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Mediterranean-ish Diet: The Midlife Eating Pattern That Actually Works
If there were a way of eating built for midlife, this would be it. The Mediterranean pattern isn’t a diet, it’s a steady, realistic way to support heart health, insulin sensitivity, bone strength, and brain function as estrogen declines. Think plants first, olive oil daily, seafood often, and food you actually enjoy. No tracking. No extremes. Just a plate that works with your hormones, not against them. It’s sustainable, evidence-based, and meant to last.

Samantha Cunningham, APRN
Dec 16, 20252 min read


World Menopause Day: Six Habits That Actually Help
The International Menopause Society’s 2025 World Menopause Day theme highlights lifestyle medicine—the daily habits that shape how you feel during menopause and beyond. From nutrition and movement to sleep, stress, relationships, and avoiding harmful habits, small changes add up. You don’t need a total overhaul—just steady steps toward feeling like yourself again.

Samantha Cunningham, APRN
Oct 22, 20254 min read


The “Window of Vulnerability” in Menopause: What It Means for Your Mental Health
The menopause transition is more than hot flashes—it’s a hormonal rollercoaster that can impact mood and mental health. Research shows women are at higher risk for depression during this time, especially if they’ve had it before, struggle with sleep, anxiety, or big life stressors. The good news? With screening, lifestyle support, therapy, and sometimes hormones or medication, you don’t have to navigate this window of vulnerability alone.

Samantha Cunningham, APRN
Oct 10, 20253 min read


It’s Not You, It’s Your Estrogen: Why Your UTIs, IC, and Pain with Sex Might Actually Be Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Menopause doesn’t just cause hot flashes—it can hit your bladder and vagina like a stealthy ninja. Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) affects nearly half of peri- and postmenopausal women and is often misdiagnosed as UTIs or IC. Symptoms like vaginal dryness, pain with sex, and urinary urgency stem from estrogen loss—but the good news? GSM is treatable, and low-dose vaginal estrogen is safe and effective.

Samantha Cunningham, APRN
May 29, 20253 min read


Menopause Affects 100% of Women. So Why Isn’t It Funded Like It Matters?
Menopause affects 100% of women. So why does it get less than 5% of the funding breast cancer does? It’s time to talk about it.

Samantha Cunningham, APRN
Mar 31, 20253 min read



Samantha Cunningham, APRN
Feb 19, 20253 min read


Hormones & Heart Health: A Love Story
Hormones & heart health are connected! Learn how estrogen & testosterone protect your heart- & what happens when they decline. #Hearthealth

Samantha Cunningham, APRN
Feb 14, 20253 min read


Estrogen: How its Influence (and Loss) is Felt
Estrogen does more than regulate periods—it supports your brain, bones, and heart. When it drops, symptoms hit hard, but therapy helps!

Samantha Cunningham, APRN
Feb 5, 20252 min read


My Journey to Hormone Therapy: Menopause Symptoms to Relief
My journey through menopause was anything but easy—but it led me to reclaim my health, my hormones, and my passion for helping women

Samantha Cunningham, APRN
Jan 29, 20254 min read


Debunking Myths About Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Don’t let hormone myths keep you in the dark. Learn the truth about menopause, hormone therapy, and how to reclaim your health confidently.

Samantha Cunningham, APRN
Jan 22, 20254 min read
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