Your Postpartum Body written by Courtney Naliboff and Ruth Macy is an empowering read about the remarkable transformation your body makes after birthing a baby.
Author Archives: Brianna
Retreat
Did you ever want to go on retreat? Here is a simple guide to craft a retreat for yourself.
Mushroom Soup
Simple soup is the best. This mushroom soup comes together quickly and packs a flavor filled punch.
Estrogen Matters
Estrogen Matters provides a deep dive into the bad science that influenced perimenopausal/menopausal care, why estrogen matters and updates the reader on current best practices.
The Power of Trembling
Dr. David Berceli has figured out a simple system of movements known as TRE to trigger the bodies natural (NATURAL) autonomic ability to tremor and release stress.
How to find a doctor trained in Perimenopause
How to find a doctor trained in perimenopause / menopause. Links to resources.
Perimenopause Bibliography
This brief bibliography for perimenopause provides a list of resources for further reading and personal reflection. Knowledge is power.
Self Advocacy in Medicine
Self Advocacy in medicine cannot be overrated. Brianna shares her experience of having to advocate for herself when she was not receiving the postnatal care that she needed.
Perimenopause and Me
Perimenopause is not something anyone told me about. These past few years I have been struggling with a constellation of symptoms….
Chant out loud
Music is a form of medicine and our nervous system is particularly tuned to the act of using our voice. This connection is due to the wandering nerve, also known as the vagus nerve or the 10th cranial nerve pair. This nerve innervates the vocal cords and the muscles of the throat (along with the heart, lungs, diaphragm, and digestive track – hence its “wandering” nickname). Turns out that the sages were right: chanting is a powerful tonic for our body mind.