01/15/2026
This is brought to you by the next generation.
My daughter likes to come watch me get ready in the mornings. She sees me wash my face, brush my teeth, take my supplements, put on make up. We talk about each step, why it’s important for my physical health, oral hygiene or that makeup makes me feel fancy.
Twice a week, she sees me change my estrogen patch. She always asks if it hurts to take it off and I’m honest with her - some days it’s little more uncomfortable than others, but it’s over quick and doesn’t hurt after that. She likes to instruct me on the next steps, how to put the new one on, and to use baby oil to get the “goo” off from the old one.
This is normal for her. She’s growing up understanding how a woman’s body works, and seeing how I support my health. She knows I go to work out several times a week, and if I’m doing a home workout often joins in (or, more often, brings a snack in to watch me and critique my form). She sees me eating veggies and protein. She sees me meditating. She sees me going out on dates with her dad, and making time for friends.
And so does my son.
I’m really proud that my kids have this example, and can know what is happening with me as I age, so that they feel empowered to live healthy patterns and support the people they love as they go through changes.
I was on a perimenopause discussion panel last night with three other amazing experts, .np and Dr Anila Jha (who I unfortunately can’t seem to tag), hosted by the powerhouse .walter.wellness. A room full of 150 women all coming to learn more about their bodies and find ways to truly live their best, healthiest lives. The energy was electric and empowering, and I was heartened to see women of many ages; were catching up for the women who have been left behind, but also catching women much earlier to give them a heads up about what’s to come in midlife, so that they can opt into the healthiest, happiest life possible with a toolkit full@of ways to support themselves as they navigate these changes!
