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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-meno

pause, 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.

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

08/04/2025

If you’re feeling stuck in the “in-between” of midlife, you’re not alone. In previous posts I’ve mentioned many times that there’s a moment in midlife when the old roles stop fitting—but the new ones haven’t emerged yet.
�It can feel disorienting, confusing. Quiet. Sometimes it’s very subtle.

But what if this uncomfortable, messy middle is the birthplace of your next self? Next self? Yes… you’re not done yet!There’s more growth, evolving, and revelations that you’re going to continue to learn about yourself. Sometimes, growth is messy.

In Part 2 entitled, “Who Am I Now? - The messy middle of menopause—the birthplace of your next self,” we explore how the identity shifts of menopause create fertile ground for your ikigai—your purpose, joy, and reason for being—to finally emerge. We talk Gen X, lost dreams, shapeshifting identities, and the power of staying with the unknown just long enough for something real to take root.

This week’s in depth article is available to paid subscribers only. If it speaks to you, consider becoming a paid subscriber to read this article. Link in bio. And tag a midlife friend who needs this.
https://beingwellaware.substack.com/p/who-am-i-now

07/30/2025

You never know…

07/28/2025

Ever wake up feeling like your life’s roles don’t quite fit anymore? That quiet shift in menopause is the doorway to something deeper. This space you’re in could actually be the beginning of your most meaningful chapter.

Keep scrolling to discover how the Japanese concept of ikigai can transform your life in menopause.

Because…
* Productivity isn’t purpose.
* Hustle isn’t healing.
* And “having it all” usually includes everyone else BUT you.

This is Ikigai 2.0—a return to your truest, most powerful self. Rooted in joy. Reclaimed on your terms.

Redefine what gets you out of bed in the morning. Read my 5-part “Menopause and Meaning Series” on Substack. Part 1 of the series is available to subscribers for free. The full 5-part series is available to paid subscribers. Consider becoming a paid subscriber for access to the entire series. Link to read Part 1 is here: https://beingwellaware/p/menopause-and-meaning-finding-your-ikigai

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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.