Midlife Shake Up: What an Earthquake Taught Me
I was in San José recently when the ground started to sway beneath me. At first, I thought I was imagining it — maybe too much coffee, perhaps just nerves or dealing with “midlife” hot flashes. But no. It was an earthquake. It didn’t last long, but for those seconds, everything felt uncertain. The walls, […]
Why Midlife Isn’t Slowing Down; You Are Resetting Your Energy
When women hit their 40s and 50s, the “midlife,” we’re often handed the narrative that it’s time to “slow down.” We hear things like, “Take it easy, you’re not 25 anymore” or “Just accept that fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog are part of aging.” But here’s what I’ve learned through my own journey and […]
3 Best Back Exercises to Reduce Pain and Build Strength
Back exercises have been a non-negotiable part of my life for years — and for good reason. This is a repost from January 2018, but I’m sharing it again because people still ask me: “Jen, what do you do to protect your lower back?” Here’s the story and the 3 exercises that truly changed everything […]