The Perimenopause Roadmap: A Gen X Woman’s Guide
Our generation was told we could do it all — careers, caregiving, relationships — often while ignoring our bodies. Perimenopause reminds us we can’t push forever. It asks us to slow down, listen, and create new rhythms that honor who we are becoming.
For me, researching and writing this roadmap has been part of reclaiming my own body and preparing for this new season. My hope is that it helps you feel less alone, more empowered, and deeply supported.
Embracing the Shadow: A Fall Contemplative Practice
Fall is a season of transition—trees shed their leaves, daylight wanes, and we naturally turn inward. In Ayurveda, this is Vata season, a time when dryness, instability, and anxiety can surface. Spiritually, autumn mirrors the work of shadow integration: acknowledging the unseen, the hidden, and the unexpressed within ourselves.
Shadow work can feel intimidating, but it is one of the most powerful practices for healing and renewal. Just as the earth pulls energy inward to prepare for winter, we too can honor this rhythm by facing our inner shadows with compassion.
Meditation and Contemplation for Fall: Cultivating Stillness in Vata Season
As autumn unfolds with its crisp air and golden leaves, the energy of Vata dosha becomes dominant. Vata is light, airy, and mobile—qualities that can inspire creativity and movement, but when imbalanced, they may lead to restlessness, anxiety, or difficulty focusing. This makes fall the perfect season to anchor your daily routine with meditation and contemplative practices.
Movement for Fall: Yoga & Exercise to Balance Vata
As autumn arrives, nature shifts into a season of wind, dryness, and change. Ayurveda calls this Vata season—a time when our bodies and minds can feel light, erratic, and ungrounded. While movement is always important for health, the way we move in fall can either bring balance or deepen imbalance.
Autumn Foods: Nourishing Balance in Vata Season
As the air turns crisp and the leaves surrender their vibrant colors to the earth, our bodies, too, feel the shift of autumn. In Ayurveda, fall is governed by Vata dosha, marked by qualities of dryness, lightness, coldness, and movement. To stay grounded and resilient in this season of transition, we must look to foods that bring warmth, moisture, stability, and nourishment.
This is the wisdom of autumn eating: aligning with the season so your body feels supported, not depleted.
Understanding Vata in Fall: Balancing Body, Mind, and Spirit
As autumn descends in the Northern Hemisphere, nature begins its graceful shift. The air turns crisp, the leaves fall in fiery hues, and the rhythm of the season becomes lighter, drier, and cooler. In Ayurveda, these qualities reflect the Vata dosha—comprised of air (vayu) and ether (akasha).
Vata governs movement: the flow of breath, circulation, elimination, and even the movement of thoughts across the mind. When in balance, it is the force of creativity, adaptability, and inspiration. When out of balance, it becomes the root cause of instability—manifesting as anxiety, dryness, exhaustion, and weakened immunity.
Understanding Periodontal Disease: Physical and Metaphysical Perspectives
Periodontal disease is more than a physical condition; it’s an invitation to explore the deeper layers of our well-being. By addressing both the tangible and intangible aspects of health, we can transform not just our smiles but also our emotional and spiritual alignment. Whether through diligent oral care or introspective practices, healing gum disease can become a journey toward greater balance and self-discovery.
Harmonizing Holistic Cleansing: Ayurvedic, Yogic, and Psychological Insight
Ayurveda, the ancient system of medicine originating from the Indian subcontinent, offers comprehensive guidance on cleansing and purifying the body, mind, and spirit. Central to Ayurveda's approach is the belief that optimal health and well-being can only be achieved when there is harmony and balance among the body, mind, and spirit.
My testing partner Mosaic Diagnostics: A Pioneer in Functional Medicine Testing
As a Mosaic Diagnostics Clinician, I offer a variety of state-of-the-art metabolic tests such as the Organic Acids Test (OAT), GPL-TOX (Toxic Non-Metal Chemical Profile), IgG Food MAP with Candida + Yeast, and the MycoTOX Profile, which assesses mold exposure with a free comprehensive review of your test results with any test ordered.
Dry Farm Wines: A Natural & Ayurvedic Approach to Healthy Wine
In my quest for a healthier lifestyle, discovering Dry Farm Wines has been nothing short of a revelation. As someone who seldom indulges in alcohol due to past health issues, I was thrilled to find a wine that allows me to savor the experience without the familiar headaches, inflammation, or discomfort.
