If you had told me 10 years ago that I’d be sitting here, writing about midlife and menopause, I would have laughed and gone back to chasing my kids around while running on fumes and coffee. But here I am—staring 43 in the face, realizing that this stage of life is not at all what I thought it would be. And honestly? I’m determined to make it better than I ever imagined.
I created Glowing thru The Change because, like so many women, I feel like I blinked and suddenly I wasn’t me anymore. Somewhere between having babies, building a life, and taking care of everyone else, I lost touch with the woman I used to be. The one who was confident, spontaneous, full of energy—the one who didn’t overthink every little decision or feel like her body was betraying her. And now? I’m on a mission to reconnect with her. No, scratch that—I’m here to build an even better version of her.
Losing Myself (and Finding My Way Back)
Perimenopause hit me like a freight train before I even knew what was happening. One day, I felt like myself—the next, everything was off. The exhaustion wasn’t just “I need a nap” tired—it was bone-deep fatigue that made even simple things feel overwhelming. My weight was creeping up despite doing everything I thought was right. My gut was constantly bloated and unpredictable. My moods? Let’s just say there were moments when I didn’t even recognize myself, and I know my family felt the same way.
And the worst part? I had no idea what to do about it.
I kept trying to push through, thinking maybe I just needed to try harder. Eat cleaner. Work out more. Be more disciplined. But nothing worked. The things that had helped me stay healthy in my 20s and early 30s suddenly did nothing—or worse, made things worse. I was tired of feeling like I was failing at something that should be simple.
So, I did what any woman in this situation would do—I went to the doctor. And you know what I got? Dismissal. Maybe I was stressed. Maybe I was just getting older. Maybe I just needed to “watch what I eat” (gee, thanks, hadn’t thought of that one). It was infuriating.
For a while, I felt completely lost. Like I was trapped in a body that didn’t belong to me anymore, just watching myself fade further and further from the person I used to be. The woman who had energy, who felt strong and capable, who had passion and drive.
And I won’t lie—I still don’t have it all figured out. But that’s exactly why I’m here.
I refuse to accept that midlife is just about “dealing with it” and accepting that things will never be the same. I believe there has to be a way to feel good again—to feel strong, sexy, confident, and full of life. And I’m setting out to find it. Not just for me, but for any woman who feels like she’s slipping away and isn’t ready to give up.
That’s what Glowing thru The Change is about. It’s not a place where I claim to have all the answers—it’s where I share what I’m learning, what’s working (and what’s not), and how I’m figuring this out in real-time. Because if we’re going to navigate this new chapter of life, we might as well do it together.
A New Kind of Midlife
Let’s be real—women our age were taught to see midlife as the beginning of the end. Society still loves to push the idea that once we hit 40, we should just accept the slow decline, buy some beige sweaters, and quietly step aside while the younger generations take center stage.
No. Absolutely not.
I don’t want to age like the generations before us. I want to be better. I want to take this stage of life by storm, and I want to do it with women who feel the same way. I want to feel strong, I want to feel sexy, I want to feel alive. And I refuse to let some outdated idea of aging tell me otherwise.
This isn’t about fighting age—it’s about owning it. It’s about getting to a place where we feel incredible in our bodies, where we have the energy to do the things we love, and where we actually enjoy this stage of life instead of just surviving it.
More Than Just Health—Rebuilding Everything
This shift I’m making? It’s not just about my body. It’s about every part of my life.
For years, I was so focused on being “Mom” that I forgot to nurture my relationship with my husband in the way it deserved. But now? We’re building something even stronger than before. I’m making time for us, I’m prioritizing real conversations, connection, and yes—having fun together again.
And my kids? As much as I sometimes miss those days of sticky little hands and bedtime stories, I love this new phase where I get to watch them become their own people. It’s exciting. It makes me want to be the best version of myself so I can fully enjoy this time instead of dreading the empty nest.
What This Blog is All About
So, what can you expect here?
This isn’t some polished, perfectly curated blog full of unrealistic wellness advice. It’s real. It’s honest. It’s me sharing what’s working, what’s not, and what I’m learning as I go. It’s about health, yes—but also mindset, relationships, and rediscovering joy in midlife.
I’ll talk about:
The small but powerful changes that have made a difference in how I feel
How I’m making strength training a priority (without it taking over my life)
Why my approach to food has changed and what’s actually helping
The unexpected parts of midlife that no one warned us about (seriously, why does my skin suddenly need so much attention?)
The moments that remind me why this stage of life is actually amazing
This space is for women like me—women who aren’t ready to “just deal with it” and who want to take charge of this next chapter. Women who want to feel better than ever instead of just “getting through” midlife.
So, welcome to Glowing thru The Change. Let’s figure this out together, let’s have some fun, and let’s show the world that midlife is just the beginning.
