Category Archives: Health Issues
I’m Still Hot, It Just Comes In Flashes Now
Night sweats? I literally attributed to global warming. A non-judgmental friend asked kindly, “In your bedroom though?” Some days are better than others for me. Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Health Issues
Tagged Estrogen, health, hormone replacement therapy, hormones, hot flashes, HRT, menopause, night sweats, perimenopause, wellness, womens-health
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Sleep On It
Recently I’ve been jonesing to get back up on the flying trapeze. How bad could it be, if I just go one more time again? Today I’m reminded why I shouldn’t. Because I still suffer the effects of the head … Continue reading
Posted in Health Issues, Mindfulness
Tagged acceptance, brain injury, narcolepsy, sleep study, TBI
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She’s With The Band
Who are you? How do you identify yourself? What’s your elevator pitch? What’s your brief Twitter profile description? There are so many ways to view yourself. By the roles we play, by our hobbies, by our age, gender, race/ethnicity, profession. … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Health Issues, Mindfulness, Relationships
Tagged change, identity crisis, rock band, self identity
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Let’s Talk About Sex
Sexuality is a funny thing. Sex is a funny thing. We’re sharing the earth with billions of our best friends, so clearly we’re doing something right. Or if not right, we’re certainly doing it at the very least. Because it feels … Continue reading
Posted in Health Issues, Mindfulness, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged sex ed, sexual education, sexual orientation, sexuality, teens and sex
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Dating Really Is a Headache
You may have noticed I have not written much of late. If you haven’t noticed, I won’t be offended. A little sad, but I understand. I haven’t written because I can’t. My head injury has flared up again such that … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Health Issues, Relationships
Tagged dating, head injury, relationships, TBI
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Sex Sells
Have you seen the re-creation of the Sports Illustrated cover using topless plus-size models? It’s hard to miss, as it had made the rounds on traditional and social media. The press has been positive overall–the feedback talks about celebrating the … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Health Issues
Tagged body image, exploitation, society standards beuaty
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George Will, You’ve Broken My Heart
I started the day with my head aching. Steroid injections to the head elicit this type of reaction in the neurologist’s procedure room: “Holy mother of F*CK! I hate you!!” Yes, I’m still being treated for the head injury I … Continue reading
Heart of a Honey Badger
A few years ago, I was running 40-50 miles a week, had several race bibs, and even placed first in my age division in a 5K (total fluke–there were literally only 2 other women in my age group); And yet … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Health Issues, Running
Tagged half marathon, heart of runner, running
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