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Stefanie Glenn, DNP, ANP-BC, ACNP-BC, FAANP

Founder, Wellness Continuum

Dopamine Depletion: The January Health Slump

Dopamine Depletion: The January Health Slump

Explore why January feels exhausting. Understand dopamine depletion and women's health care delays. ...more

January 06, 20265 min read

Why I'm Wishing You a Mediocre Holiday Season

Why I'm Wishing You a Mediocre Holiday Season

Forget the perfect holiday. A candid case for embracing a mediocre holiday season — and why letting go of perfectionism might be the healthiest gift you give yourself this year. ...more

Self Care and Burnout ,Seasonal Wellness &Hormones and Stress

December 09, 2025undefined

The Hidden Cost of Holiday Cheer

The Hidden Cost of Holiday Cheer

Behind the tinsel and traditions, the holidays exact a real physiological toll on women. A clinical look at the hidden health costs of holiday cheer — and how to protect yourself. ...more

November 30, 2025undefined

Holiday Chaos: The User Manual Nobody Asked For

Holiday Chaos: The User Manual Nobody Asked For

A humorous 'user manual' for surviving Thanksgiving and holiday chaos — from defrosting turkeys at 2 a.m. to navigating family politics at the table. ...more

November 24, 2025undefined

Breaking the November Trap: Practical Strategies for Holiday Survival

Breaking the November Trap: Practical Strategies for Holiday Survival

Part two of our November Trap series: practical, evidence-based strategies to break the cycle of holiday burnout before it takes a toll on your health. ...more

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The November Trap: Why Holiday Burnout Starts Before December

The November Trap: Why Holiday Burnout Starts Before December

Holiday burnout doesn't start in December — it starts in November. A clinical look at how the 'performance' of tradition drives cognitive overload, cortisol spikes, and long-term health risks for wome... ...more

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