Ask Jessica, Career Challenges in Midlife, Mental Health in Midlife, Self-Care in Midlife, The Midlife Experience
After a series of challenging and draining life events, a woman in midlife feels stuck in all aspects of her life and struggles to get back into the swing of things. Jessica explains why this woman is experiencing this slump and shares ideas on how to overcome burnout, rediscover motivation, and get back on track. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies
A mother wonders whether her inexperienced teen will be ready for college and what she can do to prepare her daughter so that she is safe and well-equipped to navigate the sexual pressures that can be experienced in college or beyond. Jessica normalizes her daughter’s level of experience and then offers some ways to more fully prepare her for the real world. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all
Ask Jessica, Health and Well-Being in Midlife, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Mental Health in Midlife, Perimenopause, Self-Care in Midlife, The Midlife Experience
A perimenopausal woman struggles with her mood and irritability and wonders whether she should needs hormone replacement therapy or antidepressants during perimenopause. Jessica explains why a doctor might encourage antidepressants over Hormone Replacement Therapy and how to respond, depending on symptoms and feelings about one’s doctor. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to career transitions to parenting teens to sandwich generation
Perimenopausal woman has super low libido and asks whether losing your libido during perimenopause is normal and what she can do about it. Jessica explains why some women experience a decreased (or even non-existent) libido during the midlife transition and what to do about it. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to career transitions to parenting teens to sandwich generation challenges
Ask Jessica, Body Acceptance, Culture of Food, Feeding You, Health and Well-Being in Midlife, Perimenopausal and Menopausal Diet, Perimenopause, The Midlife Experience
A perimenopausal woman feels anxiety about eating holiday foods and gaining weight, but still wants to enjoy the holidays. Jessica offers a mindset shift and then offers suggestions on how to enjoy holiday foods without guilt during perimenopause. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to career transitions to parenting teens to sandwich generation challenges to shifts in marital or life partnerships