Periods are the worst. Here are my favorite non-toxic ways to survive the week.

Winter can be hard—especially when you’re balancing work, family, and everyone else’s needs while trying to keep your own energy, mood, and motivation intact. Short days, cold weather, and constant routines can quietly wear you down, and seasonal depression or winter slumps are more common than we admit. This list is a collection of small, supportive things that genuinely help me get through the darker months until spring feels close again. Nothing extreme, nothing unrealistic—just practical comforts, mood-boosting tools, and gentle habits that make winter feel a little lighter and more manageable. These are products and ideas that help with energy, sleep, motivation, and emotional well-being, especially for busy women and moms who don’t have the luxury of slowing life down when winter hits. Think warm light, movement, cozy routines, and small moments of care that add up over time. If winter affects your mood, focus, or overall sense of yourself, you’re not alone—and you don’t need a complete overhaul to feel better. These are the things that help me hold steady, feel supported, and make it through to spring one day at a time.

I definitely noticed a change in my body around the age of 45. Suddenly I needed reading glasses, had a thicker waistline, and couldn't work out the way I used to. These are some (basically free) resources that have helped me stay healthy and well. Of course, you should always check with your doctors before starting any new wellness protocol.

My fellow endo warriors understand what we’re dealing with isn’t easy but these are some of the things that have been helping ease/manage the deep pains and flare ups