Posts by Kathleen Bulger
Balancing Hormones with Gentle Yoga and Nutrition for Women Over 50
Balancing hormones and thriving through change requires a multi-tiered approach that includes nutrition and gentle movement like yoga. Too often, women are told to “just accept” hot flashes, mood swings, or energy crashes as part of aging. But the truth is, your body is wired for balance and you can support it in simple, powerful…
Read MoreWhy Creativity Matters for Brain Health
Creativity Can Support Your Brain Health in Ways You May Not Expect Creativity can reduce brain fog, I am living proof. When I had my first stroke, I never imagined that creativity would be part of my healing. Yet, one of the most powerful tools in my recovery came not from a doctor’s office, but…
Read MoreGentle Movement, Proper Nutrition, and Hydration: The Keys to Recovery and Everyday Health
What are daily need for gentle movement, proper nutrition, and self-awareness when your recovering? Having a complex health history, I know the daily need for gentle movement, proper nutrition, and self-awareness. These are not optional extras. They are the foundation for feeling strong and resilient. Every day, I check in with myself. I ask what…
Read MoreMenopause – Why Rest and Reset Matter More Than Ever
Rest and Reset Matters (Especially When Menopause Messes with Your Sleep) Let’s be real, during menopause rest and reset sound great in theory. But if you’re waking up drenched in sweat, battling 3 a.m. anxiety spirals, or just staring at the ceiling wondering who handed your body a new user manual written in invisible ink……
Read MoreNutrition Is Your Hidden Superpower in Menopause
Menopause is tough. Yet, nutrition can be your hidden superpower. Menopause brings changes. Energy dips, muscle weakens, and metabolism slows down. It can feel like your body is no longer playing on your team. But here is the good news: Nutrition can shift the balance in your favour. This phase of life doesn’t have to…
Read MoreWhat did you learn talking to your doctor about menopause?
You are not alone, we all have questions about menopause. If you’re like most women I work with, the answer might be: not much. Or worse, “It’s just menopause, you’ll get through it.” That sentence alone has left too many of us confused, unsupported, and frankly, a little ticked off. Its not your doctors fault,…
Read MoreThe Power Move Most Women Leaders Overlook: Rest
The super power of Rest The Hidden Power Move Most Women Leaders Overlook: Rest is often the last thing we give ourselves permission to embrace. We’ve been taught, quietly and persistently, that our value is tied to how much we produce, how well we perform, and how constantly we hustle. Slowing down has been labeled…
Read MoreMenopause and Caregiver Fatigue: Why Feeling Bone-Tired Is Completely Normal
Sometimes, as women, we carry the weight of the world like it’s our job. (Spoiler alert: it isn’t.) Menopause and caregiver fatigue often arrive hand-in-hand during midlife, creating a perfect storm of emotional and physical exhaustion. Many women find themselves juggling the hormonal shifts of menopause while caring for aging parents, grieving loved ones, or…
Read MoreMenopause, Brain Fog, and Energy Crashes: What’s Really Going On?
I have expereinced menopause, brain fog, and energy crashes. I recently gained a little more insight on these symptoms when I attended a powerful screening of The M Factor Movie. It was a documentary on menopause hosted by Phitcetera. As a nutritional consultant, I expected to walk away with insights. I didn’t expect to have…
Read More“Lessons in Strength
Reflections on Motherhood, Resilience, and Recovery As I spend this week with my grandchildren, I find myself reflecting on the years I spent as a single parent. Those were long, challenging years where I carried the weight of everything—working to provide, keeping the house in order (or at least trying to), cooking meals, shuttling kids…
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