Rachael Wonderlin tackles common challenges in dementia caregiving and seeks to make everyone a better care partner and professional by promoting education and empathy. Rachael has a Master’s in Gerontology and owns Dementia By Day, a dementia care consulting firm. She is the author of 3 books with Johns Hopkins University Press. You can find her on Instagram @dementiabyday and download her “16 Things I’d Want If I Got Dementia” list from rachaelwonderlin.com
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Keeping your mind sharp, your body strong and your sex - hot! Talking with experts to share everything they know to help guide us through perimenopause and beyond. Because it doesn't have to suck!
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Sit back, pour a glass of wine and enjoy the company of our experts who will wow you with a few things you should probably know but didn’t as your body enters menopause. Our expert speakers will teach you how to embrace the changes, optimize your health and minimize the hormone hell many of us experience as we enter perimenopause and beyond. But don't fear. We're here to show you that menopause doesn't have to suck - and we have the experts to prove it! *Come back on Thursdays for new episodes!
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Life With Dementia is an interview-style podcast sharing relevant research, personal stories, and practical tips for living well with dementia. We talk to people all over the world: scientists, researchers, practitioners, family care partners, industry professionals, and people living with dementia to hear firsthand about solutions they’ve discovered and what we can do to improve resources and support for people affected by dementia.
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These are activities that Rachael Wonderlin, founder and CEO of Dementia By Day, recommends for anyone living with dementia, but they are particularly well-suited to people with low vision. Rachael encourages you to get creative engaging your other senses and offers a couple of concrete ideas to get you started in this niche of activities.…
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This is what you’re going to do when you’re deciding to make— or not make— a change to your loved one’s care. Should you make this change, especially if it's drastic? The answer is ultimately, “It depends.” It depends on the person and how much their quality of life would improve (benefit) for the inconvenience, or even trauma, it would cause (cost…
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Even if you move your loved one to a dementia care community, you are still their caregiver, the person who is responsible for them. Though the responsibilities may shift, the "buck stops with you," as the expression goes. Let's talk about it.By Rachael Wonderlin
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Mini Podcast: Should You Get a Sitter for Your Loved One with Dementia?
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3:35What is a "sitter" and does your loved one living with dementia need one? Let's talk about it. In this episode, Rachael breaks down considerations you should make when weighing whether or not to hire a sitter for your loved one living with dementia. She discusses options that are worth trying first before resorting to hiring a sitter, and cases in …
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Interview with Janice Goldberg from Matter of Mind film
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31:05After 45 happy years together, Janice noticed that her life partner Sue had begun to repeat herself. "What do you want for dinner?" she'd ask. Then, a few minutes later, she'd say again, "What do you want for dinner?" As it turns out, Sue has Alzheimer's. Janice and Sue were recently featured in Matter of Mind, a PBS documentary that follows three …
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Whether you live with your loved one with dementia or you visit them in a care community, your time together will probably be most enjoyable if you bring an activity with you for the two of you to do together. This is a great way for you to connect with your loved one! I suggest simple, everyday activities like folding, sorting, or games like finis…
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"They seem fine!" This is the refrain of the folks we at Dementia By Day refer to as the "out-of-towners." The out-of-towners think they know best and they are very vocal about the care they believe your loved one should receive, but in reality, they are out of touch with what it's like caring for someone living with dementia. If you have out-of-to…
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Mini Podcast: The 3-Prong Approach to Moving Someone to Dementia Care
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3:10People often ask me how to break the news to their loved one living with dementia that they will be moving to a dementia care community. We NEVER want to say something like, "Mom, we are moving you to dementia care because there is something wrong with your brain," and we especially don't want to add, "remember?!" when they ask about what's going o…
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Menopause like a boss - Shirley answers the top questions around hormones & health!
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54:31Menopause can be confusing- agree? Shirley’s stepping up to the plate with answers to your biggest, juiciest questions—think hormones, hot flashes and how to get what you need from your doctor. With her signature wisdom, she’s dishing out real-world advice, expert insights, and the kind of motivation that makes you want to actually take action and …
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Menopause like a boss - Shirley answers the top questions around hormones & health!
