Do you wake up excited to start the day—or do you hit snooze, already feeling behind?

If energy is something you’ve been chasing (or feel like you’ve lost), you’re not alone. In midlife, many women find themselves tired, wired, and wondering where their spark has gone. But the truth is: energy isn’t just about sleep or caffeine. It’s about how you live, what you value, and whether you’re truly present in your own life.

In this blog, I’m pulling together some incredible insights from my recent podcast conversation with Charlotte Carter, a high performance coach and energy mentor who helps women feel good again.

Why willpower isn’t the problem

If you’ve ever told yourself, “I just need more motivation,” you’re not alone. But motivation isn’t the real issue. The problem is perfectionism, procrastination, and a lack of self-trust. You don’t need to overhaul your whole life – you need to take one small, manageable step that helps you feel better today.

How many times have you started a new health goal, full of good intentions: eat better, move more, drink the water, go to bed on time — only to feel like you’ve fallen off track a few days or weeks later?

I get it. I’ve been there too.

If you’re tired of the all-or-nothing cycle, feeling guilty for every “slip-up,” or wondering why you can’t just stick to the plan—you’re going to get so much from this.

I’m sharing what it really takes to build habits that last, how to take guilt out of the picture, and why starting small (and kind) is where real transformation begins.

Are you doing everything "right" but still feeling exhausted, foggy, or stuck in a body that doesn’t feel like your own? You’re not alone — and it’s not your fault.

What if the real issue isn’t your willpower, but your blood sugar?

In this blog, based on an episode of Women’s Health Unwrapped with nurse and integrative health consultant Beverly Mazza, we explore how blood sugar balance could be the key to finally feeling good again in perimenopause and beyond.

So many women have spent years—decades, even—believing that being thinner will make them more confident, more attractive, more successful, more accepted. That thinness is the goal. That happiness is on the other side of a smaller dress size.

What we’re not told is that weight is not the best indicator of health. And that chasing it without looking at the bigger picture can do more harm than good.

Ever feel like your work schedule is running the show when it comes to your health? If you’re working shifts or juggling unpredictable hours, you’ve probably noticed how much it impacts your energy, digestion, and even your weight—especially in midlife when hormones are already throwing enough at you. But here’s the good news: with a few simple changes, you can start feeling better without overhauling your entire routine.