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A letter to all the pretty ladies out there that need to hear this: The Research That Changed Everything Dear Pretty Lady, As an autistic woman
She feels her heart racing during an argument. Her stomach is tight, her throat dry, her face flushed. But when her partner asks, “What’s wrong?”
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
You don’t have to be depressed to feel disconnected. Maybe your sleep is shallow. Maybe you walk into a room and forget why. Maybe your
Why do I crave certain colors or textures in food when I’m stressed? Can color help me make better food choices? Why do bright foods
Why do I feel better after a walk in the woods? Can being outside actually rewire my stress response? Is there science behind why green
Why do I feel calmer after a glass of wine or a vape hit? Am I self-medicating with caffeine or weed? What do I really
Why is my thyroid sluggish but my labs are “normal”? Could my mood swings and sleep issues be tied to something I’m using every day?
Why does being in nature feel safer than therapy? Can trauma actually be released through forest walks or grounding? What’s the science behind why the
Why am I so tired even when I eat clean? Why does my brain feel foggy after lunch? Could keto and paleo help with focus
Why Planetary Health Is Personal Health—ACLM’s New Pillar Explained Why is nature part of a medical conversation? What does climate change have to do with
Why does climate change news make me feel panicky or hopeless? Why do I feel grief over melting ice caps? How do I stay regulated
Explore the top weighted blankets of 2025 for women seeking stress relief, sensory comfort, and better sleep. Real reviews, expert insights, and calming picks.
The Restorative Power of Weighted Blankets: A Neuroaesthetic MD’s Perspective This is not just about the extra weight of a weighted blanket. It’s about helping
Your nervous system is wired to respond to sensation—and when it’s been on high alert (hello, stress, overstimulation, social burnout), you might find yourself needing something that feels clear, predictable, and anchoring.
If you’re like the countless women I see in my practice who are sharp, accomplished, and always “on,” then you’ve likely mastered how to keep
When Color Speaks Louder Than Words Let’s be honest: most of us don’t want another lecture about “just relaxing.” Especially if you’re like her; brilliant,
It was never about the chicken.It was about the color. The heat. The ritual.It was about my body reaching for safety when I did not
“We didn’t ask to be addicted to comfort. We just wanted to feel safe.”— Dr. Stacey Denise, Fiery Orange Chicken Is It Healing—Or Is It
On GLP-1s, Beauty Culture, and What We’ve Forgotten About Health We’ve been taught that health is something you measure on a scale.But what if the
June 2025: The 92% in Reflection and Reinvigoration In the final stretch of the 2024 election cycle, the phrase “92 percent” became both a data
Some stories don’t wait for a publishing date. They write themselves in real-time, breath by breath, especially when they cut deep like a knife. This
You can understand your pain.You can journal it. Diagnose it. Even name it.And still—your body will keep flinching.Because healing doesn’t happen when we “get it.”It
Healing doesn’t begin with knowledge. It begins with repetition.Not the mindless kind, but the sacred kind.The kind that whispers, “You are safe to come back
Some wounds don’t bleed. They whisper.They show up in the way you flinch at affection, freeze when asked how you feel, or feel bone-tired after
Before your body ever metabolizes a nutrient, it metabolizes your environment. The nervous system decides whether you digest or defend Whether you absorb nourishment, or
The world often tells us that healing should feel like a breakthrough that’s loud, vibrant, linear. But for women who live with high-functioning autism, ADHD,
What do we see when we look in the mirror of our lives? For many women navigating neurodivergence, trauma, and identity marginalization, the answer is
A letter to all the pretty ladies out there that need to hear this: The
Exhausted by menopause, stress, or sensory overwhelm? I help women 45+, especially those who are on the autistic spectrum, neurodivergent, or highly sensitive, reclaim energy, intimacy, and well-being in midlife. My Neuroaesthetic Reset™ framework blends lifestyle medicine, sensory healing, and design, with a special focus on holistic support for BIPOC and underrepresented women.