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54:31Menopause can be confusing- agree? Shirley’s stepping up to the plate with answers to your biggest, juiciest questions—think hormones, hot flashes and how to get what you need from your doctor. With her signature wisdom, she’s dishing out real-world advice, expert insights, and the kind of motivation that makes you want to actually take action and …
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My #1 piece of advice when it comes to hospice: Look into it before you think it's time. Don't wait too long, because it's an invaluable resource for people living with dementia and their families. Listen to learn how someone living with dementia might qualify for hospice.By Rachael Wonderlin
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Welcome back to She2.0, where we keep it real about life, hormones, and everything in between. Today, we're diving into a topic that so many women struggle with—menopause. Joining us is Sarah Gibson, Founder of Vitality Health Matrix, who knows firsthand just how challenging this phase of life can be. After shedding 4 stones during her own perimeno…
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Welcome back to She2.0, where we keep it real about life, hormones, and everything in between. Today, we're diving into a topic that so many women struggle with—menopause. Joining us is Sarah Gibson, Founder of Vitality Health Matrix, who knows firsthand just how challenging this phase of life can be. After shedding 4 stones during her own perimeno…
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For family caregivers of people living with dementia, the offerings of the senior living landscape can be super confusing. In this mini episode of the Dementia By Day Podcast, Rachael Wonderlin introduces some of the most common types of care offered in senior living, and explains how these designations can vary widely not only from country to coun…
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Mini Podcast: Misinformation on Social Media
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4:14Back when Rachael first started posting content about caring for people with dementia, there were very few people inhabiting this same niche on the internet. Now, there are more and more cropping up every day. In this mini podcast episode, Rachael talks about the importance of double-checking the information you come across on the internet when it …
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Why the truth hurt and how it led me to count calories - properly this time!
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1:10:02In advance of this episode, I sent Sara Frenza, published fitness model, writer, nutrition & body transformation coach and the owner of Sara Frenza Fitness and Nutrition, my weekly food journal and exercise log. I was feeling righteous because I had cut wine out during the week, added Pilates, yoga and weight training to my agenda and yet I still g…
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Why the truth hurt and how it led me to count calories - properly this time!
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1:10:02In advance of this episode, I sent Sara Frenza, published fitness model, writer, nutrition & body transformation coach and the owner of Sara Frenza Fitness and Nutrition, my weekly food journal and exercise log. I was feeling righteous because I had cut wine out during the week, added Pilates, yoga and weight training to my agenda and yet I still g…
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Nomenclature is so important. Listen to why I hate the phrases "therapeutic lying," "fiblets," and "white lies." Embracing Their Reality™️ is about doing what's true for the person living with dementia, NOT lying.By Rachael Wonderlin
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Drink or dose? That is the question (so tune in for the answer!)
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56:51Welcome back to the She2.0 podcast! Today I’m in conversation with Laura Bradburn, Owner & Founder of Branch Out Wellness and Holistic Health Consultant. Following up to dry January, I confess a few things to Laura about my perspective on alcohol and my own personal habits. Don’t judge because I went out on a limb to be honest for the benefit of th…
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Drink or dose? That is the question (so tune in for the answer!)
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56:51Welcome back to the She2.0 podcast! Today I’m in conversation with Laura Bradburn, Owner & Founder of Branch Out Wellness and Holistic Health Consultant. Following up to dry January, I confess a few things to Laura about my perspective on alcohol and my own personal habits. Don’t judge because I went out on a limb to be honest for the benefit of th…
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In this mini episode, Dementia By Day CEO Rachael Wonderlin talks about Naomi Feil's Validation Theory for communicating with people living with dementia. Validation Theory contrasts directly with Embracing Their Reality™️ because it teaches to "never lie" to someone living with dementia, and often suggests avoiding certain lines of questioning ins…
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Listen to this mini podcast episode to learn the fundamentals of Timeline Confusion™️. A common misconception about people living with dementia is that they "don't recognize" their loved ones. In reality, people living with dementia aren't living on a linear timeline. This means that if they believe they themselves are 40, they may not understand w…
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Mini Podcast: Dementia isn't all that preventable
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4:41Welcome to our Mini Podcast season! These are unedited, super short episodes we created for our Patreon audience last year. Now they're available for you to enjoy! When we spot people posting things like this, they're really taking facts out of context...and typically new to the industry or running out of good content to post! Here's why this doesn…
