07/14/2026
At 61, I just took another exam.
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Iām happy to say I passed the Microbiome Clinical Science Certification with Kiran Krishnan!
One of the things I love most about working in functional wellness is that the learning never stops. Science is constantly evolving, and I believe the women I work with deserve recommendations that reflect todayās scienceānot what we learned years ago. š
But earning another certification reminded me of something even more importantā¦
One of the best ways we can support healthy aging isnāt just by exercising our bodiesāitās by continuing to challenge our minds.
Learning a new skill.
Reading a book.
Taking a class.
Trying something outside your comfort zone.
Research suggests that lifelong learning helps build cognitive reserveāour brainās ability to adapt, solve problems, and remain resilient as we age.
For me, aging vibrantly isnāt JUST about nutrition, movement, and hormones.
Itās also about staying curious.
Because I never want to reach a point where I thinkā¦
āI already know enough.ā
Hereās to learning, growing, and embracing new challengesāat every stage of life. š©µ
š¬ Iād love to hear from you: Whatās something new youāve learned recently, or something youāve always wanted to learn?