Karen Friend Smith

Midlife Wellness & Clean Living

Midlife isn’t a crisis – it’s a reset.

If your body or skin feels less forgiving lately, or ‘business as usual’ feels harder than it used to, you’re not imagining it.

Midlife changes how we respond to stress — emotional, environmental, and chemical.

What worked before doesn’t always work now. And that’s not failure. It’s information.

It May Be Menopause is a place to talk about those changes honestly — and to explore simple, supportive choices that help you feel better in your body and your home.

Start with the FREE GUIDE

As hormones shift, our bodies become less forgiving — and more honest.

That’s often when:

  • Tolerance drops
  • Products stop working
  • Skin reacts
  • Energy dips

This is where a more supportive approach matters.
And why I believe less is often better – especially in midlife.

Here you’ll find practical guidance around:

  • 🌿 Environmental health & reducing everyday toxin exposure
  • 🌿 Midlife skin & wellness (and why it suddenly feels different)
  • 🌿 Simple daily rituals that support long-term health
  • 🌿 Clean, trusted products I personally use and recommend

No fear-based messaging.
No perfectionism.
No complicated protocols.

The goal isn’t to fix what’s broken.
It’s to remove unnecessary load so your body can find its balance again.

Hi, I’m Karen.

I’m a certified holistic health coach with training in mind-body nutrition and environmental health. For more than a decade, I’ve helped women make sense of health information in ways that feel empowering, not overwhelming.

Today, my work centers on education, clean living, and wellness-informed lifestyle choices that support women through midlife and beyond.

I don’t believe in doing everything right.

I believe in doing what’s supportive, sustainable, and realistic.

MEET KAREN

Three pillars of midlife wellness

Most of us don’t realize how much stress, lifestyle, and environment have been working against our hormones until our bodies remind us it’s time to slow down, listen, and support what we truly need.

That’s why my approach weaves together three simple pillars:

MIND BODY NUTRITION

Midlife asks for a different relationship with food — one that supports hormones, digestion, and steady energy rather than restriction or perfection.

My approach focuses on mindful nourishment that works with your body’s changing needs, helping you feel more balanced, grounded, and resilient from the inside out.

HOLISTIC SKINCARE

Skin is often the first place midlife shows up — and one of the most approachable places to start making meaningful change.

I focus on clean, thoughtfully formulated skincare that supports the skin’s natural biology. When I recommend products, it’s because I trust the ingredients, use them myself, and believe in long-term skin health over quick fixes or complicated routines.

CLEAN LIVING

As hormones shift, our tolerance for everyday chemical and environmental stress often changes too.

My approach focuses on reducing unnecessary toxin exposure in your home and daily routines — creating a calmer, more supportive environment where your body can rest, restore, and do what it’s designed to do.

You don’t need a 10-step routine or a dozen supplements — just the right information, simple choices, and a more supportive environment.

Are you ready?

Midlife is an invitation to slow down, listen more closely, and choose differently — with more care and less pressure.

If you’re ready for clearer information, better tools, and a calmer approach to health, you’re in the right place.

Start with the FREE GUIDE

Because midlife isn’t a crisis — it’s a reset worth listening to.

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