Hi, I'm Shelby! I founded the Women's Health 365 Collective so we could build a community for women's health on Substack. Drop a comment below to introduce yourself.
4. Perimenopause health information written by a certified perimenopause educator that won't bore you to tears! The biology of perimenopause packaged as entertainment.
4. Thrive from 45 aims to be a community where free subscribers can find practical insights and empowering stories on health, wellness, and resilience for women in midlife. (Paid subscribers will get access to strategies, tools, and in-depth guides to transform your midlife journey and truly thrive)
Hi Alex! Welcome to the group. I'm so glad you found us. Last week, we started building the Women's Health 365 Collective Directory of women's health on Substack, starting with mental health topics. If you'd like to add an article of yours to the comment section (one or more), feel free. Here's the link: https://womenshealth365.substack.com/i/152375591/directory-of-womens-health-on-substack-mental-health I can feature one of them in an upcoming newsletter. Best, Shelby
Hi everyone! I’m Sam. Shelby, thanks for setting this up, how fantastic of you!
I am a late diagnosed neurodivergent, tenacious midlife struggler, and autistic perimenopausal advocate.
My aim is for my subscribers and readers to come away feeling informed, validated and co-regulated. I am working hard to get the word out on how debilitating perimenopause can be for autistic women, whilst trying to survive this phase and make it out the other side alive.
1) Sam Galloway (she/her)
2) The Autistic Perimenopause: A Temporary Regression
4) In The Autistic Perimenopause: A Temporary Regression I explore what it means to survive “The Change”, when neurologically driven to fear and resist change. I have learnt a lot through my lived experience, and from reaching out to academics/experts about surviving this life transition characterised by sensory overload, burnout and depression.
Welcome, Sam! I'm so glad you're here. Sam is a valuable resource on neurodivergent experiences during perimenopause. This stage of life often amplifies various issues, and that seems to be the case here as well. Whenever I have a question in order to help a client or for my own knowledge, Sam is my "go-to" person. She always responds thoughtfully and graciously. Almost once a week I refer someone to her. If you want to learn more or are struggling yourself, I encourage you to reach out to Sam. ~ Shelby
Small world! So I am actually going to be switching everything to Substack, including my podcast, which I am putting on hiatus for a short time for the transition. I am also launching a digital comprehensive guide to post menopause sexual function which will be exclusively on Substack.. Working with a designer now and getting ready to launch early in 2025. still figuring Substack out, but it seems like the right place for me.
That's very exciting news! You'll love it here, and it's a safe place to share information. You'll quickly gain subscribers and popularity. I'm in Chicagoland and very familiar with your work and commitment to making this information accessible, so you can count on the Women's Health 365 Collective to help get the word out. If you have any Substack questions, feel free to DM me. If I don't know the answer, I can point you in the right direction. Although the Collective is newly created (because Substack doesn't have a category for women's health), I've been writing my original publication for 6 months, so I can offer my personal experience. Best, Shelby
Dr. Streicher, it is a pleasure and an honor to have you join us. You've made women's health a priority for a long time and are the preeminent menopause and sexual medicine physician expert.
I met you in person recently at The Menopause Society meeting. I talked with you and Donna Klassen about your recent webinar with Dr. Milhouse, which I attended. I shared the story with Dr. Milhouse just this week, and she appreciated you mentioning her to Let's Talk Menopause.
I write about strategies for improving health and well-being for women aged 40+ in the sandwich generation facing perimenopause and autoimmune challenges. The content provides evidence-based tools for enhancing energy levels, building resilience, and achieving restful sleep.
Hi Jill! Wow, you've been a Substacker for two years. That's very impressive. I'm so glad that things are going well for you, and welcome to the group. If you've written any mental health-related articles (I see you have a link for Burnout), feel free to post them in the Call for Publications: Women's Mental Health post I published on Monday. I think I'll make a topic specifically for autoimmune conditions since they appear frequently in women, especially in midlife.
Thanks so much. I've been writing for 19+ months now, so under two years. But I've really focused on being consistent over that period of time. I've experimented with different formats (and will continue to do so).
