By Michelle Jacobs 2-Minute Read
Being 52 and running a modern midlife wellness brand for women often allows me to hear what my friends are thinking about their bodies, relationships, and wellness. I’ve been to countless wellness events, doctor summits, and menopause seminars. And although I am not a doctor or therapist, I have learned a lot and have suggestions for treatments, supplements, doctors, etc.
Here are the top 5 questions/topics/concerns I heard from my friends and customers about facing midlife in 2025:
1. What kind of doctor should I go to?
So many symptoms, so many new issues. Stomach, sleep, hot flashes, low libido! There is not one answer. Some women thrive on HRT; some women do not. For those who love their gynecologists and feel heard, it’s the right choice (do, however, make sure you are getting all your options presented to you). But for those looking for something new, think about integrative medicine...functional doctors who make the time to sit and listen to you. I am very curious about functional/integrative doctors who can see the whole picture.
2. What supplements should I take?
I will be the first to admit it: I was not interested in supplements in my younger years. Today, my hiatal hernia is much worse. Acid reflux keeps me up at night, and my night sweats just exacerbate it all. Plus my hair feels thin and my vitamin D levels are super low. Some supplements can really help us all—vitamin D, Omega-3s, Creatine. GastroMend has been a godsend for my stomach. Me.No.Pause. from Womaness worked in ONE NIGHT to end my night sweats.
Me.No.Pause.
3. My skin is so dry. What should I do?
I have two pieces of advice about what works for me:
· Overnight Magic from Womaness: I know it's from my own company, but I love it and it works. The high-quality hyaluronic acid and Bakuchiol work.
· Fountain of Glow from Womaness and Charlotte Tilbury Facial Oil: Between these two, I can pour them on my skin daily.
4. Workouts: What should I do?
Anyone who knows me knows I'm obsessed with weightlifting. Lifting heavy weights is good for your bones, muscles, and brain. Also, keep it short—45 minutes and DONE! There are tons of apps with workouts available. At the end of the day, they’re generally the same (I am currently using the Ladder app). Just choose one and stick with it 3-4 times a week if you can
5. Help: My relationship is now confusing/complex/falling apart!
If you are worried or thinking about your relationship, you are not alone. So many women talk to me this part of their life. Vaginal dryness, painful sex, no or low libido, or lack of attraction to their significant other. I am not going to use this space for suggestions to fix all the problems, but more specifically you are not alone and there are so many resources out there to help you sort through those complicated feelings. And finally, I must mention the book All Fours by Miranda July and the fact that everyone I know has read or is reading it. Be careful not to blow up your life too quickly—but re-decorating a shabby hotel room and hiding out there for a few weeks does sound nice in the thick of winter (if you know, you know).
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