Notes from Dr. Catherine
Evidence-Based Wellness to Help You Make Informed, Inspired Choices

Weight Gain After 40? Here's Why It's Not a Willpower Issue
Let me say this right off the bat: if you've found yourself staring at your closet in frustration, wondering how your jeans got tighter again—despite your best efforts—you're not broken, lazy, or l...
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Digestive Drama: How to De-Bloat Naturally and Feel Light Again
Have you ever found yourself struggling to zip up your pants by afternoon, wondering where that uncomfortable bloating came from? You're not alone, and more importantly, you don't have to suffer th...
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Why Women Downplay Praise—Even When They Know They've Earned It
"Oh, this old thing?" "I just got lucky." "It was really a team effort." Sound familiar? If you're a woman who's ever deflected a compliment—even when you knew deep down you'd earned it—you're not ...
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Heat-Wave Survival Guide: Effortless Cool-Down Rituals for Radiant Women
Life has taught you to be many things—resilient, crafty, wise, and maybe just a little sweaty. Between the hormonal overheating and society's pressure to "keep your cool," you're already navigating...
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Your Summer Social Survival Guide: Finding A Balance
Summer always arrives like a whirlwind after so much anticipation—suddenly your calendar is bursting with dinners, weddings, beach trips, and impromptu gatherings that stretch late into those magic...
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Why Chocolate Soothes the Heart (And Sometimes Saves It)
Let me confess something up front: I didn’t fall in love with chocolate until my early 20s—after a heartbreak that left me sobbing over bowls of sashimi and shamefully large bars of dark chocolate....
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Sleeping on Your Back Can Save Your Face—and Your Boobs
Let’s talk about beauty sleep. Specifically, the kind where you actually wake up looking more refreshed—not with a new wrinkle etched into your décolleté and a pillow crease stamped across your che...
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Ways to Shower Yourself with Love and Acceptance: A Self-Care Guide
In our busy lives, taking time for self-care isn't just a luxury—it's essential for our wellbeing. As someone who has spent two decades helping women navigate life's transitions, I've seen how tran...
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Transforming Your Narrative: How to Reframe From Victim to Strength
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a story where you're the victim? I know I have. As I've moved through different seasons of life, I've noticed how easy it is to slip into narratives that empha...
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Sound as Medicine: Healing Vibrations for Body and Spirit
In our fast-paced modern world, where noise constantly bombards our senses, the intentional use of sound can become a profound source of healing and rejuvenation. As a practitioner with over two de...
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The Liberation of Forgiveness: Understanding Anger's Trap and the Path to Heart Health
Anger is a powerful emotion that we all experience. Whether it's a momentary flash of irritation or a deep-seated grudge, anger can consume our thoughts, influence our actions, and ultimately impac...
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The Holistic Approach to Protein: Options for Women that Aren't Meat
Introduction Protein is often misunderstood as merely a nutrient for bodybuilders and athletes, but it is, in fact, a fundamental building block of life. It forms everything from our DNA and skin t...
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