That is fantastic that you're going to create space for autoimmune. I mean, it's unfortunate that it is so prevalent but since it is, I'd rather people have a better experience than what I had when I was diagnosed.
PS -- I'll post in the mental health thread the link to the Burnout stories. DM me if you'd be up for a live chat sometime.
Hi all! I'm Caitlin and I write a lot about mental health (though I haven't yet here on Substack so much, being a relative newbie - but over on Medium I have lots of Mental Health content! That I'm going to be bringing over here mostly in podcast form). I look forward to reading the content in this publication - thanks so much Shelby for starting it up! What an amazing idea! :)
Hi, I'm Sheila! I founded the Menstrual Health 101 so I can build an inclusive community where we have open, honest conversations about periods, birth control, sex, and female body literacy. I am very excited about the Women's Health 365 Collective, thanks for starting this Shelby!
4. I share insights on fertility awareness, menstrual health, and body literacy, along with updates on my personal journey as a Brown Shia Ismaili Muslim woman and Fertility Awareness Educator.
Hi Sheila! Welcome to the group. What an important topic from a perspective we don't often hear about. I look forward to learning from you and getting to know you better. I know one Portuguese word so I'll use it here - Obrigado for being a part of the group! ~ Shelby
Hi, i am really looking forward to learning from your women,s health collective. As an elder crone i am really interested in learning and sharing about best practices for keeping a healthy, juicy and happy yoni.... as well as learning more about best practices for keeping flexible and strong in the final few decades of life. Thank you for bring this project forward.🫶🤸♀️💞🌏
Hi Simple Abundance for all! I gave you a heart yesterday to let you know I read your welcome, but am doing the circle back around thing to welcome you to the collective and let you know I'm happy you're here. Thanks for signing up and being a part of the group!
4. TELL US what your publication is about in 1 - 2 sentences
Menopause is Inevitable; Suffering is Optional. Ayurveda, an ancient powerful profound medical system, translates into accessible, everyday practices for peri-post menopausal women - from seasonal routines and herbs, movement to healing foods, oils, and breath work that are sustainable. (My cats insist we include some Sanskrit in every post, They’re rather particular 😽.)
Welcome, Chitra! I'm grateful that you're here. As an Ayurvedic Doctor you will have so much insight on how best we can all support ourselves and align our energy during this major adjustment period. I've been reading your work and I resonate with so much of what you say. Although my specialty is Western health and medicine, I love learning about this area and applying these approaches to my life. Ancient wisdom is powerful.
Thanks Shelby! I just sent you a private chat relating to your work and how we can potentially work together. I get inspired by questions and what others write all the time. Let me know what you think. 😻
Shelby, thank you for creating this space! I’m Kristi—a writer, mother, and journalist who re-examined my relationship with food, exercise, and my body after my two of my children faced eating disorders. I share my experiences—and those of other women—to inspire and empower women in midlife and beyond.
4. Real conversations and empowering guidance to help midlife women redefine health beyond diets and restriction, and find liberation through radical self-love.
Hi Everyone. I'm Jess Mujica, menstrual cycle awareness educator and cycle mentor in the United States. I am a research enthusiast at heart and I've been studying all things menstrual cycle related for over five years. Excited to be part of the huge network!
4. This is all things menstrual cycle. It's not just about ovulation and menstruation. I cover topics on discovering each new phase of the entire cycle from optimizing exercise, choosing nutrient dense food, self care, and understanding what our hormones are telling us about ourselves. When is the best time in my cycle to take an exam, sing karaoke, learn a new skill, sit in silence? The cycle holds these answers.
