I discovered this recipe when I was cooking for Passover while staying in a rental house. I didn’t have my usual kitchen tools, so I needed something simple… one pan… minimal prep… but still flavorful enough to serve guests. It ended up being such a hit that I made it again for New Year’s Eve in my new condo, when I wanted to have everything cooked before guests arrived. And just this week, I made it again when my aunt and uncle came to meet my new puppy Ruby. It’s now offici

February is the month of love… and this year, we welcomed a brand-new kind of love into our home. On February 16th… right after Valentine’s Day… and on my husband Scott’s birthday… we brought home Ruby, our Cavapoo puppy. If you’ve been following along, you know that losing our sweet Lizzie last June left a quiet in our home that was hard to describe. She was with us for 16 years… through raising three boys, through moves, through every stage of life. When she was gone, it wa

This one falls into the “real life midlife” category… In my last newsletter, I shared about dealing with some itchiness, one of those not-so-glamorous perimenopause changes that a lot of women experience but don’t always talk about. My doctor suggested I try an intimate moisturizer called Julva® DHEA Cream , created by Dr. Anna Cabeca, a triple-board-certified OB-GYN who specializes in menopause and hormone health. I ordered it, started using it… and honestly, it’s been a rea

There’s something about this season of life that feels less like slowing down and more like beginning again. Showing up to host the event. Showing up for conversations that stretch us. Showing up for community, for new adventures, even for a new puppy. Aging well isn’t about retreating. It’s about renewal. It’s about choosing the courage to begin again, choosing connection, and allowing ourselves to be seen in this next version of who we are becoming.

Recently, adventuring didn’t mean getting on a plane or traveling far from home. It meant venturing just up the road to West Palm Beach with a group of friends to see Michael Rapaport: Live and Loud at Temple Beth El , which is celebrating its 100th year. I knew him mostly from his acting and his outspoken voice online, but what I didn’t expect was how meaningful the experience would feel. If I’m being honest, walking into the temple felt different than it would have a few ye

I forgot what it feels like to be a beginner. When you’re raising kids, building a business, running a household… eventually you start to feel competent. You know what you’re doing. You’ve done it before. And then… you bring home a 13-week-old puppy. Suddenly I’m using ChatGPT to learn about potty training and chewing. I’m researching sleep schedules, crate placement, the best chew toys for teething, how to train a dog to go to the bathroom on a balcony (condo life is real),

One of the most powerful ways to stay active as we age doesn’t come from a gym… It has four paws. Research shows that people who have dogs naturally move more… without trying harder. Dog owners: • Walk about 20 extra minutes per day • Take roughly 3,000 more steps daily • Are over 50% more likely to meet exercise guidelines And it’s not just about workouts… it’s about consistency. Dog owners sit less, break up sedentary time more often, and stay active even when they don’t fe

One of the most consistent themes in longevity research isn’t a specific diet, supplement, or workout routine. It’s community. Study after study shows that strong social connections are one of the biggest predictors of how well… and how long… we live. Research from Harvard’s 85-year Study of Adult Development found that close relationships are the strongest predictor of happiness and longevity… even more than cholesterol levels or genetics. The connection between community an

Being in the mountains in Utah always puts things into perspective for me. There’s something about being surrounded by something so big that reminds you what you’re capable of… and where you still need courage. It doesn’t feel dramatic. It just feels real. And sometimes, that quiet reminder is exactly what I need.

In this issue, I’m sharing a product that came to me after I mentioned to my doctor that I was experiencing itchiness in very sensitive areas of my body, including my ears and intimate areas. Hormone changes can make skin more sensitive in ways we don’t often talk about. I experienced this during pregnancy years ago and again now during perimenopause, which reminded me how estrogen shifts can show up in unexpected places. What I’ve come to appreciate is how much pH balanced b

There was a moment recently at Snowbird ski resort, one of the mountains we skied on a recent trip to Utah, where the trail narrowed and the drop felt very real. My body went straight into panic. It felt like I was hugging a cliff. I had to talk myself through it, out loud. You can do this. One turn at a time. It struck me how often growth actually looks like this. Not loud confidence. Not bravado. But steady self-talk in discomfort. I’ve come to see that growth in midlife of

One thing surprised me on a recent ski trip. It didn’t just feel easier on my body. It felt possible in a way it hadn’t before. Years ago, traversing across the mountain didn’t just leave me exhausted. It often felt like an impossible task. Like my body just couldn’t keep up. That feeling wasn’t there this time. I felt it internally, without really talking about it. And my husband noticed it too, without me saying a word. He mentioned how much quicker and stronger I looked mo

One of the things I’ve learned as I get older is that aging well isn’t just about what we eat or how much we move… it’s also about naming things we were never taught to talk about. Here’s one of those things. When estrogen drops (perimenopause, menopause, breastfeeding, cancer treatment, or other hormone shifts), we hear a lot about dryness. What I’ve never really heard people talk about is itchiness. And yet, it’s very real. As I’ve learned more about my body, I’ve realized

I recently ate at one of the best restaurants and had to share it. If you ever find yourself in Wynwood, the artsy, energetic neighborhood in Miami, Doya is an absolute must. The atmosphere is terrific… lively, welcoming, and the kind of place where you immediately want to order plates to share. The food is truly some of the best around. Doya Wynwood is a modern Aegean restaurant inspired by the flavors of Greece and Turkey, and the menu is built around mezze, small plates

Parenting kids in their 20s is hard in a way no one really prepares you for. One of my kids is facing some really big life challenges right now. And if I’m being honest, I feel like I’m getting it wrong. On the phone especially. We start talking about what’s going on, and by the end of the conversation I know he feels grilled… even though my intention is just to help. I’m constantly trying to figure out the right cadence. How often do I check in? How much do I ask? How deep d

There is something about being on a ski mountain that makes me feel deeply alive. But even more than that, it’s what it represents for our family. Six straight days of skiing together a few weeks ago was exhausting and humbling at times, but also incredibly meaningful. At this stage of life, when your kids are grown and living full, independent lives, getting everyone in the same place at the same time is not easy. The planning alone feels like a small miracle. That’s part of

It surprised me to learn that losing words and brain fog can be connected to low testosterone. I had no idea… until my latest hormone check-in made it impossible to ignore. Part of my appointments with my lifestyle doctor, who specializes in women’s health, is to complete a questionnaire the day before. She uses a questionnaire created by the Menopause Society and reviews my answers alongside my blood work. This time, the symptom of losing words stood out. When she compared

When we step out of the way of our own ego, life has a way of showing us exactly where we’re meant to grow next.

Recently, a Starbucks email popped into my inbox, and I’m not gonna lie, it gave me all the cozy holiday feels. The cups, the whipped cream, the chocolate on top... it’s basically Christmas in an email. But then the health coach + midlife metabolism part of my brain kicked in and I thought... “I wonder how many calories are actually in these?” Because once we hit our 40s and 50s, what we sip matters just as much as what we eat. Our bodies don’t process sugar the way they used

Openness might be one of the most underrated forms of strength. We all hit moments when life shifts in a direction we didn’t expect… and those moments reveal a lot about how willing we are to soften, release the need for control, and let something new in. This month reminded me of that in a very real way. Work changes came up that I didn’t see coming, but had actually hoped for… and instead of digging my heels in, I found myself doing something different. I softened. I steppe