Amanda Crisel

Most women who begin to experience perimenopausal symptoms don't see a menopause specialist, many don’t even see their OB-GYN. They see the doctor they know, and who takes their insurance, their primary care provider. And research shows that only 1 in 4 women leaves that appointment with a plan for how to address her symptoms and overall health during perimenopause and beyond. Women who sense that "something is different" often report hearing well-meant but discouraging responses like, "Your...

She is almost certainly near the peak of her career. She has spent years building a solid reputation, she is a high achiever, dependable, a trusted thought leader, and a content expert. For better or worse, her work is a significant part of her identity. For the entrepreneur, that’s literal, she is the business. Her focus, energy, and executive function are the product. So, what happens when she starts losing words in meetings, forgetting to follow up, or presenting herself as unfocused or...

My mother-in-law calls hot flashes “power surges,” and until I had them myself, I thought she might have been exaggerating. Uh, no... she was absolutely NOT exaggerating. When I had them frequently (about 10 a day and 2 at night), it felt like I could power a small city. NO ONE CAN PREPARE YOU FOR THAT HEAT! I am sure many of you have seen this gif… but like, really… 🔥🔥🔥 So, perhaps needless to say, hot flashes and night sweats can be debilitating for many women. They can interfere with...