The party has officially started... Jess is here! Jess wrote the Note that sparked this collective idea and got my brain fired up. One of the most important things of being a women is understanding your menstrual cycle and the hidden messages your body is trying to tell you throughout the month. Jess knows all of the secrets! I wish I had paid better attention to my body before reaching perimenopause. It would have made the adjustment that much easier. ~ Shelby
4. Where politics and healthcare mix - because women's healthcare is politics! It's about empowering women through honest conversations, where personal stories meet expert advice to encourage women to thrive on their own terms
Hi Elizabeth! I'm so glad that you're here. You're a great fit for the women's health politics category (and menopause) with your years of experience being a menopause advocate. You may be new here on Substack, but you're already making a difference. Best of luck with State of Her! ~ Shelby
4. It’s a sex-positive Substack for women who are craving an expansive vision for their intimate lives. It’s follows my journey from a sexless marriage to a new relationship, where I tracked every sexual episode for a year and somehow reached 3000 orgasms!
Welcome, Rebecca! This is an important conversation for all women, but especially middle age women who sometimes just give up on the whole business. There was a time I felt the same way, but it's possible to reclaim it by being open to new experiences and knowledge. Looking forward to learning more from you. ~ Shelby
4. The place to stop disconnecting with food and start connecting with life. Insights on binge eating - helping you understand why you binge, how to stop, and how to become a Peaceful Eater.
Hi, I'm Shelby! I founded the Women's Health 365 Collective so we could build a community for women's health on Substack. Drop a comment below to introduce yourself.
1. Shelby Tutty
2. THE PERIPROFESSIONAL
3. https://theperiprofessional.substack.com/
4. Perimenopause health information written by a certified perimenopause educator that won't bore you to tears! The biology of perimenopause packaged as entertainment.
Hi, I'm Alex! I’m a women’s health advocate and mental health coach with a background in health leadership.
1. Alex Coupe
2. Thrive from 45
3. https://alexandracoupe.substack.com/
4. Thrive from 45 aims to be a community where free subscribers can find practical insights and empowering stories on health, wellness, and resilience for women in midlife. (Paid subscribers will get access to strategies, tools, and in-depth guides to transform your midlife journey and truly thrive)
Hi Alex! Welcome to the group. I'm so glad you found us. Last week, we started building the Women's Health 365 Collective Directory of women's health on Substack, starting with mental health topics. If you'd like to add an article of yours to the comment section (one or more), feel free. Here's the link: https://womenshealth365.substack.com/i/152375591/directory-of-womens-health-on-substack-mental-health I can feature one of them in an upcoming newsletter. Best, Shelby
Hi everyone! I’m Sam. Shelby, thanks for setting this up, how fantastic of you!
I am a late diagnosed neurodivergent, tenacious midlife struggler, and autistic perimenopausal advocate.
My aim is for my subscribers and readers to come away feeling informed, validated and co-regulated. I am working hard to get the word out on how debilitating perimenopause can be for autistic women, whilst trying to survive this phase and make it out the other side alive.
1) Sam Galloway (she/her)
2) The Autistic Perimenopause: A Temporary Regression
3) https://samgallowayaudhd.substack.com/
4) In The Autistic Perimenopause: A Temporary Regression I explore what it means to survive “The Change”, when neurologically driven to fear and resist change. I have learnt a lot through my lived experience, and from reaching out to academics/experts about surviving this life transition characterised by sensory overload, burnout and depression.
Welcome, Sam! I'm so glad you're here. Sam is a valuable resource on neurodivergent experiences during perimenopause. This stage of life often amplifies various issues, and that seems to be the case here as well. Whenever I have a question in order to help a client or for my own knowledge, Sam is my "go-to" person. She always responds thoughtfully and graciously. Almost once a week I refer someone to her. If you want to learn more or are struggling yourself, I encourage you to reach out to Sam. ~ Shelby
Oh I’m always here! (I should see someone about my screen use 🤔 😹)
Thanks for your kind words xx
Lauren Streicher MD
Substack: Dr. Streicher’s Inside Info
@DrStreicher
I am a gynecologist, professor, author, podcaster, menopause and sexual medicine expert.
Looking forward to be part of the substack community.
Small world! So I am actually going to be switching everything to Substack, including my podcast, which I am putting on hiatus for a short time for the transition. I am also launching a digital comprehensive guide to post menopause sexual function which will be exclusively on Substack.. Working with a designer now and getting ready to launch early in 2025. still figuring Substack out, but it seems like the right place for me.
