A FEW USEFUL THINGS
Resources for everyday life.
A collection of helpful resources, practical tools, and everyday favorites I’ve discovered along the way.
01 Learn & Explore02 Free Tools03 Everyday Favorites04 Business Tools
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Learn & Explore
People I learn from
Professionals, websites, and channels I’ve found interesting and helpful while learning more about midlife health and well-being. No sponsorships or affiliations, just genuine recommendations.
Menopause & hormones
Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Board-certified OB-GYN and Certified Menopause Practitioner through The Menopause Society.
She has a way of explaining what’s happening to us during menopause that makes you feel understood, not dismissed, and she gives real options for managing the symptoms.
Strength & aging well
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
Board-certified family physician with training in geriatric medicine, focused on skeletal muscle as the key to healthy aging.
Her work is what finally got me to take strength training seriously in my 50s. I wish I had found her in my 30’s or 40’s.
ADHD & everyday focus
Dr. Sasha Hamdani
Board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in ADHD and lives with it herself.
She’s the one who finally made my ADHD diagnosis at 55 make sense. Her videos connected the dots on a lifetime of struggling with executive function.
Menopause, hormones & ADHD
Dr. Jolene Brighten
Board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist, certified menopause specialist, and author of a new book called ADHD and Women.
She explains why so many women with ADHD are overlooked or misdiagnosed, and how it often shows up differently in women than in men.
Strength & aging well
Gary Brecka
Human biologist, biohacker, and host of The Ultimate Human podcast.
He’s wicked smart about how the human body works, and he explains it in a way anyone can follow. I learn something from every episode.
Nervous system & Healling
Sarah Baldwin, SEP
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner trained in Polyvagal interventions, focused on nervous system regulation, trauma resolution, attachment, and parts work.
I found her podcast, You Make Sense, on YouTube. Her videos on parts work and how the nervous system works were a big part of my recovery from burnout after I retired
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Free Tools
A little help getting organized
Simple tools I’ve created to help make planning, organizing, and everyday decisions a little easier.
Free · Notion template
Focus Planner
A calm, simple planner for keeping track of priorities without the overwhelm. Free Notion account required. Click ‘Duplicate’ to save your own copy.
Free · Planning tool
Retirement Calculator
A simple way to see where you stand and plan the next chapter with more confidence.
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Everyday Favorites
Things I’ve found helpful
Every item here earned its spot for one reason: it takes a step out of my day. When you struggle with executive function like I do, fewer steps can make all the difference.
*Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links below are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only share things I actually use.
Home
Dash Rapid Egg Cooker
Following Dr. Lyon’s advice on getting enough protein, I keep hard-boiled eggs on hand for snacks. This makes a batch with no stove-watching and no stress.
Wellness
Hilma Daily Fiber + Digestive Enzymes
After months of digestive issues, my GI doctor found the cause was simply not enough fiber. Now I take this daily, and it’s one easy step.
Self-care
Apollo Neuro
I wear it all day, every day, on a set schedule. It’s become an effortless part of keeping my nervous system calm.
Everyday
Conair InfinitiPRO Blow Dryer Brush
After my hair air dries partway, this smooths and finishes it in one step. No round brush and dryer juggling, and no extra products needed.
*Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor, and nothing here is medical advice. Please talk with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement or wellness routine.
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Business Tools
Building something of my own
The tools and resources I use to run this site and build an online business in midlife. I’m putting this list together now, so check back soon.
*Disclaimer: Some links below are referral links. If you sign up through them, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. I only share tools I actually use.
20% off · Web hosting
Hostinger
The web host I use to run this site. It made getting started with WordPress simple, even as a beginner. Use my link for 20% off your first purchase.
AI images & video
Higgsfield
The AI tool I use to create images and short videos for this site and social media, without a camera crew or design skills.
Social media
Blotato
Where I schedule and repurpose my posts across platforms, so one idea can show up everywhere without hours of extra work.
AI assistant
Claude
The AI assistant I use behind the scenes to help build this site, organize my ideas, and get unstuck on the technical parts.