Why Menopause Can Quiet Your Hunger and Fullness Cues
Imagine sitting down for dinner and realizing you’re not sure if you’re hungry. You eat a few bites, then wonder if you’re full. Sometimes you skip meals until you feel shaky. Other times, you eat past comfort because the “I’m full” signal never arrives. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many women notice their […]
Dopamine Isn’t About Hustle. It’s About Home
Rethinking Dopamine: Not Just a Reward, But a Return We’ve been taught that dopamine is a reward for doing more. But what if it’s actually a return signal? A whisper from your nervous system that says: “This is familiar. This is safe. Do this again.” Dopamine is a brain chemical that helps you feel pleasure […]
Your Brain’s Focus Filter: How the RAS Learns to Feel Safe
What Is the Reticular Activating System (RAS)? Your brain doesn’t notice everything. It notices what you’ve trained it to see. That whisper of intuition, the glint of color, the flicker of a candle—they aren’t just pretty details. They are entries into your Reticular Activating System (RAS), the part of your brainstem that acts like a […]
The Calm Code: Why Your Vagus Nerve Needs Ritual, Not Willpower
What Is the Vagus Nerve and Why Does It Matter? The vagus nerve doesn’t respond to your goals. The vagus nerve helps your body slow down, relax, and feel safe. It responds to your rituals. For high-functioning, emotionally saturated women navigating chronic sensory fatigue and alexithymia, calming down isn’t about trying harder. It’s about training […]
