Dopamine Depletion: The January Health Slump

Dopamine Depletion: The January Health Slump

Dopamine Depletion: The January Health SlumpStefanie Glenn, DNP, ANP-BC, ACNP-BC, FAANP
Published on: 06/01/2026

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

Why I'm Wishing You a Mediocre Holiday Season

Why I'm Wishing You a Mediocre Holiday Season

Why I'm Wishing You a Mediocre Holiday SeasonStefanie Glenn, DNP, ANP-BC, ACNP-BC, FAANP
Published on: 09/12/2025

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.

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The Hidden Cost of Holiday Cheer

The Hidden Cost of Holiday Cheer

The Hidden Cost of Holiday CheerStefanie Glenn, DNP, ANP-BC, ACNP-BC, FAANP
Published on: 30/11/2025

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.

Holiday Chaos: The User Manual Nobody Asked For

Holiday Chaos: The User Manual Nobody Asked For

Holiday Chaos: The User Manual Nobody Asked ForStefanie Glenn, DNP, ANP-BC, ACNP-BC, FAANP
Published on: 24/11/2025

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