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Forever Young: Navigating Business When Your Brand Doesn’t Age (But You Do)
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23:58Have you ever wondered what happens when your brand stays young, but you don’t? It’s a reality many entrepreneurs face, especially in industries focused on families and kids. In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Julie Cole, co-founder of the beloved brand Mabel’s Labels, to explore this fascinating and often overlooked aspect of aging. J…
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Forever Young: Navigating Business When Your Brand Doesn’t Age (But You Do)
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23:58Have you ever wondered what happens when your brand stays young, but you don’t? It’s a reality many entrepreneurs face, especially in industries focused on families and kids. In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Julie Cole, co-founder of the beloved brand Mabel’s Labels, to explore this fascinating and often overlooked aspect of aging. J…
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Aging Powerfully: Changing the Narrative on Life's Journey
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47:36This episode of Girl with a Pearl dives into the transformative power of aging with purpose. But this journey doesn’t begin in later years—it starts with how we view aging and respect our elders from a young age. How we honor and value the wisdom, experiences, and contributions of individuals across every stage of life defines the strength of our c…
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Aging Powerfully: Changing the Narrative on Life's Journey
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47:36This episode of Girl with a Pearl dives into the transformative power of aging with purpose. But this journey doesn’t begin in later years—it starts with how we view aging and respect our elders from a young age. How we honor and value the wisdom, experiences, and contributions of individuals across every stage of life defines the strength of our c…
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Psychedlic therapy- more than just a trip
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48:37In this episode, we delve deep into the transformative potential of psychedelic therapy specifically tailored for women. Psychedelic Integration coach, Ondrea Crockett sheds light on the unique experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs encountered by women undergoing psychedelic-assisted therapy. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the therapeut…
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Psychedlic therapy- more than just a trip
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48:37In this episode, we delve deep into the transformative potential of psychedelic therapy specifically tailored for women. Psychedelic Integration coach, Ondrea Crockett sheds light on the unique experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs encountered by women undergoing psychedelic-assisted therapy. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the therapeut…
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Some 'pearls of wisdom' I learned the hard way
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26:44Today's episode is starring me, Jacquie Court. I have shared so many stories from experts and amazing women but I've never really shared my own. In fact, my story is the reason I started She2.0 because I didn't want anyone else to suffer. From our first period to our last, we need support, education and resources. However, that was not my experienc…
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Some 'pearls of wisdom' I learned the hard way
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26:44Today's episode is starring me, Jacquie Court. I have shared so many stories from experts and amazing women but I've never really shared my own. In fact, my story is the reason I started She2.0 because I didn't want anyone else to suffer. From our first period to our last, we need support, education and resources. However, that was not my experienc…
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Behind the Scenes: Embracing Their Reality Short Film ep3
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24:03Episode 3 of our Behind the Scenes on Embracing Their Reality, our short film! If you haven't watched it yet, go to embracingtheireality.com or even our YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WovKSfdo5u8 In the interview: Rachael Wonderlin, Natalie De Paz, Jessica Wasserlauf, Emily NaplesBy Rachael Wonderlin
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Behind the Scenes: Embracing Their Reality Short Film ep2
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22:40Episode 2 of our Behind the Scenes on Embracing Their Reality, our short film! If you haven't watched it yet, go to embracingtheireality.com or even our YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WovKSfdo5u8 In the interview: Rachael Wonderlin, Natalie De Paz, Jessica Wasserlauf, Emily NaplesBy Rachael Wonderlin
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Behind The Scenes: Embracing Their Reality Short Film Ep1
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23:44Episode 1 of our Behind the Scenes on Embracing Their Reality, our short film! If you haven't watched it yet, go to embracingtheireality.com or even our YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WovKSfdo5u8 In the interview: Rachael Wonderlin, Natalie De Paz, Jessica Wasserlauf, Emily NaplesBy Rachael Wonderlin
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What happens when your doctor dismisses you?
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37:48Stop me if you’ve heard this before. A woman walks into her doctor’s office and tells him she thinks she’s having ‘symptoms’. He dismisses her and says one of many things. A. It’s all in your head. B. Well you’re at that age or C. You just need to get more exercise? So many women complain of having their concerns dismissed by their healthcare pract…
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What happens when your doctor dismisses you?
