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02/03/2026

Midlife doesn’t change just one body. It changes the relationship ecosystem.

Hormones are shifting. Energy is different. Stress lands faster.
Sleep isn’t what it used to be. And at the same time, couples are juggling careers, kids, aging parents, health changes, and big questions about the future.

That combination can reshape how a marriage feels, even when love, commitment, and good intentions are still there.

When couples learn what’s happening beneath the surface:
➡️ they stop personalizing every reaction they communicate with more patience
➡️ they update expectations instead of holding each other to outdated ones
➡️ they work with biology instead of against it

Midlife is a season that asks for new conversations, new support agreements, and more teamwork, not blame.

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02/02/2026

Most women know estrogen and progesterone are major hormones. Estrogen typically gets top priority, with progesterone playing a supporting role.

However in reality, the two hormones are equally important.

Progesterone balances estrogen and does much more in a healthy body than many women realize.

Most women know estrogen and progesterone are major hormones. Estrogen typically gets top billing, with progesterone playing a supporting role. However in reality, the two hormones are equally important, and progesterone balances estrogen and does much more in a healthy body than many women realize....

01/29/2026

Menopause is not the end of your health story.
It’s a turning point.

When you understand estrogen—and stop dismissing your symptoms—you stop fighting your body and start working with it. Whether that includes lifestyle changes, hormone therapy, or both, the goal is the same:

To feel strong.
Clear.
Capable.
And fully at home in your body again.

Menopause isn’t the closing chapter.
It’s the rewrite. And this time, you’re in control.

The Estrogen Shift No One Prepared You For As you move through perimenopause and into menopause, your ovaries gradually reduce estrogen production. This isn’t a gentle fade-out—it’s more like a messy remix. That hormonal instability can show up as: Hot flashes and night sweats Mood swings, anx...

01/28/2026

Hormonal changes don’t always announce themselves with irregular cycles or dramatic symptoms.

More often, they show up quietly in a way you might interpret as “stress” or “being busy”

Your body sends these early signals, and each one reflects how cortisol, thyroid, insulin, and estrogen are interacting behind the scenes.

These signals are our bodies trying to tell us something is off.

What is your body trying to tell you today?

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01/28/2026

Are you noticing changes in s*x that you weren’t warned about?

Maybe it’s painful s*x. Maybe your libido feels different. Maybe it’s recurrent UTIs, dryness, or discomfort. Or maybe you just want to understand how hormones, medications, and menopause affect s*xual function.

If so, give this podcast episode a listen!

Podcast Episode · unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver · 01/27/2026 · 1h 47m

01/26/2026

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01/22/2026

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01/19/2026

One of the most under discussed parts of perimenopause is how your internal tolerance shifts. 🧠⚡️

Things you used to breeze through now feel oddly draining.

Managing other people’s emotions starts feeling like a full time job you never applied for and are ready to quit. 😮‍💨

And the effort required to act cheerful when your mood has left the building? Practically nonexistent. 🥴

None of this means you’re becoming harder to be around. ❌

Your nervous system is operating without the hormonal cushion it once had.

Progesterone and estrogen brings a steady, calming influence to the brain. 🧠✨
When levels fluctuate, your overwhelm threshold changes right along with it. ⚖️
Your reactions match your current capacity, even if they surprise you. 😵‍💫

This is biology, not a personality flaw.
The changes you’re noticing open the door to new boundaries.

Quick no’s. Fewer apologies. Letting go of roles that never honored your energy in the first place. ✌🏼

Choosing spaces and people that feel supportive instead of draining. 💗

That quiet permission you feel growing? Pay attention to it. 😌It’s information.

Perimenopause doesn’t erase who you are.
It highlights the parts you’ve been suppressing to keep everyone else comfortable. 🙌

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01/15/2026

GLP-1 isn’t just a medication. It’s a hormone your body already knows how to make.

GLP-1 plays a powerful role in appetite regulation, blood sugar balance, metabolic health, and feeling satisfied after meals.

And while medications can be life-changing for some, it’s important to know this hormone is also deeply influenced by food, the gut, and daily habits.

🥩 Protein stimulates GLP-1 release.
🫘 Fiber feeds the gut microbes that signal GLP-1.
🥑 Healthy fats slow digestion and amplify satiety.
🥬 Bitters + polyphenols support gut-hormone communication.

This is why nutrition isn’t about “willpower.” It’s about working with your physiology instead of fighting it.

If you’ve been:
👉 hungry shortly after eating
👉 stuck in blood sugar swings craving constant snacks
👉 feeling disconnected from fullness cues

Your GLP-1 signaling may need support, not restriction.

Start with this grocery list + build meals that signal safety and satiety. Let your hormones do what they’re designed to do.

01/13/2026

Many women are told their labs are “normal,” yet still feel exhausted, hungry, foggy, or stuck in their body.

Insulin resistance often shows up quietly long before blood sugar is ever flagged as a problem. It can influence energy, cravings, weight, mood, and menstrual cycles, and it’s frequently missed in standard testing.

If you recognized yourself in this list, let this be reassurance, not alarm. These signs aren’t a personal failure or a lack of discipline. They’re signals your body is asking for a different kind of support.

The good news? Insulin resistance is common, often overlooked, and very responsive to the right approach. One that prioritizes nourishment, metabolic health, other hormone support, and nervous system regulation.

www.bestlifepinehurst.com

01/12/2026

Do you struggle to drink adequate water, especially during the cold winter months?

We do 🙋🏻‍♀️

Drinking enough water in your 40s and 50s isn’t about following wellness trends—it’s about supporting your hormones, metabolism, brain, and cardiovascular system during a phase of massive physiological change. Most women need around 2.5–3 liters per day, adjusting for activity, caffeine, climate, and sweating. And no—coffee doesn’t count.

Read this short article about why water becomes a non-negotiable in midlife and why we need to be intentional about our hydration.

Low Energy? Dehydration Is Making It Worse If your energy crashes by early afternoon, dehydration may be quietly sabotaging you. Even mild dehydration thickens the blood, forcing your heart to work harder to deliver oxygen and nutrients to your tissues. Translation: more fatigue, less focus, and tha...

01/09/2026

Funny, and true, post by Gary Brecka 😂