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Functional Medicine Health + Intimacy and Relationships + Spiritual Life Path for women in midlife.

Being Well Aware is the functional medicine health coaching practice of Carla Moss, FMCHC, NWC-HWC. Carla is a functional medicine certified health coach, and national board-certified health and wellness coach who has been practicing for 10 years. She coaches women in midlife who are navigating hormone imbalances such as PCOS, adrenal dysfunction, thyroid dysfunction, estrogen dominance, peri-menopause, menopause, cardio-metabolic issues, gut issues, and autoimmune conditions. She received training and certification from The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, a collaboration with The Institute for Functional Medicine, the Institute of Transformational Nutrition and from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition where she also received specialty certifications in Hormone Health and Emotional Eating Psychology. If you want to learn more about health coaching, or if you're wondering if health coaching is right for you, book time to connect with Carla to discuss.

09/04/2025

Today is World S6xual Health Day. ❤️

09/02/2025

Let me tell you about my hair loss journey. When perimenopause arrived, it brought with it something I never expected—significant hair loss. Watching my hair thin was a harsh reality, and to keep up appearances, I turned to tape-in extensions. What began as a way to cover up eventually became something I enjoyed—an accessory that let me play with different styles and lengths. But over time, I realized those very extensions were making my hair loss worse.

Eventually, a couple years ago, I chose to cut it all into a blunt bob. And you know what? I loved it. For the first time in years, I could run my fingers through my hair without tape or tangles. With vitamins and good haircare, my hair even began to grow back in spots where it had thinned, and I got my length back, but the fullness I once had never completely returned. I embraced what was—and let go of what wasn’t.

Lengthy but stringy hair was not the look I was going for. So I got another haircut last week, and caught a glimpse of my sassy self. My hair is shorter, healthier, and more authentically me, right NOW, in this moment. The sassy Bob I wear now feels like a reflection of where I am in life: letting go of what no longer fits, and leaning fully into who I am today. I got a new attitude. 😉

Because sometimes, freedom isn’t in holding on—it’s in the release.

09/01/2025

September is S6xual Health Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is S6xual Justice. S6xual justice belongs to everyone but for too long, women in midlife have been excluded from this conversation. It’s just been assumed that their desire fades. That their bodies don’t matter as much as other bodies. They’re just a footnote in the conversation when our reproductive years are done.

But you know and I know the truth: 
Your voice matters. Your pleasure matters. Your rights never expire.

This month, I’m writing about what this form of justice looks like in midlife—claiming autonomy, dignity, and joy without apology.

Read the full piece on Substack. Link in bio.

Because justice isn’t just for some stages of life—it’s for every stage.

08/25/2025

What if your purpose didn’t fade with age... but deepened? In Japan, they call it ikigai—your reason for being.
 But that’s not the only way to understand a meaningful life.

In India, it’s dharma—the sacred path of your soul.
 In Africa, it’s ubuntu—“I am because we are.”
 In Indigenous traditions, it’s elderhood—living as a bridge between generations.

Across cultures, there are many names for what midlife women are quietly reclaiming:
 Presence. Wisdom. Freedom. Joy that doesn’t need to be justified.

This is not a crisis. This is your second bloom.
 A return to rhythm. A reinvention with roots.

The final chapter of my Menopause & Meaning Substack series is live. Let this be the part where you stop asking

“Who am I now?”— and start becoming her.

👉 Link in bio to read. Paid subscribers get access to the full 5-part series. 🩷

08/18/2025

The Second Bloom isn’t loud.
It doesn’t shout for attention.�It whispers. Grounds. Roots.
In post-menopause, something shifts.
�Not just your hormones—your clarity, your pace, your power.
�You begin to choose differently. Live differently.�Not for applause—but for truth.

This week on Substack, I explore what it means to embody purpose in your second bloom—

Not through hustle, but through presence.�Not by starting over, but by coming home.

This article is for every woman learning to trust herself again—through slow mornings, tender rituals, quiet joys, and soul-fed yeses.

Paid subscribers get access to the full Menopause & Meaning series. Read now → https://beingwellaware.substack.com/p/the-second-bloom-everyday-purpose-and-ikigai-in-post-menopause-life

08/17/2025

Happy Sunday afternoon…

A Sunday Kind of Love isn’t just a song—it’s a feeling.
�And it’s exactly what my guide, The Midlife Intimacy Reset is all about.

Midlife doesn’t mean less passion, less connection, or less joy. It means redefining intimacy on your terms—deeper, slower, more soulful.

Join me for this transformational reset and rediscover the kind of intimacy that feels timeless, tender, and true.

Because love isn’t just about romance—it’s about presence, pleasure, and being fully seen.
https://beingwellaware.info/shop/the-midlife-intimacy-reset

08/15/2025

For women over 50, we likely grew up conditioned to believe women fade after 50. That we get quieter, smaller, invisible. This messaging still persists today.

What if the truth is actually…
�You’re not invisible. Rather, life has made you invincible. You’re actually a superhero. Think about all you’ve accomplished in your 5 or 6 decades on this earth. The changing times you’ve lived through. You’ve seen and done so much. So yeah, you’re invincible.

I’m flipping the script on the myth of midlife invisibility in my Substack article, “The Midlife Remix: From Invisible to Invincle.” I share real stories—from the boardroom to the kitchen table—about women reclaiming their voice, power, and presence, including my own.

🎧 Plus: Sia, menopause, leadership, and why your second spring might just be your most powerful season yet.

This one is personal. Subscribe to my Substack and read the article. https://beingwellaware.substack.com/p/the-midlife-remix-from-invisible-to-invincible

Tag a woman who needs this reminder:�She was never fading. She was just getting ready to shine even brighter.

08/14/2025

Menopause can feel like a crossroads. Your priorities shift, your body changes, and the path ahead might seem unclear. But it’s also the perfect time to reconnect with your Ikigai—your reason for being.

This carousel shares 5 powerful journal reflections to help you:�
* Release old illusions
* Reconnect to your true self
* Embrace change with grace
* Refill your emotional cup

If these prompts resonate, you’ll love my new workbook:
�Rediscovering Your Ikigai: A Midlife Workbook for Women in Transition — with 12 transformative techniques to help you align with your passions, strengths, and values.

Save this post for your next journaling session — then head to the link to purchase your copy today. https://beingwellaware.info/shop/rediscovering-your-ikigai-a-midlife-workbook

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Hello, I’m Carla Moss. and I am a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. Being Well Aware is my health coaching practice. I help women in midlife navigate hormone health from Perimenopause and Beyond. Midlife can be a time of reinvention, of greater access to wisdom and understanding of our needs and desires. In midlife, we can create the space to become healthier, more vibrant, more resilient versions of ourselves, as we step into the second half of our life journey. With self-cultivation and anticipation, we transform.

To decide if health coaching is right for you, I invite you to schedule an initial consultation with me. During our session, we’ll discuss your health and lifestyle goals to determine how I can best support you in achieving them.