Rooted & Resilient

Stories, Science & Support from the VWJ Wellness Blog

✨ Welcome to Rooted & Resilient:
Stories, science, and soul-nourishing support for women ready to feel like themselves again.

This is your go-to space for real talk on hormones, mental wellness, nervous system care, burnout recovery, and the daily dance of showing up for yourself, even when life feels like a lot.


Whether you’re sipping coffee in your PJs or sneaking in a moment of quiet before everyone wakes up, you’ll find honest insights, helpful tools, and a reminder that you’re not alone on this journey.

Start where you are. Stay as long as you like. You’re home here.

The Elephant in Midlife Wellness

The Elephant in Midlife Wellness

If you’re doing everything right but still feel tired, foggy, or off, this blog explores why pushing harder stops working and what your body may need instead. ...more

Wellness

January 22, 20262 min read

Why Breakfast Supports Mood, Hormones & Energy in Midlife

Why Breakfast Supports Mood, Hormones & Energy in Midlife

Feeling off in the morning? Learn how breakfast supports hormone balance, cortisol regulation, and mood in midlife, and why nourishment works better than restriction for sustainable energy. ...more

Wellness

January 15, 20262 min read

Why Rest Doesn’t Work When Your Nervous System Feels Unsafe

Why Rest Doesn’t Work When Your Nervous System Feels Unsafe

Feeling off in January? Learn why nervous system safety and gut–brain support matter more than willpower for burnout recovery, hormone balance, and sustainable energy in midlife. ...more

Wellness

January 07, 20263 min read

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