Stress, Cortisol & Menopause: Why Your Body Feels Different

Dr. Katie O’Brien, MD, MPH, IFMCP

Published on: 01/10/2026

Dr. Katie O’Brien explores how perimenopause and menopause affect the nervous system, cortisol, sleep, stress, and metabolic health—and simple tools to help your body find calm.

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Psychedelics, Mental Health & Consciousness in Midlife

Dr. Katie O’Brien, MD, MPH, IFMCP

Published on: 05/09/2026

Dr. Katie O’Brien explores psychedelics, neuroplasticity, mental health, consciousness, and why this emerging conversation may matter during perimenopause and menopause.

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Testosterone for Women: Benefits for Energy, Mood, Muscle & Longevity

Dr. Katie O’Brien, MD, MPH, IFMCP

Published on: 06/06/2026

Learn why testosterone is essential for women's health. Dr. Katie O'Brien explains how testosterone affects energy, mood, muscle, libido, cognitive function, and healthy aging during perimenopause and menopause.

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Peptides: Hype or Helpful? What Women Need to Know About Peptides and Longevity

Dr. Katie O’Brien, MD, MPH, IFMCP

Published on: 06/06/2026

Are peptides the future of longevity medicine? Learn what Dr. Katie O'Brien wants women to know about peptide therapy, GLP-1 medications, safety, menopause, metabolic health, and healthy aging.

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