Tired All the Time? 5 Reasons Women in Midlife Feel Exhausted You finally have a little more time for yourself. The kids are older… work may be slowing down… life should feel lighter. And yet—you’re tired.Not just “I need a nap” tired… but that deep, dragging,...
The Pause Wellness Blog
Articles, tips & resources from Martha to help you be your best self — for you and those around you.
Why Spilling Tahini Might Actually Help You Build Healthy Habits
Why Spilling Tahini Might Actually Help You Build Healthy Habits I have a confession: I’m a slob in the kitchen. Tahini, olive oil, peanut butter… somehow they always end up on my shirt or shorts. You’d think the solution would be simple: wear an apron. The funny...
Why I Finally Scheduled My First Colonoscopy
March is the perfect month to talk about understanding your body — not just how it feels, but what’s happening on the inside. In the PAUSE approach, “U” stands for Understanding: knowing your health through screenings, lab tests, and check-ins so you can catch...
Weight loss, Walking & Rethinking Cardio
February Reflections: Weight Loss, Walking, and Rethinking Cardio February is often when the motivation of January settles into something more realistic. It’s a good time to pause and ask not “Am I doing enough?” but “Is what I’m doing actually working...
Three Things I Won’t Tell My Clients
February can feel heavy. The excitement of January has worn off.Life is busy again.And many quietly wonder if they’re already “behind.” That’s exactly why I want to share something different this month. There’s a lot of loud health advice floating around right...
GLP-1s, Weight Loss, and the Habits That Actually Matter
Every January, weight loss conversations heat up — and this year, GLP-1 medications are front and center.They do work for weight loss, and for some people, medication is necessary and appropriate. I want to say that clearly. But here’s the part that often...
God With Us: Hope, Healing & Spiritual Wellness
A Season of Joy and Sorrow December is a month of celebration—but it can also be heavy. For many, the holidays are a reminder of someone missing at the table, or memories that bring both joy and sorrow. I know this personally. In 2020, my family lost my cousin...
Finding Connection Through My Golden Retriever Puppy, Grace
It’s been just over a month since we brought home our Golden Retriever puppy, Grace, and life has changed in ways I didn’t expect. She’s now potty trained, walking longer on the leash, but also testing boundaries—biting more, jumping on counters, and keeping us...
Finding Balance at Sea
At the end of August, Lee and I took an Alaskan cruise — a trip we’ll never forget. We expected chilly, gray days, but instead we were blessed with more sunshine than we ever imagined and comfortable temperatures that made exploring a joy. Cruises often get the...
Let Some Habits FALL Away This Season
If you’ve been following me on social media, you’ve probably seen my posts about how what we eat impacts our skin—and really, our whole body. Our cells are constantly regenerating, and they need real nourishment to thrive. But today, sugar and ultraprocessed foods are...










