The Side Dish
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Sex Coach Sissy Chacon On Intimacy, Energy, and Sexual Vitality in Midlife
This instalment of my Q&A series with inspiring people living an energetic life features Sissy Chacon, an LA-based sex coach and stylist.
Support Steady Energy All The Way Through Lunch With This Breakfast That Tastes Like Dessert
A delicious blood-sugar-balancing breakfast recipe for steady energy in perimenopause that doesn’t demand perfection and built to replenish you.
Meet The Woman Making It Cool To Be “Bad” (And Why That Matters For Your Energy)
Continuing my Q&A series with inspiring people living an energetic life. This time, I chat with Amanda Kao, founder and CEO of The Bad Academy.
Featured On Today’s Bride: Stress-Busting Bridal Nutrition Strategies
I recently contributed to an article on stress-free self care for brides as they approach their wedding day. Check out the story (and some of my additional fave tips) here.
Why Iron Might Be The Missing Link In Your Midlife Energy Puzzle
Low iron is often a hidden root cause of fatigue in perimenopause. Learn the signs, get tested, and support your levels with food, strategy, and science.
Featured On Delish: Nutrition Benefits And Considerations Of Popcorn
I recently contributed to an article on What Nutritionists Wish You Knew About Popcorn. Check out the story (and some of my additional fave tips) here.
Burnout-Proof Breakfast: How To Turn A Pot Of Beans Into A Delicious Meal For Metabolic And Hormone Health
Discover why cannellini beans are a powerhouse ingredient and how to use them in a nourishing, energy-boosting morning meal that’s actually easy to make.
Featured On Unique Beauty: Discussing The Body Roundness Index (BRI)
Honoured to be featured in an article highlighting this important conversation in defining metrics of health.
Struggling with Blood Sugar Balance in Perimenopause? Here’s What’s Really Going On
The impact of hormone fluctuations can begin to affect your metabolic health as early your mid 30s. Here’s a breakdown of how it works and what you can do about it.
Featured On Flow Space: Building Your Menopause Care Team
Honoured to be featured in an article by one of the leading media platforms on menopause and women’s health.
Inspirational Speaker Natalie Kuhn On The Power Of Movement, Reflection, And Community
Continuing my Q&A series with inspiring people living an energetic life. This month, I chat with former Co-CEO of workout phenomenon The Class and founder of Make The Sun, Natalie Kuhn.
11 Fatigue-Fighting Foods That Will Boost Your Weekly Plant Count For Gut Health
The ultimate list of multitasking foods to support energy levels and gut health.
Fibre for Vibrant Health: Understanding Its Benefits and How to Get More
Protein may be the internet's favourite macronutrient of the moment, but we can't have that conversation without also focusing on fibre.
Unlock More Energy Naturally By Supporting Digestive Health
Discover the power of a healthy digestive system to reduce bloating, enhance nutrient absorption, and fuel your day with natural energy.
Save Time And Energy With An Assembly Approach For Dinner
A formulaic approach to delicious meals that take less energy to conjure up than this morning’s outfit.
Why Smoothies Are The Original Energy Drink And A Late Summer Recipe For Fighting Fatigue
Currently obsessed with this smoothie recipe. Packed with late-summer fruit and ingredients to support blood sugar balance and sustained energy.
How To Amuse Your Bouche With Digestive Bitters
Singing the praises of an age-old first course: the starter salad. How bitter greens can support optimal digestion and absorption of nutrients.
Sound Therapy Practitioner May Globus On The Benefits Of A Sound Bath, Healing Frequencies, and Arugula Salads
Next up on my interview series with inspiring people living an energetic life: sound therapy practitioner May Globus.
Intermittent Fasting For Energy: An Overview
A crash course on the much talked about longevity practice and how to determine if it’s right for you.
Why Am I So Tired All The Time?
Fatigue and low energy are both totally personal experiences and the contributing factors can be complex—or quite clear.