Author: Karen A. Herrera
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Interview with Ann Mracek on Creativity With Purpose
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Ann Mracek on her Creativity With Purpose YouTube channel for a thoughtful conversation about perimenopause, midlife transitions, and the inspiration behind my book Perimenopause Clarity. We discussed why so many women feel confused or unprepared for the hormonal shifts that occur in their 40s and how greater…
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Interview with Randy Stueber on Roadside Journals
Recently, I had the pleasure of joining my friend Randy Stueber on his Roadside Journals YouTube channel for a thoughtful conversation about midlife, women’s health, and the story behind my book Perimenopause Clarity. We discussed why perimenopause often catches women by surprise, how misinformation leaves many searching for answers, and why open, honest conversations about…
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How Desire Changes in Midlife and Why That’s Not a Problem
Somewhere along the way, many of us learned to believe that desire is supposed to be spontaneous, effortless, and slightly reckless. Like it just shows up, taps you on the shoulder, and says, Hey, wanna? And for a long time, it does. Until one day it doesn’t. Instead, desire starts acting… different. Quieter. Slower. Less…
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Perimenopause, Midlife Clarity, and Women’s Health: Jack Canfield Interviews Karen A. Herrera
A Conversation with Jack Canfield on Perimenopause, Intimacy, and Awareness DALLAS, TX — In a recent interview with Jack Canfield, co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul, author Karen A. Herrera discussed perimenopause, midlife hormonal change, and why so many women feel confused, dismissed, or unprepared for this transition. The conversation explored the science, emotional…
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Perimenopause Clarity Earns 5-Star Review from Readers’ Favorite
Dallas, TX Perimenopause Clarity by author Karen Herrera has received a 5-star review from Readers’ Favorite, one of the world’s largest and most respected book review and award organizations, recognizing the book as a thoughtful, practical, and empowering resource for women navigating the often-misunderstood stage of perimenopause. In its review, Readers’ Favorite praised Perimenopause Clarity…
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Faith, the First Step, and Not Seeing the Whole Staircase
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” — Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There are quotes you admire… and then there are quotes that walk beside you. This has been one of mine. Not because it sounds poetic… though it is. Not because it’s famous… though it…
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It’s Not That I Don’t Want You… It’s That My Hormones Changed the Rules
There’s a particular kind of guilt that creeps in when desire changes. It’s quiet. It’s awkward. And it usually shows up right after you think, I love this person… so why does my libido feel like it took early retirement without telling me? You still care. You’re still emotionally connected. You’re still very much in…
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10-Minute Daily Habits to Support Your Hormones in Perimenopause
When you’re navigating perimenopause, everyone suddenly becomes a wellness expert. “Have you tried meditation?” “You should cut out sugar.” “What about this supplement I saw on TikTok?” “My cousin’s coworker’s neighbor swears by celery juice.” Meanwhile, most women can barely remember where they put their phone charger, much less commit to a 47-step morning routine…
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Doctors Told Me It Was Stress. Spoiler: It Was Hormones.
I still remember the exact moment a doctor told me, with the confidence of someone reading a weather report: “It’s probably just stress.” Just. As if my symptoms were an overreaction. As if my body was being dramatic. As if I should simply breathe deeper, think positive thoughts, and go home to drink chamomile tea…
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If Mood Swings Were an Olympic Sport, I’d Have a Medal
Some people wake up in the morning feeling calm, centered, and ready to embrace the day. I wake up and immediately begin my emotional decathlon. Not every day, of course…but enough days that I’ve started mentally awarding myself medals. Because if mood swings were an Olympic sport? I’d be standing on the podium in a…