One of the greatest lessons from my 40s? The most attractive thing I own isn't in my closet. It's my confidence. It took years to build, and I'm not giving it away for anyone's opinion. ✨ #LessonsFromMy40s #womenover40

Returning to work after a few days off should count as a cardio workout. 😂 #womenover40 #healthcareworker

I used to fight sleep. Now I fight for it. Anyone else been up since 2:30am and is on the struggle bus today? What time did your internal clock wake you up today? #womenover40 #perimenopause #healthcareworker

My bed says, "Stay." My paycheck says, "Go." Unfortunately... my paycheck wins every time. 😂 Anyone else having this daily argument with their alarm clock? ☕️ #womenover40 #healthcareworker

One of the best things my 40s gave me? Realizing that other people's opinions are **not** my permission. I don't need approval to be myself, try something new, set boundaries, or live a life that feels right for me. That freedom has been one of the greatest gifts of this decade.

Self care is necessary. Making a homemade matcha is on my list of ways to treat myself. This one with homemade blueberry syrup is one of my favorites so far! #matcha #blueberrymatcha

July 2022 my then 42 year old husband had a stroke while standing right in front of me in the kitchen. One minute he was singing and dancing while doing the dishes and the next he couldn’t communicate, form words, or use or feel the right side of his body. I put him in the car and sped over to the