That's very exciting news! You'll love it here, and it's a safe place to share information. You'll quickly gain subscribers and popularity. I'm in Chicagoland and very familiar with your work and commitment to making this information accessible, so you can count on the Women's Health 365 Collective to help get the word out. If you have any Substack questions, feel free to DM me. If I don't know the answer, I can point you in the right direction. Although the Collective is newly created (because Substack doesn't have a category for women's health), I've been writing my original publication for 6 months, so I can offer my personal experience. Best, Shelby
Dr. Streicher, it is a pleasure and an honor to have you join us. You've made women's health a priority for a long time and are the preeminent menopause and sexual medicine physician expert.
I met you in person recently at The Menopause Society meeting. I talked with you and Donna Klassen about your recent webinar with Dr. Milhouse, which I attended. I shared the story with Dr. Milhouse just this week, and she appreciated you mentioning her to Let's Talk Menopause.
Welcome!
~ Shelby Tutty
Hi, I'm Jill Consor Beck (@golong).
Name of Substack: Go Long
https://golong.substack.com
I write about strategies for improving health and well-being for women aged 40+ in the sandwich generation facing perimenopause and autoimmune challenges. The content provides evidence-based tools for enhancing energy levels, building resilience, and achieving restful sleep.
And thank you, Shelby.
Hi Jill! Wow, you've been a Substacker for two years. That's very impressive. I'm so glad that things are going well for you, and welcome to the group. If you've written any mental health-related articles (I see you have a link for Burnout), feel free to post them in the Call for Publications: Women's Mental Health post I published on Monday. I think I'll make a topic specifically for autoimmune conditions since they appear frequently in women, especially in midlife.
Thanks so much. I've been writing for 19+ months now, so under two years. But I've really focused on being consistent over that period of time. I've experimented with different formats (and will continue to do so).
That is fantastic that you're going to create space for autoimmune. I mean, it's unfortunate that it is so prevalent but since it is, I'd rather people have a better experience than what I had when I was diagnosed.
PS -- I'll post in the mental health thread the link to the Burnout stories. DM me if you'd be up for a live chat sometime.
Hi all! I'm Caitlin and I write a lot about mental health (though I haven't yet here on Substack so much, being a relative newbie - but over on Medium I have lots of Mental Health content! That I'm going to be bringing over here mostly in podcast form). I look forward to reading the content in this publication - thanks so much Shelby for starting it up! What an amazing idea! :)
Hi, I'm Sheila! I founded the Menstrual Health 101 so I can build an inclusive community where we have open, honest conversations about periods, birth control, sex, and female body literacy. I am very excited about the Women's Health 365 Collective, thanks for starting this Shelby!
1. Sheila Habib
2. Menstrual Health 101
3. https://sheilanaturalfertility.substack.com/
4. I share insights on fertility awareness, menstrual health, and body literacy, along with updates on my personal journey as a Brown Shia Ismaili Muslim woman and Fertility Awareness Educator.
Hi Sheila! Welcome to the group. What an important topic from a perspective we don't often hear about. I look forward to learning from you and getting to know you better. I know one Portuguese word so I'll use it here - Obrigado for being a part of the group! ~ Shelby
Thanks a lot Shelby 😊 I’m very happy to join the group eheh
Hi, i am really looking forward to learning from your women,s health collective. As an elder crone i am really interested in learning and sharing about best practices for keeping a healthy, juicy and happy yoni.... as well as learning more about best practices for keeping flexible and strong in the final few decades of life. Thank you for bring this project forward.🫶🤸♀️💞🌏
Hi Simple Abundance for all! I gave you a heart yesterday to let you know I read your welcome, but am doing the circle back around thing to welcome you to the collective and let you know I'm happy you're here. Thanks for signing up and being a part of the group!
Thanks Shelby for the invite. Excited for the collaboration potentials, community and learning opportunities.