Founded by Todd White, Dry Farm Wines is dedicated to sourcing real, natural wines from small family farms using heritage winemaking practices. These wines are organic, sugar-free, low-alcohol, and free of additives—making them some of the purest wines available today.
Brewing Wellness: Why You Don't Need to Quit Coffee
In the ever-evolving landscape of wellness, certain myths persist, leaving coffee enthusiasts in a state of panic, fearing that a healthy lifestyle means bidding farewell to their beloved brew. Enter Purity Coffee, a brand that shatters these misconceptions, providing a gold standard for healthy coffee that not only allows but encourages coffee consumption without compromise.
Ayurveda Summer Diet & Lifestyle Guide | Balance Pitta & Raise Your Vibration
As the summer sun reaches its peak in the Northern Hemisphere, the fiery Pitta dosha also intensifies. In Ayurveda, Pitta governs fire and water—qualities of heat, intensity, transformation, and drive. While Pitta keeps us sharp, focused, and passionate, too much fire can lead to inflammation, irritability, overheating, and burnout.
The key to staying healthy in summer is balance: cooling the body, calming the mind, and grounding the spirit. This intuitive summer diet and lifestyle guide will help you align with the season, nourish your body, and raise your vibration.
My 4 Steps to healing: Practice
Engaging in self-discovery tools is a profound commitment to your personal growth. My support lies in guiding you to establish a daily practice that serves as a cornerstone for physical fitness, mental balance, spiritual connection, and emotional strength. Through my guidance, you'll learn wellness routines, spiritual practices, and movement therapies, gaining the understanding of seamlessly incorporating them into your daily life. Together, we pave the way for a holistic approach to well-being that fosters sustained growth and fulfillment.
My 4 Steps to healing: Become Wise
During my self-discovery, I also discovered the power of Functional Ayurveda for profound healing. Ayurveda, meaning 'knowledge of life,' encourages us to trust in our own bodies' wisdom and experience. Like functional medicine, Ayurveda looks beyond symptoms to address imbalances within the physical, emotional, and energetic bodies, extracting dis-ease from its root.
My 4 Steps to healing: Become Aware
By engaging in inspiring conversations, utilizing a variety of resources, and receiving individual support, we can see the world and ourselves as they truly exist. Through this process, we can gain an understanding of the nature of reality, which generates love and compassion.
Ayurveda Winter Wellness: Balancing Kapha & Vata for Seasonal Health
The first snow of winter carries a magic of its own—the crisp air, the scent of earth beneath fresh powder, and the quiet stillness that signals a new beginning. Just as the seasons shift, so too do the rhythms of our bodies.
In Ayurveda, winter is primarily considered Kapha season, with its cold weather, increased moisture, and hibernation-like energy. But in places like Colorado—where winters are also dry and brittle—Vata qualities are just as present. The stillness and isolation of winter can aggravate both Kapha and Vata, making it important to follow a supportive seasonal routine.
Detaching from Illness: A Buddhist Practice for Healing
When we face illness—whether a sudden diagnosis or a lifelong condition—it can be difficult to remain positive and trust the process of healing. The mind naturally attaches to labels such as “I have diabetes” or “I am overweight.” Yet from a Buddhist perspective, these identifications can actually strengthen our suffering rather than support our healing.
Food for Folate: Supporting the MTHFR Gene Mutation with Diet & Ayurveda
I recently discovered that I have a compound gene mutation called MTHFR, which has been the culprit behind many of my physical health challenges. After diving deep into research, I realized that nearly 40% of the population carries some form of this mutation. Understanding how to work with it—not against it—is a game-changer for your health, energy, and immune system.
Abhyanga: The Ayurvedic Practice of Self-Massage with Oil
In Ayurveda, self-massage with oil is called Abhyanga, a practice that nourishes the body, calms the mind, and cultivates self-love. In Sanskrit, the word Sneha means both “oil” and “love.” When you anoint yourself with warm oil, you are not only moisturizing your skin — you are offering love and care to your entire being.
This simple yet profound daily ritual helps restore balance to the doshas, especially Vata and Pitta, making it ideal during seasons of stress, dryness, or heightened heat.
Tongue Scraping in Ayurveda | Simple Daily Ritual for Detox & Oral Health
In Ayurveda, tongue scraping is one of the simplest yet most powerful daily practices you can add to your self-care routine. Known as jihwa prakshalana, this ritual helps clear toxins (ama) from the tongue, refresh the breath, and support overall digestion.