Menopause has been portrayed as the time in life when women lose both their fertility and their minds. Portrayals of hormonal, hysterical women who can turn on you in an instant are common - when menopause is even mentioned at all. But what about the period before menopause? What do we know about perimenopause and mental health - and why is no one talking about it?

If you’ve ever experienced anxiety, you know it can feel like you’ve lost some control over your life. Often times when we decide to reach out for help, we get prescriptions. Sometimes we begin to feel reliant on our medications and less confident in our own ability to manage and control anxiety. Here’s the good news: We can treat anxiety without the use of medication. Learn the tools you can use to manage anxiety without medication.

What are the words most often used to describe a mother? Strong. Brave. Patient. Perfect. And yet - mother to mother - we know the inside truths, sometimes we struggle with our mental wellness. What can we do to feel better when we carry so much? The best way to honor our mothers is to honor their needs for rest and wellbeing.

Of course we lose it sometimes. Being a mom is hard work and day to day responsibilities are overwhelming and intense. You are doing your best. And you can work to change the things that are hurting you and your relationship with your family.