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Summer has officially arrived, bringing longer days, later sunsets and, of course, the kind of heat that can sneak up on you fast.
As much as we love the season, rising temperatures can take a real toll—especially in midlife. Heat can interfere with sleep, put extra strain on the heart, worsen dehydration and make even familiar routines feel more draining than usual.
It’s a good reminder that listening to your body isn’t overreacting. A headache, dizziness, fatigue or racing heartbeat may be a signal to slow down, cool off and take care.
So as the days get hotter, we’re thinking less about powering through and more about staying attuned. Hydration, shade, rest and knowing your limits aren’t small things—they’re smart, protective choices. |
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Meet the OB-GYN Helping Women Navigate Midlife With Clarity and ConfidenceDr. Suzanne Gilberg has spent more than two decades helping women better understand their bodies and advocate for the care they deserve. A board-certified OB-GYN, menopause expert and integrative medicine specialist, Gilberg brings together evidence-based medicine, Ayurvedic wisdom and a deeply personalized approach to women’s health.
As the author of Menopause Bootcamp and a longtime advocate for women-centered care, Gilberg is focused on helping patients cut through confusion, feel more prepared for midlife and build a health plan that supports longevity, prevention and whole-body well-being. She recently shared with Flow Space what women should know about hormonal changes, self-advocacy and how to feel more in control of their health. |
You’ve spent years helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause. What’s one misconception about this transition that you find yourself correcting most often?That it’s just “normal aging” and something you have to white-knuckle your way through.
That idea—that women are supposed to grin and bear it—is wrong and misinformed. Thankfully, that’s starting to shift. There is a very deep toolkit available to us, and we can be tapping into it and pulling from many different tools to support women through this stage of life.
In recent years, conversations around menopause have finally entered the mainstream. What changes have you seen in how women advocate for themselves in the doctor’s office?
The fact that women are advocating for themselves in the doctor’s office is representative of the change.
Women are now understanding that hormone shifts can play a real role in how they’re feeling and how they’re experiencing their bodies. We still have such a long way to go, but when people come in and report on their lived experience, we have the opportunity to change what the last quarter of our lives can look like.
For women approaching midlife who want to feel prepared rather than blindsided by hormonal changes, what are a few proactive steps they can take now?Understand what your cycle is now, whatever age you are, and get clear on your family health history so you can better understand and reduce your risks.
The number one killer of women is heart disease, so getting the right labs at 35 may change how you feel and what your health looks like at 55.
How do you find flow, which is that state of being fully present and immersed, in your life?
I find flow when I can get into a rabbit hole—when I have the creative time and brain space to focus on the things I love and really get into them. |
A Cooler Way Through SummerSummer should feel expansive: longer days, lighter layers and more reasons to get outside. But when temperatures climb, comfort becomes more than a nice-to-have—especially for women navigating midlife body changes, sweat, disrupted sleep or sudden waves of heat.
That’s where small, thoughtful swaps can make a real difference. The right deodorant can help manage extra sweat and odor without irritating sensitive skin, while a breathable, moisture-wicking bra can make humid days, workouts and packed schedules feel a little less sticky.
And for moments when the heat hits fast, cooling products—from portable fans and facial mists to chilled inserts, towels, sheets and sleepwear—can offer relief at home, on the go or overnight.
Consider it your warm-weather toolkit: practical, portable and designed to help you move through the season feeling cooler, drier and more in control. |
FOLLOWING Operation Period-01, the first spaceflight mission dedicated to studying menstruation in microgravity. Slated for 2027, the research could help close long-overlooked gaps in reproductive health—on Earth and beyond.
ITCHING to read Take Your Back Back, Christine Goertz, PhD’s forthcoming whole-health guide to low-back pain. Out this October, it offers practical tools for understanding pain, advocating for care and exploring relief beyond medication or surgery.
REMINDING everyone that Father’s Day has a way of sneaking up fast. Cozy Earth has gift-ready favorites for dads who appreciate comfort. Plus Flow Space readers can use code SHEMEDIA15 for 15% off site-wide through June 21. APPLAUDING the introduction of the PKD Cures Act, the first federal bill focused on polycystic kidney disease, one of the most common life-threatening genetic conditions in the U.S. ADPKD, the most common form, can be especially complex for women, who often face more severe liver-related complications. |
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