram Personality Type
Interesting take in this guest post by freelance writer Jackie Young. &hell…Read More
2018-02-05 21:31
© cathy skipper
Enjoy this guest post by Menopause Goddess, Cathy Skipper. And check out her workbook for growing and thriving through this life transition.
The Alchemy of Menopause by… Read More
2018-01-28 20:34
Why does menopause happen? Enjoy this fascinating look at evolutionary biology. Alas, it won’t change the facts and foibles of the Big M, but it may shed a little light on the why.
Me… Read More
2018-01-23 02:03
Most of you know how much I support research that might help with the symptoms of menopause. And I’ve not been shy about being a proponent of natural modalities without side effects… Read More
2017-12-30 21:06
Star Burst © lynette sheppard
New Year’s resolutions. They can be a setup for judgment, stress, and failure. While the “clean slate” of January 1 can certainly inspire… Read More
2017-12-21 20:31
Menopause and Christmas can combine to produce exponential amounts of stress. In our constant desire for peace, harmony, and joy, Theresa-Venus and I have a few ideas for more ease and less… Read More
2017-11-22 17:56
Flame On © lynette sheppard
In the very beginning of my menopause journey and this blog, I discovered wicking sleepwear by Cool-Jams. Those pajamas saved me and my sanity.
Every night I… Read More
2017-11-13 21:38
Please read this important and informative guest post on sleep apnea in women by Alex Deckard. Better still, have your spouse or mate read it if you suffer from the symptoms and determine i… Read More
2017-11-08 19:35
I’m guessing that many of you have already downloaded a free copy of Juju Hook’s fabulous midlife book: Hot Flashes, Carpools, and Dirty Martinis. If you have not yet done… Read More
2017-10-17 17:49
We have a special treat for this blog post: amazing Menopause Goddess Juju Hook shares her take on the Middle Aged Woman Brand. Even better, she has written a new book called Hot Flashes, C… Read More
2017-10-04 18:03
Finally, we have some promising research into the why of (and hopefully soon, the remedy for) menopausal weight gain. And it doesn’t have to do with calories or lack of exercise or al… Read More
2017-09-14 18:11
Sweet Dreams © Dewitt Jones
Insomnia wreaks havoc on so many perimenopausal and menopausal women. One woman I met told me that she took HRT just to try to combat it. She said that she f… Read More
2017-08-22 17:47
Hot flashes and just heat in general are hellish for menopausal women. Often, we find ourselves, mopping ourselves with kleenex or fanning ourselves with the nearest sheet of paper. It just… Read More
2017-08-15 20:13
love, sweat, and tears
At last, Dr. Pamela Dee Gaudry’s film, Love, Sweat, and Tears is going to be available on DVD (release date is Aug. 22 but you can preorder now.
This is a ground… Read More
2017-08-07 01:08
Maelstrom © lynette sheppard
There are powerful things at work in each of our bodies that help regulate the most basic and the most complex of things. Take hormones, for instance: They… Read More
2017-07-31 19:12
dancing palm © lynette sheppard
Many years ago, I attended a book signing / talk by a well known physician turned healer. I was struck by one thing he said as an MD – that there i… Read More
2017-07-24 17:30
I love love love fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. I love exceptional writing. I especially love anything that cuts to the heart of what women feel and think. So when Kimberley at I… Read More
2017-07-13 18:11
Sunny Day © lynette sheppard
In this guest post by Perly Rodolfo, she shares tips and ideas for creating an exercise program to keep healthy as we age. It’s simple, not necessaril… Read More
2017-07-07 17:37
cupcake blues © lynette sheppard
Katrina Jane Rice shares another pertinent guest post with us – this time, she is addressing blood sugar issues that can show up during and after… Read More
2017-07-02 21:22
In the early days of menopause, sleep temperature alternating between boiling lava to glaciated goosebumps as moisture then evaporated from hot flashes. My husband had always slept warmer t… Read More
2017-06-20 17:36
We Got Older and My Girlfriends and I Complained about Night Sweats. So What Did I Do? I Launched a Line of Breathable Bedding for a Toss-Free Night! Guest post by Lana Abrams
You know how… Read More
2017-06-11 20:43
love, sweat, and tears
Last week, I posted Part I of Dr. Pam’s openhearted sharing of her journey from gynecologist to menopause healer. In Part II, she tells us more about her journey… Read More
2017-06-02 17:44
love, sweat, and tears
When I asked Dr. Pam Gaudry to share her personal story of how she came to create the film for menopausal women “Love, Sweat, and Tears”, I got way more th… Read More
2017-05-23 21:00
Ah, the belly fat, the spare tire, or as I call mine – the storage depot. Menopause brings myriad changes – and one of those that afflicts many goddesses is unwanted adipose tis… Read More
2017-05-17 20:40
© Annie Leibovitz
I loved executive and life coach Tania Carriere’s insightful guest post about “becoming” during our Second Act. I think any woman pondering the perso… Read More
2017-05-07 15:44
Femininity © lynette sheppard
I am grateful to Dr. Roger Reichart for sharing this important information with us. My mother had a hysterectomy in her 30’s for endometrial hyperpl… Read More
2017-04-04 19:17
For those approaching or already deep into perimenopause and menopause, a wealth of information will be offered at the Menopause Wellness Summit. Several experts will offer information and… Read More
2017-03-20 19:28
Painted Lady © lynette sheppard
I recently did a podcast for The G Spot, Genneve’s women’s health blog where I talked about all things Menopause. The gals there asked some t… Read More
2017-03-08 22:00
Blossoming © lynette sheppard
It was a delight to hear so many optimistic, exciting visions for retirement from goddesses in answer to our query. I decided to look up the word “re… Read More
2017-02-23 19:52
Ginger Mint Shrimp © lynette sheppard
Guest blogger Allison Thompson shares her experience with the Paleo diet to relieve symptoms and make the menopause transition easier. Enjoy!
Food… Read More
2017-02-15 18:57
Caduceus I © lynette sheppard
Those of you who’ve been reading this blog over the years know that I am endlessly frustrated about the lack of research on women’s health issu… Read More
2017-02-07 19:52
Flower Spiral © lynette sheppard
We received so many great responses from you all – thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. I wanted to make sure that these visions didn&rsqu&hell…Read More
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