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This clip is from my full interview for the SHEald documentary, where I share the journey that led me from a career in technology to becoming a women’s health researcher, nutritionist, and functional medicine practitioner.

What many people don’t know is that none of this was part of the plan.

It started when I was diagnosed with an autoimmune digestive disease and asked a physician a simple question:
“Could changing my diet change the trajectory of this condition?”

He laughed.

That moment changed the course of my life.
Over the last 20 years, I’ve dedicated my work to understanding the root causes of chronic illness, advancing women’s health research, and helping women find answers that too often get overlooked.

If there’s one thing I hope women take away from my story, it’s this: never stop asking questions. You know your body better than anyone else, and you deserve healthcare that treats you as a partner in the process.

If you’ve been blaming yourself for a lower s*x drive, this is your reminder that desire is biology, not willpower.

During perimenopause and menopause, multiple systems that influence libido begin to shift at the same time, from hormones to neurotransmitters to your body’s stress response. And if you’re constantly overwhelmed, your nervous system may be working against you without you even realizing it.

The good news? You’re not broken, and this isn’t something you just have to accept.

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The term “wandering womb” was once an actual medical diagnosis. Doctors believed a woman’s uterus could literally move through her body and cause illness, and that belief shaped women’s healthcare for generations.

Women were dismissed, institutionalized, and subjected to invasive procedures simply for being seen as “too emotional” or “difficult.” And it wasn’t until 1993 that women were even required to be included in U.S. clinical research studies.

So if you’ve ever been told your labs are “normal” while something still feels off in your body, you’re not imagining it. You’re navigating a medical system that was never originally designed around female physiology.

Understanding this history is the first step to advocating for your health differently.

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Your metabolism is not just about how hard you work out… it’s also about what you do in the moments after you eat.

One of the simplest things you can do to support blood sugar balance, insulin sensitivity, and fat burning is go for a short walk after meals, especially dinner.
When you move, your muscles help pull glucose out of the bloodstream and use it for energy instead of letting it sit and spike. And the best part? You do not need an intense workout to see benefits.

A comfortable 10–15 minute walk at a consistent pace can make a huge difference over time. No sweating. No running. Just movement.