Er. Erin Foley

Why the Holidays Can Drain Your Energy (And How to Stop It)

If you’ve been feeling more tired, unmotivated, or just a little “off” this time of year, you’re not alone, and no, it’s not because you’re lazy! I see this all the time with the women I work with in my functional medicine and health coaching practice. Energy dips...

Navigating Holiday Stress without Losing Your Sanity

The holidays can bring a special kind of chaos. Joy and connection are real, but so are the long to do lists, crowded schedules, emotional pressure, and that feeling that everyone needs something from you at the same time. Many women in my functional medicine and...

Lost Your Mojo? Your Hormones Might Be the Reason!

Lost your Mojo? It’s not your age, it’s your hormones and your stress chemistry! Do you ever wake up and think, “Where did my spark go?” You’re not depressed, not sick, not even necessarily exhausted, but something just feels off. The motivation you used to have?...

Why Estrogen Balance Matters

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for me, it’s personal. Last year, I heard the words no woman ever wants to hear: “You have breast cancer."  It was early stage, and I’m deeply grateful that after my lumpectomy and radiation, I’m now cancer-free. But that...

Willpower Isn’t Your Problem—Hormones Are

Why Your Hormones Don’t Care About Willpower Do you ever feel like you “just don’t have the discipline” to stick to healthy habits anymore? Maybe you start strong on Monday, but by Thursday you’re reaching for sugar or skipping your workout. Or do you stick with...

Weight Loss After 40 Isn’t About Calories — It’s About Hormones

Why Calorie Counting Doesn’t Work for Women Over 40 If you’re a woman in your 40s or 50s and feel like you’re doing everything right — cutting calories, eating less, exercising more — yet the scale won’t budge, you are not alone. So many women I work with share this...

Are You Getting Enough Protein for Hormone Health?

5 Surprising Truths About Protein That Every Woman Should Know Protein isn’t just for fitness goals—it’s foundational for women’s health, especially after 35. If you’ve been feeling tired, noticing changes in your weight, mood, energy, or struggling with cravings, it...

Craving Clues & What They Really Mean

Do you ever wonder why you’re craving chocolate at 3PM… chips after dinner… or carbs all day long? You’re not alone—and no, it’s not just stress or a lack of willpower. 👉 Your cravings are actually clues—powerful messages from your body asking for something deeper....

What You Can Control (Even When Life Feels Like Too Much)

When Life Feels Like Too Much—Start Here Let’s be real. The world has been heavy lately. I hear this from women I talk to in my functional medicine and health coaching practice, who are struggling with stress and how it's affecting their health and life. Add in the...

My Favorite Sleep Hacks After 40 (and What I Personally Use)

Let’s talk about sleep—because if you're a woman over 40, chances are good it's not as easy as it used to be. I hear this constantly from clients: “I can fall asleep, but I wake up wired at 2am.” “My brain just won’t shut off.” “I’m exhausted but can’t stay asleep.” I...