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Sunday, 16 March 2025
How to Avoid Attracting What’s Missing in You (New Article)
Tuesday, 11 March 2025
The Sleep-Hormone Link No One’s Talking About
Most women think sleep is just about being 'tired enough.' So they cut caffeine, try meditation, buy blackout curtains—but still wake up at 3 AM, staring at the clock. It's not a "bad habit" thing. It's a hormone thing. Here's what's actually happening: 🧠Estrogen controls REM sleep. Low levels = restless, light sleep. 🔥 Cortisol (your stress hormone) should drop at night. If it spikes instead? You wake up wired and sweating. 💡 Progesterone is your body's natural sedative. When it dips (which happens in perimenopause), you struggle to fall—and stay—asleep. That's why melatonin doesn't help much for perimenopausal sleep issues. It's not the real problem. The fix? You have to reset your hormones. Inside Hormone Harmony Jumpstart, I show you exactly how to do that—without meds, without trial and error, and without another sleepless night. Click to Join me here >>>>> How to Work with Me Best, Dr. Tracy |
Monday, 10 March 2025
It's alive... it's ALIVE!
It's alive... it's ALIVE!In which Mike's Substack comes back to life, I recommend a couple of books, and ramble about a few other things...
Hi friends, I haven’t posted here in quite a while. For those of you who subscribed because you wanted On what, you ask? Well…on depression, happiness, Taoism, horror, books, and much more. I will indeed be rambling. If I start a post with “in my day…”, please feel free to roll your eyes. For now… My wife is on spring break. She and my son are in Florida, visiting her sister. Her sister’s son, daughter-in-law, and grand-kids live in the same town. The kids love the heck out of Danielle (my wife) and Logan (my son). So they are having a wonderful time, and I’m truly happy for them. I really miss them, though. It’s lonely in the Bookhouse this week. What else? Well, I’m re-reading Pet Sematary for the first time in 40 years or so, on the advice of
I’m also reading Waystations of the Deep Night by Marcel Brion. I highly recommend it:
(This book was a gift from a friend. If you’re out there reading this, thank you.) I’ll post again soon. You’re currently a free subscriber to Mike’s Substack. And that’s just fine! But if you want to support me for a very low monthly fee, please become a paid subscriber. Extras are coming soon!
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Thursday, 6 March 2025
Tired but Wired? Here’s Why You Can’t Stay Asleep
2:17 AM. Eyes wide open. Again. I rolled onto my back, stared at the ceiling, and did the thing I swore I wouldn't do—checked the time. My brain took that as an invitation. Suddenly, I was replaying a patient conversation from earlier, stressing over a forgotten email, wondering if I should replay my sleep meditation app again. Meanwhile my boyfriend, Joe? Out cold. I wasn't just awake—I was alert, like I'd downed an espresso at midnight. And the worst part? I knew I'd feel foggy, exhausted, and snappy the next morning. Sound familiar? Here's the thing: your sleep struggles aren't just 'part of aging.' They're biochemical. 👉 Low progesterone? Your brain can't wind down. 👉 Cortisol too high at night? You'll be wired when you should be asleep. 👉 Blood sugar dips overnight? Your body wakes up in a mini stress response. No amount of melatonin is going to fix that. The good news? You can reset your sleep. Once you support your hormones properly, those 2 AM wakeups stop being a thing. I teach this inside Hormone Harmony Jumpstart —a step-by-step way to balance your hormones so you can finally sleep deeply and wake up feeling like yourself again. Click here to learn more → Hormone Harmony Jumpstart To your everlasting health, Dr. Tracy |
Tuesday, 4 March 2025
Struggling with metabolism, bloating, or mood? Your gut may be the culprit.
| If you're gaining weight despite eating the same way… Or feeling more sluggish and foggy than usual… Or wondering why your digestion is suddenly unpredictable… ➡️ Your gut health may need some extra support. On the Staying Ageless podcast, I talked about how  hormonal shifts after menopause change your gut bacteria—and what you can do to regain balance.🎧 Missed it? Listen here 3 Simple Ways to Support Your Gut Today1️⃣ Add More Prebiotic & Probiotic Foods – Think fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, tempeh, and plant based yogurts such as CoCoYo or Culina brands, plus fiber-rich veggies (especially cabbage and radicchio) that nourish your gut bacteria.2️⃣ Consider a Targeted Probiotic – Strains like Akkermansia are key for metabolism and cholesterol balance post-menopause. Pendulum is my preferred brand of post-menopause, metabolism supporting probiotics, available on Fullscript. 3️⃣ Reduce Sugar & Processed Foods – These can fuel the "bad" bacteria that make bloating, cravings, and fatigue worse. ➡️ Want the full breakdown on how to reset your gut and hormones? Tune into my interview on Staying Ageless now! 🎧 Listen here Your gut is the foundation of your health—and when you support it, everything else falls into place. Take care, Dr. Amanda |
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