Here's my Intro:
1. Chitra Eder - Ayurvedic Doctor
2. Your PUBLICATION’S NAME - The Art of Menopausing - Hidden in Plain Sight
3. Post your PUBLICATION’S LINK https://artofmenopausing.substack.com/
4. TELL US what your publication is about in 1 - 2 sentences
Menopause is Inevitable; Suffering is Optional. Ayurveda, an ancient powerful profound medical system, translates into accessible, everyday practices for peri-post menopausal women - from seasonal routines and herbs, movement to healing foods, oils, and breath work that are sustainable. (My cats insist we include some Sanskrit in every post, They’re rather particular 😽.)
Welcome, Chitra! I'm grateful that you're here. As an Ayurvedic Doctor you will have so much insight on how best we can all support ourselves and align our energy during this major adjustment period. I've been reading your work and I resonate with so much of what you say. Although my specialty is Western health and medicine, I love learning about this area and applying these approaches to my life. Ancient wisdom is powerful.
Thanks Shelby! I just sent you a private chat relating to your work and how we can potentially work together. I get inspired by questions and what others write all the time. Let me know what you think. 😻
Shelby, thank you for creating this space! I’m Kristi—a writer, mother, and journalist who re-examined my relationship with food, exercise, and my body after my two of my children faced eating disorders. I share my experiences—and those of other women—to inspire and empower women in midlife and beyond.
1. Kristi Koeter
2. Almost Sated
3. https://www.almostsated.com
4. Real conversations and empowering guidance to help midlife women redefine health beyond diets and restriction, and find liberation through radical self-love.
Thanks for joining us, Kristi! I’m glad you’re here. Very powerful topics that you write about that so many women can resonate with. ~ Shelby
Hi Everyone. I'm Jess Mujica, menstrual cycle awareness educator and cycle mentor in the United States. I am a research enthusiast at heart and I've been studying all things menstrual cycle related for over five years. Excited to be part of the huge network!
1. Jess Mujica
2. Go With The Flow: Women's Cycle Awareness
3. https://womenscycleawareness.substack.com/
4. This is all things menstrual cycle. It's not just about ovulation and menstruation. I cover topics on discovering each new phase of the entire cycle from optimizing exercise, choosing nutrient dense food, self care, and understanding what our hormones are telling us about ourselves. When is the best time in my cycle to take an exam, sing karaoke, learn a new skill, sit in silence? The cycle holds these answers.
The party has officially started... Jess is here! Jess wrote the Note that sparked this collective idea and got my brain fired up. One of the most important things of being a women is understanding your menstrual cycle and the hidden messages your body is trying to tell you throughout the month. Jess knows all of the secrets! I wish I had paid better attention to my body before reaching perimenopause. It would have made the adjustment that much easier. ~ Shelby
Hi I'm Elizabeth, a journalist, politician and menopause activist in the UK and a very new Substack writer.
2. State of Her
3. https://stateofher.substack.com/
4. Where politics and healthcare mix - because women's healthcare is politics! It's about empowering women through honest conversations, where personal stories meet expert advice to encourage women to thrive on their own terms
Hi Elizabeth! I'm so glad that you're here. You're a great fit for the women's health politics category (and menopause) with your years of experience being a menopause advocate. You may be new here on Substack, but you're already making a difference. Best of luck with State of Her! ~ Shelby
1. Rebecca Ferguson
2. 3000 Orgasms
3. https://open.substack.com/pub/becfergo
4. It’s a sex-positive Substack for women who are craving an expansive vision for their intimate lives. It’s follows my journey from a sexless marriage to a new relationship, where I tracked every sexual episode for a year and somehow reached 3000 orgasms!
Thank you again for the very warm welcome, Shelby
Welcome, Rebecca! This is an important conversation for all women, but especially middle age women who sometimes just give up on the whole business. There was a time I felt the same way, but it's possible to reclaim it by being open to new experiences and knowledge. Looking forward to learning more from you. ~ Shelby
I love that you've create this space Shelby! Excited to connect with others here doing this important work in the world.
1. Jane Pilger
2. The Peaceful Eater
3. https://janepilger.substack.com/
4. The place to stop disconnecting with food and start connecting with life. Insights on binge eating - helping you understand why you binge, how to stop, and how to become a Peaceful Eater.