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The Live Aligned Blog


6 Non-Negotiables for Perimenopause and Menopause: Protect Your Mental Health and Thrive in This New Season of Life
Perimenopause and menopause can feel overwhelming. Hot flashes. Mood swings. Brain fog. Sleepless nights. Anxiety. Weight changes. It’s easy to believe the cultural lie that this stage of life is a curse, something you just have to “endure.” But here’s the truth: perimenopause and menopause don’t have to be the end of your energy, vitality, or joy. They can be a doorway. A transition into becoming the woman you’ve always wanted to be, the one who honors her own needs, sets bo

Cortney Harden, MSW, LCSW
Aug 26, 20255 min read


Is That Nightly Glass of Wine or Weekend Cocktail Sabotaging Your Wellness Goals? -- I Gotch You!
It's so common for many of us to reach for a glass of wine at the end of a long day or rely on a cocktail at social gatherings to ease anxiety and fit in. While this can feel helpful in the moment, it might not align with your personal values and goals for a healthier, more balanced life. As an integrative therapist, I specialize in mind-body therapies and behavioral techniques to help you reduce or eliminate alcohol from your life. Not because you have a drinking problem, bu

Cortney Harden, MSW, LCSW
May 14, 20243 min read
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