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Feeling good with yourself goes far beyond than just skin deep. It means loving who you are, inside.

01/06/2026

One of the questions I get asked most is,
“How do you actually work with people?”

So I created this post to make it simple and clear.
My work supports wellness at different levels, but it all comes from the same place,
looking beyond surface solutions and supporting the whole person ✨

• Women navigating midlife changes

• Estheticians who want to go deeper into truly understanding skin and long-term transformation

• Clinics & companies integrating functional wellness

• In-person experiences and pop-up events that bring education into real life.

Different paths. One philosophy.
Root-cause, whole-person wellness.

Take a look through the slides and see what resonates with you.

And if you’re not sure where you fit, that’s okay, just DM me COACH, MENTOR, or CONSULT, and I’ll help guide you.

— Dora 🤍

01/05/2026

A lot of what I share here comes back to this.
When women understand what’s actually happening in their bodies, everything feels less overwhelming, and more workable.

01/02/2026

The future of skin health isn’t about chasing trends.
It’s about understanding biology.

As we move into 2026, skincare is shifting away from “miracle ingredients” and quick fixes, and toward how skin actually functions.

Things like:
• barrier integrity
• cellular communication
• inflammation and stress
• metabolic and hormonal health
• regeneration, not stimulation

This is especially important in midlife, when hormonal shifts change how skin responds to products, treatments, and lifestyle stressors.

Healthy skin isn’t built from hype.
It’s built from systems that work together.
This is the direction skin health is moving, and honestly, it’s long overdue.

Save this if you’re ready for skincare that makes sense.

I’ll be sharing more on what this looks like in practice.

12/29/2025

This year asked me to slow down.

To let go of what no longer fit.
To listen more closely to myself.

Some lessons came with uncertainty.
Others with disappointment.

All of them led me back to alignment.
I’m ending this chapter clearer, more grounded, and deeply connected to what truly matters.
Who I am, how I grow, and what brings me peace.

If this year reshaped you too, you’re not alone 🤍

Which slide resonated most with you?

12/25/2025

May this season bring you moments of stillness, light, and quiet happiness. Merry Christmas from my heart to yours. 🤍🎄

09/18/2025

Stress doesn’t just affect your mood, it can literally steal your hormones.
Here’s what happens 👇

Cholesterol is the backbone of all steroid hormones.

It first converts into pregnenolone, the “mother hormone.”

Pregnenolone is supposed to branch into estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.

But under chronic stress, your brain sends a signal (ACTH) to prioritize cortisol production instead.

This is called Pregnenolone Steal.

That’s why many women in midlife notice changes they can’t explain:

⚡ Fatigue / low energy

🌙 Insomnia or restless sleep

🔥 Hot flashes / night sweats

🧠 Brain fog / poor focus

💔 Low libido

😮‍💨 Anxiety or feeling “on edge”

🌀 Mood swings / irritability

🍽 Weight gain (especially belly)

🦴 Bone or joint aches

🩸 Lab changes (low estrogen/progesterone, high cortisol, high cholesterol)

✨ The takeaway: stress management isn’t just about feeling calm, it’s about protecting your hormones, your metabolism, and your vitality.

👉 Save this for later & share it with a friend who needs to hear it. Follow for more science-backed, simple explanations of midlife wellness and longevity!

09/16/2025

Most women are told metabolism is only about weight… but that’s a very limited view.

In reality, metabolism is your body’s entire energy system, it’s how you convert food into fuel for your brain, your skin, your hormones, your muscles, even your immune system. When it slows or becomes “inflexible,” the effects show up everywhere.

That’s why in perimenopause and menopause, you might notice changes you’ve never seen before:

⚡ Energy crashes you can’t shake
🌙 Trouble staying asleep
🌀 Brain fog and sluggish thinking
📉 Unexpected weight gain around the middle
🧪 And sometimes the biggest red flag, your labs suddenly look different: cholesterol, blood sugar, or A1c levels shifting even though your lifestyle hasn’t.

This isn’t just “aging.” It’s a sign your body has lost metabolic flexibility, the ability to switch smoothly between burning carbs and fat for fuel.

The good news? You can restore it. Simple shifts like:

✅ Eating protein first at meals

✅ Moving your body right after eating (yes, even 10 minutes helps)

✅ Prioritizing deep, consistent sleep

These small but powerful habits retrain your metabolism to work for you again.

Your metabolism is at the center of how you feel every day , and it’s absolutely possible to reset it. 🌿

👉 Save this post to come back to, and follow me here for science-backed, practical steps to rebuild your energy, balance, and vitality in midlife.

01/28/2025

Feel like your skin needs a reset but worried about harsh treatments? 🌿 Let’s clear up the myths about chemical peels for mature skin.

The right peel can transform your skin without the dreaded downtime.💫

The secret? Choosing peels designed to work with your skin—not against it. Mature skin needs special care.
As time passes by, our skin becomes more delicate and less resilient, it needs ingredients that support nourishment and repair.

Not all chemical peels are created equal.
That’s why I love offering Peels. These are no ordinary peels—they’re specially designed to rejuvenate your skin at the cellular level, gently stimulating collagen while keeping inflammation at bay.
The best part? You’ll walk out glowing without the downtime.
Perfect for:

✨ Softening fine lines
✨ Brightening dull, uneven tone
✨ Giving your skin that ‘lit from within’ radiance

If you’re ready to see what these gentle, effective peels can do for your skin, let’s chat! 💬

DM me ‘PEEL’ to learn more. Your glow is waiting! 💖

01/17/2025

Something shifts during midlife, doesn’t it? You start valuing time more, and the little things suddenly feel huge.

For me, it’s been a period of rediscovery, letting go of the unnecessary, saying yes to myself, and focusing on what brings freedom and joy.
It’s also a time when many of us wonder: What’s next for me? That answer can only come from within. And honestly? It’s empowering. 🌟
If you’re feeling this shift, just know, you’re not alone, and there’s so much beauty in what’s ahead.
Midlife is our time to shine. 🌟

What’s been the most surprising part of this stage for you?

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