This Thanksgiving, Skip the Drama—Not the Dessert

Plus, meet the physician reshaping how patients navigate healthcare

View on web New reader? Subscribe November 25, 2025  According to a recent Statista survey, nearly 80% of Americans say they’ll be celebrating Thanksgiving with family this year—and for good reason.  As we move through the phases of midlife, many of us are discovering that family time starts to feel different. Our children may now be grown (or at least growing up), and our relationships with our parents may have softened, shifted or deepened. Suddenly, the conversations at the table aren’t just about school or politics or who’s bringing the pie—they’re about life. Real life. At Flow Space, we talk a lot about transitions. But this season—nestled between the frenzy of fall and the reflective quiet of winter—can offer an unexpectedly tender reset.  It’s a chance to pause, to connect and maybe even to appreciate how far you’ve come. Midlife has a way of reshaping our perspective, not just on ourselves but on our families, too. And if we’re lucky, we get to sit down with the people who helped shape us—and the ones we’re still shaping—and talk, really talk. Wishing you warmth, presence and peace this Thanksgiving season. See you on the other side of the pie. Meet the Physician Redefining What It Means to Be Heard in the Exam Room If you’ve ever walked out of a medical visit feeling dismissed, Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell wants you to know you’re not alone—and you’re not wrong to expect more. A board-certified family physician, nationally recognized speaker, podcast host and founder of Clinicians Who Care, Curry-Winchell is reshaping how patients—especially women in midlife—navigate the healthcare system.  Whether she’s speaking on major stages or sharing everyday strategies online, she’s dedicated to making sure people feel seen, heard and empowered. In a recent interview with Flow Space, Curry-Winchell shares what to ask at your next doctor’s appointment, what inspired her growing advocacy movement and how she protects her peace—one closet reset at a time. What should women in midlife be sure to ask their doctor at their next visit?  At your next visit, before you even go, I'm going to ask you to write down the symptoms or the concerns that you have. That gives you a running list of what you want to talk to your doctor about. Often you may only have 10 to 15 minutes with your doctor, so if you can start with the two things that are concerning [you the most] and then share how it's impacting your quality of life. That is the best thing any woman can do.  You are so passionate about making people feel empowered about their own health. You’re able to do so much and really be a champion for other people, so when you think about what your dream would be for healthcare, what would that look like in the future, five to 10 years from now?  My dream would be to have every person know that their health matters, that they value, that they matter, and the concerns that they have, have the right to be recognized, to be heard and to have answers. So that is my hope as a family medicine doctor. You know, I can only see one patient at a time, but my hope is the passion and the work that I'm putting forward can help as many people as possible to know that your health deserves the best possible care, and if someone isn't giving it to you, they do not deserve your care.   In terms of your own personal health, what’s a morning non-negotiable that you swear by My morning non-negotiable is spending time with myself for five minutes in my closet. That is a time that my kids cannot ask me anything—where their shirts are, where their shoes are. My husband can't ask me any questions, as well. It's a time to reset and refresh and check in with myself. And just say, “How you doing, Bayo? What would you like for the day?” And that is non-negotiable. How do you find flow—that moment, or ability, to be fully immersed and present in the moment—in your life? So, I am intentional when it comes to finding my flow, because life gets really busy, and all of us have meetings, we have different things that we have to answer to. So, how I insert flow into my world is by taking a couple of minutes to just pause and do something that I love to do, whether it's dancing, whether it's singing out loud—even though I can't sing—taking a walk. That is how I put flow into my life, and it helps me go back to what I love to do.  Rewriting the Holidays on Your Own Terms The holidays have a way of amplifying everything—our joy, our stress, our memories. But for many women in midlife, this season also marks something quieter and more profound: a shift in how we choose to show up. It's no longer about keeping up appearances or checking every box on someone else’s list. It’s about finding small but mighty ways to feel like ourselves again—on our own terms. That might mean recognizing emotional triggers before they derail a moment, and instead reaching for “glimmers”—those fleeting flashes of calm or delight that help re-center us. Or maybe it looks like dressing boldly and unapologetically for the family dinner, knowing full well that someone might raise an eyebrow—and not caring one bit. It's choosing to stand in your worth, to take up space, to feel joy without justification. It also means making space for simple pleasures: curling up with a movie that reflects your lived experience, rather than yet another snow-dusted, cookie-cutter romance. Whether you're navigating tension, carving out solo time or simply redefining what "tradition" means to you, there’s power in choosing what supports your spirit. This season, give yourself permission to do the holidays your way. How We're Finding Flow CELEBRATING the winners of Melinda French Gates’ $250 million Action for Women’s Health initiative , which is funding bold, scalable ideas that put women’s health front and center. From reproductive rights to maternal care, these projects are breaking barriers and building a better future for women everywhere.   WELCOMING Tamsen Fadal into her new role as Midi Health’s first Chief Women’s Health Ambassador—a fitting next step for someone who’s spent years breaking the silence around menopause.  READING Simply More by Cynthia Erivo, a luminous reminder that being “too much” is often exactly what makes us extraordinary. Through honest reflections and empowering insights, Erivo invites us to stop shrinking and start stepping into the fullest version of ourselves—one brave, imperfect moment at a time.  NOTING a potentially game-changing move as Novo Nordisk lowers out-of-pocket prices for Wegovy and Ozempic to $349/month. While insurance hurdles remain, the new pricing could expand access for women seeking support with midlife metabolic shifts and weight management. This email was sent to kashebeauty.trends@blogger.com by SHE Media. Please add email@email.shemedia.com to your address book to ensure delivery to your inbox. Visit the Preferences Center to update your profile and customize what email alerts and newsletters you receive. SHE Media is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2025 SHEMedia, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 475 5th Ave New York, New York, 10017 View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Your Privacy Rights | Ad Choices | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Update Profile