I discovered functional medicine by accident — and it changed the way I saw health, symptoms, and the power of listening. But when I started working with women in midlife, I noticed something was missing.

They’d done it all: the detoxes, diets, supplements. And still didn’t feel better. What functional medicine often overlooks is the one thing at the root of it all for women 40 and up: hormones.

Hormone therapy isn’t just about symptom relief—it’s about reclaiming your energy, clarity, and calm. In this post, Emily Sadri, WHNP, shares the truth about HRT, why timing matters, and how to support your whole body—not just your hormones—in midlife and beyond.

Birth control as hormone therapy? It’s a common message in today’s menopause conversation—but it’s misleading and, frankly, lazy. In this post, we unpack the truth about hormonal physiology in midlife, why the pill isn’t the solution, and what real, supportive care should look like.

Perimenopause isn’t just a hormone shift — it’s a whole-body stress response. In this personal reflection, Emily Sadri, NP, shares how burnout led her to reimagine support in midlife. Because you weren’t meant to push through this alone.

What does it really take to stay steady in the chaos of midlife? For Emily, it’s not just mindset—it’s hormones, sleep, nutrition, joy, and movement. Here’s her go-to stack for building true resilience from the inside out.

Rigid menopause guidelines don’t reflect the full midlife experience. Here’s why real healing happens when we listen to women—and trust what we hear.

After age 35, our hormones naturally begin to decline, marking the transition into perimenopause. And with this hormonal aging often comes a frustrating mix of symptoms: weight gain, brain fog, stress intolerance, and more.

From birthwork to hormone care, Emily shares how midwifery shaped her mission to offer women the personalized, compassionate support they deserve in midlife—and why it’s long overdue.

The old five-year HRT rule was based on flawed data. Here’s what the research really says—and why at Aurelia, we believe in a personalized, long-term approach to hormone care.

There’s a lot of confusion around BHRT and FDA approval. Here’s what bio-identical really means—and why understanding the difference matters for your midlife care.

Tired of being yelled at by wellness influencers and menopause “experts”? Same. Here’s why the noise is getting louder—and how to tune it out and trust yourself again.

Most conventional doctors aren’t trained to test for - or treat - these changes. They look for disease, not dysfunction. They rely on broad, outdated lab ranges. You’re told your results are “normal,” but you know that can’t be true. 

There’s a better way. Comprehensive hormone and metabolic testing can tell the real story of what’s happening in your body, and give you a roadmap to feel like yourself again.

Exhausted, overwhelmed, and not sure why? It might be your HPA axis. Learn how chronic stress affects your hormones—and how to restore energy, calm, and clarity in midlife.

If your labs are “normal” but you feel anything but, you’re not alone. Learn which hormone tests actually matter in midlife—and why symptoms are just as important as numbers.

The most common concern I hear every day is “but is it safe?”. For most of our mothers, hormone therapy wasn’t an option, or it was taken away. My own mother was 50 when the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) headlines hit in 2002, and like millions of other women, she was never given the chance to start hormones. That moment changed the trajectory of midlife medicine, but the story was not what it seemed.

Postpartum and overwhelmed, Emily Sadri, NP, began questioning everything she knew about blood sugar, hormones, and midlife metabolism. This piece shares the personal experience that reshaped her clinical approach—and why GLP-1 medications are about so much more than weight loss.

Creamy, naturally sweet, and blender-ready—this easy cashew milk is my go-to for matcha, smoothies, and more. No soaking, no straining, no fuss.

A cozy, nutrient-packed Instant Pot recipe that’s perfect for reset days or runny noses. It’s my go-to when I need something easy, healing, and family-approved.

Hormone loss isn’t a minor inconvenience—it’s a major health risk. Learn why the old “lowest effective dose” advice is outdated, and what a smarter, more supportive approach to menopause care really looks like.