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I'm a therapist who helps women navigate midlife transitions when you suddenly can't tolerate anyone's bullshit.
Writer, editor, journalist, and author. Debut memoir (Numb, Party of One) hits shelves in February 2027. As seen in HuffPost, Bustle, CNN, NBC, Food & Wine, The Daily Beast, YourTango, and Medium.
PA-C, PhD. ER + integrative medicine. Helping you decode labs, understand root causes, and confidently advocate for your health. Writing about women's health, grief, cancer, and the truth about healing.
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