Migraines in Midlife
I share my journey with hemiplegic migraines and hormones, from puberty to HRT, and invite women to share how migraines shape their midlife.
What 13 Years of Beige Walls and Bad Lighting Taught Me About Myself
For thirteen years, I lived with flat "millennial beige" walls and dim, builder-grade sconces in the living room. I told myself I’d change them soon, but I didn’t. Not because I didn’t care, but because I was too busy surviving. Too many higher-priority tasks on
Are Everyday Additives Behind the Surge in Menopause and Autoimmune Struggles?
I’ve been thinking a lot about what we put into our bodies without realizing the long-term impact. Lately, I’ve gotten curious about mold-based oils and additives—especially after learning how they were introduced in the 1950s and have since replaced traditional fats and preservatives in so much of
Miso-Glazed Cod with Roasted Peppers, Asparagus, and Jasmine Rice
A fast, gluten-free dinner packed with umami and fiber. Ready in 30 minutes, about 450–500 calories per serving. Why this meal works Some nights, you want dinner to feel clean and balanced—without tasting like a compromise. This is one of those meals. It’s light but deeply flavorful,
Why So Many Women Are Suddenly Sensitive to Common Foods in Perimenopause
Perimenopause can change how your body reacts to common foods. Here’s what’s going on and how you can start manage the changes.
Fluffy Gluten-Free Pancakes
Tested, gluten-free, egg-free pancake recipe.
I Soften to Strengthen – A Free Guided Meditation
A 10-minute guided grounding meditation to help you soften, ground, and reconnect with your body. Free to listen now.
Easy Arms Workout
Recently, while scrolling social media, I came across Denise Austin again. Back in the 80s, I was more into Jane Fonda VHS workouts and drop-in aerobics classes at my local community center, so even though I knew of Denise, I never tried her workouts. She likely popped up because she’
Hashimoto’s, Perimenopause, and the Perfect Storm That Nearly Broke Me
by Yvonne Levay Markgraf Severe insomnia. Night sweats. Hemiplegic migraines. Weight gain. Sudden rage before or after the migraines. That was what finally pushed me to seek help. I kept showing up at doctors’ offices, pleading for answers. No one connected the dots. Eventually, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s.
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Do You Feel…Old?
Aging sneaks up and then hits hard. For women, it's personal, cultural, and constant. Share your story and reclaim the narrative at Menotopia.
When and How to Take Hormones for Better Results
After years of trial and error, I finally found some relief with hormone therapy. I started with progesterone for sleep, then added estrogen.