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37:48Stop me if you’ve heard this before. A woman walks into her doctor’s office and tells him she thinks she’s having ‘symptoms’. He dismisses her and says one of many things. A. It’s all in your head. B. Well you’re at that age or C. You just need to get more exercise? So many women complain of having their concerns dismissed by their healthcare pract…
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Welcome back to the She2.0 Podcast where we explore the unique journey of midlife with wisdom, humor, and inspiration! This is the first episode of the Fall and we’re calling this season, “Girl with a Pearl”. Why? Because we’ve spoken to so many incredible experts who have been generous with their wisdom, advice and resources and now we want to hea…
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Welcome back to the She2.0 Podcast where we explore the unique journey of midlife with wisdom, humor, and inspiration! This is the first episode of the Fall and we’re calling this season, “Girl with a Pearl”. Why? Because we’ve spoken to so many incredible experts who have been generous with their wisdom, advice and resources and now we want to hea…
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This is the first and only episode of my Mini Podcast series that we'll be uploading to public channels! Want more? Visit our Patreon and sign up for only $5 a month to hear more of these episodes, dropping weekly on our channel! Join today!By Rachael Wonderlin
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Age IS just a number - on the back of her SOCCER JERSEY!
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55:26Brandi Mitchell is the Founder of San Diego Soccer Women in California. Her goal is to connect and expand the global community of age 30 and older recreational female soccer players of every ability level. At age 47 has traveled the world joining in both standard and walking soccer tournaments for ages 40 and older, as well as organizing internatio…
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Age IS just a number - on the back of her SOCCER JERSEY!
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55:26Brandi Mitchell is the Founder of San Diego Soccer Women in California. Her goal is to connect and expand the global community of age 30 and older recreational female soccer players of every ability level. At age 47 has traveled the world joining in both standard and walking soccer tournaments for ages 40 and older, as well as organizing internatio…
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Changing the narrative around midlife and menopause
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47:46As a woman I can’t say how great it is to hear menopause openly discussed in my family, friend groups, media, and entertainment. We should be talking about it. It’s such an important transition in a woman’s life so why hide it? However, the tone around menopause still needs some work! The way I hear it discussed would make any woman put the brakes …
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Changing the narrative around midlife and menopause
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Seasonal Affective Disorder - what you should know
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22:17As winter settles in, so does Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in the workplace. As the days grow shorter and the workload longer, we find ourselves battling not just deadlines, but the urge to hibernate under our desks until spring. It's like everyone suddenly morphs into human-sized houseplants, craving sunlight, and chlorophyll in equal measure…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder - what you should know
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22:17As winter settles in, so does Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in the workplace. As the days grow shorter and the workload longer, we find ourselves battling not just deadlines, but the urge to hibernate under our desks until spring. It's like everyone suddenly morphs into human-sized houseplants, craving sunlight, and chlorophyll in equal measure…
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I’m a personal believer that you dress for your style and your energy - not your ‘age’. What does age-related style look like, anyway? Imagine being confined to a certain wardrobe because you fall into a specific age group? How limiting! And where is the self-expression? I click away from articles that talk about how to dress ‘for your age. or how …
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I’m a personal believer that you dress for your style and your energy - not your ‘age’. What does age-related style look like, anyway? Imagine being confined to a certain wardrobe because you fall into a specific age group? How limiting! And where is the self-expression? I click away from articles that talk about how to dress ‘for your age. or how …
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Ready to ring in 2024 with some good, clean fun?
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1:12:49If anyone loves their wine, it’s me! I don’t drink liquor or beer, but I am a huge sucker for a Californian Cab Sav. I love the flavour and I love the warm feeling I get in my belly after a few sips. It makes me feel calm, peaceful, and relaxed. Even when I don’t want a glass, I am easily swayed when others around me are enjoying a glass and I inev…
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Ready to ring in 2024 with some good, clean fun?
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1:12:49If anyone loves their wine, it’s me! I don’t drink liquor or beer, but I am a huge sucker for a Californian Cab Sav. I love the flavour and I love the warm feeling I get in my belly after a few sips. It makes me feel calm, peaceful, and relaxed. Even when I don’t want a glass, I am easily swayed when others around me are enjoying a glass and I inev…
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What you need to know about Intermittent Fasting
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1:06:31For many years I’ve struggled to find the best fitness routine, the best food choices, the best way to feel better. This journey began before I even realized I was in perimenopause. As I entered post-menopause, I started to see what people were talking about. Things were changing. More to the point – things were getting tighter. Snug. Ugh. I’ve exp…
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