As someone who has navigated my own midlife health challenges, from digestive issues to stress-induced nervous system dysregulation, I've learned firsthand that what's happening in our bodies during this phase of life is far more complex than most people realize. That nightly glass of wine...
💌 Notes from Natalie I honestly cannot believe it has been two years. Two years ago today, I was recovering from my explant surgery. Breast implants. Five sets. Over 33 years. And it all started when I was 19.Yes. Nineteen. A literal teenager making a “forever” decision. What could possibly go...
Have you been told your symptoms are "all in your head" when you know something's seriously wrong with your body? You're dealing with random hives, crushing fatigue, brain fog that makes simple decisions feel impossible, and your doctor keeps telling you to focus on "one...
So… confession. I am not decorating this year. Not because I turned into the Holiday Scrooge. Not because I’m boycotting twinkle lights. But because we are going to be in California so much this month that the thought of hauling out bins, fluffing garland, and wrestling with a...
Have you noticed yourself holding your phone at arm's length just to read a text message? You're not imagining it, and you're definitely not alone. If you're in your 40s or 50s and suddenly feeling betrayed by your eyes, I want you to know that...
This time of year is always such an interesting in-between zone. Thanksgiving leftovers still in the fridge…decorations halfway up…and I’m over here craving quiet time like it’s a hobby. I don’t know where you fall, but it seems like this season brings out two types of...
Have you ever wondered why intimacy feels like just another chore on your endless to-do list? If you're lying awake at night feeling guilty about avoiding your partner, exhausted by the thought of being touched, or convinced something's fundamentally wrong with your body – you're...
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving if you celebrate. Mine was super quiet and honestly kind of perfect. 🙏 I’m in San Diego this week soaking up my favorite hikes and trails. Yes, I drove. All the way from Arizona. Six hours of desert, billboards, cactus...
Have you ever wondered why some teens can experiment with substances and walk away unscathed while others can't stop after the first time? Or why your typical parenting strategies might actually make addiction worse? If you're like I was for many years, you might associate addiction...
💌 Notes from Natalie Keeping it short and simple for you this week. I know the holidays are basically here which means joy, chaos, family dynamics, and the annual tradition of pretending we didn’t just eat half the pumpkin pie before dinner 🫢No judgment. I fully...
💌 Notes from Natalie Hi! This week has been a little chaotic. A little twisty. A little “is this midlife or am I on a hidden camera show.” It involved hypnosis, acupuncture, and a surprise visit from my daughter… but let’s get to the good stuff. First, I...
Have you ever wondered why your body seems to betray you the moment stress hits? Why does your stomach turn into knots during difficult conversations? Why do you suddenly need to run to the bathroom before important events? Or why, despite eating "healthy," you're still...